PortXchange

Each ship’s visit to a port (port call) requires numerous parties to carry out various coordinated activities at the right time. With PortXchange, shipping companies, agents, terminals and other service providers can plan, execute and monitor all activities during a port call based on standardised data exchange. This leads to a rapid and efficient handling of port calls. A pilot revealed that PortXchange reduces waiting times for ships by up to 20%. PortXchange can be fully adapted for the specific needs of your port.

PortXchange: Port Call Optimisation

Take a look at how PortXchange works in Rotterdam

How does PortXchange work?

PortXchange provides shipping companies, agents, terminals and other service providers with a shared platform that they can use to exchange information about their port calls. Users can use the PortXchange dashboard or they can use their own data directly in their own systems by means of API links.
As soon as ETA is known, the vessel is assigned its own timeline in PortXchange. The timeline displays all events during the port call: from the vessel’s arrival and stay in the port to its departure from the port.

PortXchange combines public data, data retrieved directly from participating companies and forecasts from artificial intelligence applications to generate highly accurate information about a port call. PortXchange does not share any information about the cargo.
Users can easily filter the available data on their own dashboards and zoom in on the timeline of an individual port call. They can use this information to efficiently access and plan the activities related to a port call.

The progress and status of the events is continuously updated on the dashboard. Users can monitor events and make adjustments where necessary. If they wish, users can receive alerts if there are status changes, delays or planning conflicts.
PortXchange uses the port information standards adopted by the Port Call Optimisation Taskforce.

PortXchange supports Just in Time sailing

Maritime shipping emits around 1 billion tonnes of CO2 each year. Just in Time sailing will significantly reduce this. Eliminating unnecessary early arrivals at the port would enable ships to sail slower and consume less fuel. Also it reduces the anchor time near the ports which has a big impact on the emissions of carbon dioxide. PortXchange can monitor the optimal sailing speed of a vessel before arrival and gives an alert when the vessel is going to reach the pilot boarding place early. Shipping lines can now find a new view in PortXchange that displays the actual speed the ship sailed, what the ideal speed would have been and the potential reduction of fuel and CO2.

The benefits of PortXchange

Shipping companies: shorter port call turnaround times, better predictability, lower bunker and charter costs, lower CO2 emissions during each port call.
Terminals: better predictability, better terminal occupancy and shorter waiting times.
Agencies: more time for services to clients thanks to clear and streamlined communication and fewer unnecessary telephone calls to ask for updates.
Logistical and maritime service providers: improved service thanks to better predictability and a quicker grasp of the current situation.
Port Authority: increased predictability and cargo volume and reduced CO2 emissions.