UNCTAD Policy Brief No. 93, Emerging strategies for ports during the pandemic
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant impact on humankind and on global commerce. Ports and port communities have experienced major changes to normal operating environments.
The strategies used by ports to remain open and continue to facilitate sustainable economic development throughout the pandemic may provide useful lessons for policymakers, particularly in relation to the protocols and innovative measures that have been employed to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on the movement of imports and exports as well as ships’ crew and essential port workers.
Key points:
- Ports are essential facilitators of world trade
- Public health advice is crucial in mitigating the impact of pandemics
- Government policy and regulation is required to support port operations during pandemics
Specifications for an Electronic Quality Certification System for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
This document presents the eQuality Certification system processes and business requirements for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables covered by marketing standards.
This document provides a high level functional description of the main business processes to be managed by an electronic Conformity Certificate management system for Fresh Fruit and vegetables. This functional system specification can be used as a template for the technical development and implementation of such a system.
Ports in the Fight against COVID-19
Port Responsiveness in the fight against the “invisible” threat: COVID-19