A Study on Adopted Technology for Data Linkage between Information Systems in Port Logistics Field

A Case Study of Implementation of REST API with JSON

Abstract

REST API with JSON is expected to be applied to data linkage in the port logistics field in the future. We analyzed the current status of its application and discussed ways for its spread focusing on platform system (PF) such as Port Community System. Consequently, the following key points were identified: implementation of standards at the semantics level to message specifications; co-existence of API and EDI; and measures by PF-operators to reduce the burden on PF-users for the development of data linkage modules. Furthermore, we discussed the policy on API implementation for the port logistics’ PF operated by Japanese government.