The Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism (MTTI), in collaboration with key stakeholders in the trade sector, is pleased to announce the official launch of the Trinidad and Tobago Port Community System (PCS), a digital platform designed to modernise and streamline trade and logistics operations.
The PCS connects the information systems of government agencies, port authorities, terminal operators, shipping agents, freight forwarders, and logistics providers within a single ecosystem. By standardising processes and documentation, the platform improves transparency, reduces processing times, and enhances coordination across the port and logistics community.
The system is being introduced in phases:
- March 23, 2026: Administration and Voyage Services go live, allowing registered shipping agents to create vessel records and manage vessel profiles.
- March 31, 2026: Maritime and Invoice Services launch, supporting the electronic submission and processing of vessel arrival and departure declarations, including IMO FAL forms (International Maritime Organization Facilitation forms).
Future phases will expand PCS to cover cargo processes, including manifest management, cargo handling, release, and delivery across both sea and air operations. These enhancements are being implemented in collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Customs and Excise Division, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, and port operators.
The PCS represents a major step forward in improving trade facilitation and ease of doing business in Trinidad and Tobago, creating a more connected, efficient, and transparent logistics environment for the logistics and wider business community.
For further information about the Port Community System and its features, please visit www.portlink.gov.tt .