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Port Lineup

Project Overview

GAC (Gulf Agency Company) is a global shipping, logistics, and marine services leader. With a presence in over 50 countries, GAC provides integrated solutions that help businesses optimize their maritime and logistics operations. Sipod developed Port Line Up (PLU) for GAC to enhance their maritime logistics operations by delivering real-time insights and improving port scheduling efficiency.

PLU is a cutting-edge software application developed for the maritime logistics industry. It is designed to support key stakeholders, including:

  • Shipping Agencies
  • Bunker Fuel Traders
  • Freight Forwarders and Logistics Companies
  • Traders and Cargo Owners
  • Other stakeholders in the logistics chain


PLU provides crucial insights into scheduled and historical port calls at key locations, enabling data-driven decision-making for enhanced operational efficiency and cost savings.

Challenge

Shipping agencies and traders often encounter significant operational and financial hurdles, such as:

  • Inefficient Logistics Processes: Managing complex maritime operations is challenging due to vessel delays, unpredictable berthing schedules (ETB – Estimated Time of Berth), and unoptimized workflows.
  • Data Visibility Issues: A lack of real-time, accurate information regarding cargo types, volumes, and fuel requirements at ports of interest complicates decision-making and delays service execution.
  • Increased Operational Costs: These inefficiencies drive up expenses and reduce profitability, limiting the ability to offer timely and competitive services in a fast-moving industry.

Solution

PLU addresses these challenges by offering an advanced digital platform that extends beyond traditional Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) insights. Key features include:

  • ETB Predictions: Accurate forecasts of berth availability, including detailed information on terminals and specific berths where vessels will dock.
  • Real-time Data Aggregation: Integration of data from multiple sources, including terminal agents, ensuring up-to-date and precise port information.
  • Cargo and Fuel Predictions: Advanced analytics providing visibility into cargo types and fuel requirements for upcoming port calls.

Combining data from multiple sources, PLU equips stakeholders with actionable insights to enhance operational planning and efficiency.

Benefit

With these robust features, PLU transforms maritime logistics operations by delivering key advantages:

  • Reduced Operating Costs: Accurate ETB predictions enable better scheduling and optimized logistics, minimizing unnecessary expenses and reducing vessel idle time.
  • Increased Sales and Revenue: Improved forecasting enhances pricing strategies, allowing stakeholders to capture higher margins and refine service offerings.
  • Enhanced Operational Efficiency: With optimized scheduling, cargo handling, and fuel management, delays are minimized, and resource allocation is significantly improved.

PLU represents a major step forward in maritime logistics, empowering shipping agencies, traders, and logistics professionals with a powerful, data-driven solution for improving operational efficiency and profitability.