Periodic reviews of a port’s IT systems are imperative. The container cargo volume currently being handled is already well above the capacity of the CTMS. Although a prolonged operational standstill has not occurred, the risk of a system breakdown will grow as increased usage strains CTMS capacity. The rapidly changing nature of the IT environment requires that the IT infrastructure (e.g., operating systems, core data processing applications, network, and telecommunications technologies) have enough flexibility in terms of their compatibility, connectivity, and modularity to reflect advances in technology. The possible lifespan of a given system in a ports project needs to be assessed regularly and, if necessary, the system should be upgraded. Such a review could identify whether a particular piece of IT infrastructure is likely to become obsolescent, and the need for future hardware and software upgrades or replacements. Regular reviews and replacements would be preferable to waiting for an IT system to reach full or overcapacity.
Chittagong Port Trade Facilitation Project