ISPS
Category: Compliance
Also searched as: ISPS code
Definition (plain English)
The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code sets maritime security requirements for ships and port facilities.
Why it matters commercially
ISPS-related fees and security procedures can affect port access, documentation, and shipment cost.
Example
A port invoice included ISPS charges that were not in the original freight comparison.
Common mistake
Treating ISPS as a compliance acronym only and missing related port fees or security requirements.
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