{
  "id": 7757570,
  "title": "Black Sea and Caspian Sea littoral States advance Maritime Single Window implementation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/black-sea-and-caspian-sea-littoral-states-advance-maritime-single",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-16T10:00:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/black-sea-and-caspian-sea-littoral-states-advance-maritime-single-window-implementation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A regional workshop held in Batumi, Georgia, from September 9-11 is uniting maritime, port, and customs authorities from Black Sea and Caspian Sea nations to discuss the implementation of Maritime Single Windows (MSWs). An MSW is a digital platform that facilitates information exchange between ships and public authorities when ships arrive at ports. As of 2024, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has mandated MSWs in ports for all Member States, aiming to simplify reporting procedures and streamline ship clearance processes.\n\nAttending the workshop are 19 participants, among them seven women, representing maritime administrations, port authorities, and customs agencies from Georgia, Romania, Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan. The attendees are exchanging national experiences, progress, and challenges in developing MSWs and Port Community Systems, allowing for a comparative analysis of approaches and identification of practical solutions adaptable to different national contexts.\n\nThe discussions at the gathering underscore the significance of collaboration between maritime, customs, and port authorities, as well as the necessity of harmonized digital maritime data exchange approaches. The workshop also delves into utilizing the IMO Compendium on Facilitation and Electronic Business to foster interoperability and data harmonization within digital systems.\n\nFurthermore, the event examines the broader advantages of implementing MSWs, such as expedited reporting, enhanced coordination between border agencies and port stakeholders, increased operational efficiency, and improved trade facilitation. By sharing lessons learned and practical solutions, the workshop is bolstering regional cooperation and institutional capacity to support digitalization within the littoral States of the Black Sea and Caspian Sea. The activity is being carried out through IMO’s Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme in collaboration with the Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia.",
  "summary": "A regional workshop in Batumi, Georgia (9-11 September) is bringing together maritime, port and customs authorities from countries bordering the Black Sea and Caspian Sea to exchange experience and identify practical steps for implementing Maritime Single Windows (MSWs). A Maritime Single Window is a centralized digital platform for exchanging information between ships and public authorities ...",
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}