Single Window Systems
In the OIC Member States
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 2008: Preparatory work including feasibility study
 2010: Creation of operator PortNet, and launch of development of platform
 2011: Launch of SW operations in Port of Casablanca – Phase 1 which consists of 4
services modules focusing on the shipping documents and manifest management, and
tallying
 2012: Extension to other ports (9 in total)
 2013-2015: Launch of SW operations – Phase 2 focusing on goods related import and
export documents from 10 Government agencies
 2016: Launch of the development of the second generation of the SW which is expected
to become operational in 2017.
The main objectives of the second generation include:
 Paperless filing with non-customs government departments and agencies such as
Ministry of Commerce Extérieur (MCE);
 Integration of additional procedures;
 Coordinated management of joint physical inspections of containers at the port of
Casablanca between customs and other non-customs control agencies such as MCE and
Office National de Sécurité Sanitaire des produits Alimentaires (ONSSA), and terminal
handlers;
 Implementation of an electronic circuit via EDI for the exchange of test results and the
digitisation of the market access certificates.
4.3.2. Single Window Scope and Scale
The PortNet Single Window is an electronic platform for the exchange of data between shipping
agencies, shipping companies, the national Port Authority, Airport port operators, freight
forwarders, commercial banks, insurance companies, government departments including
Customs, and control agencies at the national level – se below.