APMT unveils port stay dashboard
APM Terminals has unveiled a new tool to help reduce port stays.
Already rolled out across four terminals – Onne and Apapa in Nigeria, Algeciras in Spain and Progresso in Mexico – APMT says its Shipping Line Dashboard provides round-the-clock transparency, removes human bias and makes guesswork a thing of the past.
“The delivery of the Shipping Line Dashboard marks an important step in our digital transformation and product development focused on shipping operators,” said Laura Bercan, responsible for Visibility Products at APM Terminals.
“We expect this product to evolve with our customers’ needs, and that will get us even closer to being the world’s best terminal operator.”
Reducing port stays is a key focus for APM Terminals along with ongoing investment in port equipment and improving efficiency. Now the company has turned its attention to shaving off precious minutes in port.
“Pre-rigging the safety net for the gangway saves around 10-15 minutes,” continued Bercan. “We’re able to reduce delays on tugs or pilots arriving on time through improved processes and prepare crane deployment even before the gangway is down.
“I could name many more examples, but the biggest wins are still to be had.”
The Shipping Line Dashboard provides shipping operators with real-time access to current vessel schedules and the operational status of a vessel at berth. This includes completed and outstanding moves, estimated times until completion and efficiency statistics for each crane working on the vessel.
The solution is built in accordance with the DCSA’s Interface Standard for Just-in-Time Port calls. This enables operational port-call data from the dashboard to be digitally shared with other industry parties, helping synchronise upstream vessel-port activities and improve efficiency.
AMPT plans to roll out the solution to seven more terminals by the end of the year.
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