Source: APM Terminals A Port Automation and Digitisation (PAD) project at the Free Port of Monrovia is set to significantly improve customers supply chain efficiency and ease of doing business through paperless customs clearance processes and more efficient terminal operations. Over the past year the terminal already made significant inroads into digitisation, including online invoicing, issuing digital receipts based on data from real-time bank deposits, and online issue resolution. After extensive consultations and engagements with stakeholders, the project, run jointly by the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and APM Terminals Liberia will reaffirm the Free Port of Monrovia’s position as the gateway to the economy of Liberia and the Mano River Union. At a ceremony to acknowledge the launch of the project, the Minister of Finance & Development Planning, Honourable Samuel Tweah, keynote speaker, commended APM Terminals Liberia and partners for this historic and transformative initiative. Economic Benefits “Digitizing the Port comes with numerous benefits to the economy in terms of ease of doing business,” said Hon. Tweah. “This development has the full endorsement and support of His Excellency President George Weah, whose policies has been focused on strengthening our economy to boost trade and business and create opportunities for all.