Kale Logistics Solutions, in partnership with Primatel Communication Sdn Bhd,  has launched Brunei Darussalam's national Maritime Single Window system, the country's first digital platform for streamlined port operations.

The system went live following an announcement by the Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam (MPABD). 

Yang Mulia Captain (Ret.) Zil Husam bin Haji Abdul Rahman, chief executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam, called the launch of the Maritime Single Window a milestone in the Sultanate’s ongoing digital transformation agenda.

In his remarks,  Abdul Rahman said, "We are taking a major step forward in transforming the way ship clearance processes are conducted in Brunei Darussalam. The implementation of the Maritime Single Window, as mandated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) under the FAL Convention, allows for the electronic submission, processing, and approval of port clearance information – all through a single online platform."

Following the implementation of Phase 1, the upcoming Phase 2 of MPABD's Digital Transformation initiative will focus on the full digitalization and centralisation of all MPABD services. This includes vessel registration, licensing, maritime training, financial systems, and online payments.

Vineet Malhotra, director and co-founder of Kale Logistics Solutions, said the launch of Brunei's Maritime Single Window is a "major step" in Brunei’s maritime digital transformation.

"The system has been designed not only to ensure smoother port operations across Brunei but also to assist in enabling global competitiveness and increasing trade opportunities for the country," he added.

Brunei Darussalam has already seen a steady increase in the number of inbound and outbound ships at its ports, with the highest number of ship traffic to date recorded in 2024.

The MSW is designed to streamline and expedite the submission and approval of port clearance documentation.

Kale Logistics said it has developed the MSW to further digitalize Brunei's port systems, allowing the submission and processing of maritime trade data to occur electronically, thereby enabling faster decision-making for cargo release and port clearances.

The implementation of the MSW aligns with Brunei's national transformation agenda, building on the country's pre-existing digital infrastructure to serve as a central digital platform for shipping lines, port authorities, customs, and logistics stakeholders.

The launch was officiated by Yang Berhormat Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha, Brunei’s minister of transport and infocommunications and chairman of the Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam.