Port Autonome de Dakar: Exchange and sharing workshop on the platform of the Single Window for the electronic collection of goods

On Wednesday 11 September 2024, the Port Autonome de Dakar (PAD) organised a workshop to discuss and share information on the ORBUS INFINITY dematerialised single window platform for the collection of goods. The event, chaired by Mr Waly Diouf Bodiang, Managing Director of PAD, was attended by several port authorities and strategic partners.

The aim of the workshop was to ensure ownership of the project by PAD staff, to communicate the benefits and added value offered by the platform, to gather the specific needs of operational staff, and to formulate relevant recommendations for improving the tool in order to guarantee its optimal use.

Operational since February 2024, the Single Window Platform integrates the information systems of the PAD and other port stakeholders, thereby facilitating the clearance process. To date, the major shipping lines are processing the admissibility and issuance of BADs through the platform, and over seven hundred (700) customs agent profiles have been created and are active.

During the workshop, the Authorities present emphasised the importance of this Community project, which will improve the speed of operations and reduce the time and costs involved in the passage of goods, while ensuring transparency and operational efficiency. Constructive discussions helped to identify additional needs in terms of access, analysis and data exchange.

By bringing together authorities from the PAD, customs and players in the logistics chain, this workshop demonstrates the PAD’s commitment to strengthening its competitiveness. Thanks to this collaboration, the Port Autonome de Dakar is positioning itself as a model of performance, optimising its logistics operations to better meet the expectations of its customers.