February 2010 - Newsletter

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See what is possible on Thursday February 25th 2010, Davenport Hotel, Merrion Sq., Dublin.

Since April 2008 the Irish International Freight Association has been involved in studying the prospects in Ireland for a Cargo Community System that would enable both private and public freight professionals in the logistics community to manage all import and export processes of goods.

Having had in depth discussions with Customs and with Dublin Port and Docks IIFA now wishes to inform as broad an audience as possible on the subject.

Everyone interested in the most efficient and up-to-date communications methods employed in port and airport logistics are invited to a presentation by Marseille Gyptis International on Thursday February 25th in the Davenport Hotel, Merrion Square, Dublin of their Cargo Community System which is entitled AP+.

AP+ is the most up to date Cargo Community System.

It provides a link between all private and public professionals from a logistics community to manage all import and export processes of goods.

The system optimises, organises, pilots and secures all supply chain processes of a cargo community so as to better manage and monitor the movement of all type of goods.

This would include air cargo as well as all surface cargo.

It is a system for operators within the community and through which everyone can add their information to the system according to their role in the supply chain. The information is shared so that everyone can track and trace the movement of the goods in real time along with viewing the physical, administrative and customs status of the goods.

AP+ enables track and trace in real time of the flow of goods, whether physical, administrative or Customs-related. The information is integrated and shared by the operators in the community and this brings with it efficiencies in operations and vastly reduced communication and documentation costs.
AP+ can be connected to partners' private systems and it incorporates new security and safety requirements.

Marseille Gyptis International - the company

MGI was created in 1985 through the initiative of port professional associations from the port of Marseille-Fos with the aim of creating a unified IT system.

The first Cargo Community System created was set up in 1989.
Today, more than 20 years experience in the deployment of complex information systems for the logistics and freight transport industries, and activities in France and abroad, have enabled MGI to emerge as a key player in the field of international trade.

The design, production and operation of the "AP+" has enabled MGI to acquire a complete strategic overview of the situation coupled with field experience to meet the needs of all logistics communities.

The communities involved include those of ports, airports or multimodal hubs.

The presentation of AP+ under the auspices of the Irish International Freight Association will take place at the Davenport Hotel on Thursday 25th of February.

Registration will be from 8.30 am to 9am. The event is planned to finish around 11am.

Interested persons are requested to register beforehand by email to iifa@eircom.net as space is limited (Reference MGI/AP+)