FAL

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FAL is the abbreviation for the Facilitation Committee, a body within the International Maritime Organization that works to simplify and harmonize maritime trade and transport procedures.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Facilitation Committee of the International Maritime Organization
abbreviationFor Facilitation Committee
aimsTo enhance the flow of maritime trade
promote digitalization of maritime procedures
reduce delays in ports
alsoKnownAs IMO Facilitation Committee
cooperatesWith national maritime administrations
port authorities
shipping industry organizations
develops IMO instruments on facilitation of international maritime traffic
guidelines on maritime trade facilitation
standards for ship and port clearance procedures
field international shipping
maritime trade
maritime transport
focus administrative and procedural aspects of maritime transport
harmonization of documentation requirements for ships
simplification of formalities in ports
governingBody International Maritime Organization
hasFullName Facilitation Committee
jurisdiction international
language English
meetsAt IMO Headquarters, London
oversees Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic
parentOrganization International Maritime Organization
partOf International Maritime Organization
purpose to facilitate maritime traffic
to harmonize maritime transport procedures
to improve the efficiency of maritime transport
to reduce administrative burdens in international shipping
to simplify maritime trade procedures
scope global maritime transport
sector United Nations specialized agency system
shortName FAL Committee
subjectOf IMO resolutions on facilitation
type intergovernmental body
technical committee
usesAbbreviation FAL
worksOn electronic exchange of information in maritime transport
facilitation of international maritime traffic
standardization of documents used in maritime transport


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