Our latest update to the Fleet Management solution introduces a tool that empowers fleet operators to make smarter decisions regarding port arrivals.
How does it work?
By providing detailed insights into port congestion for specific vessel types, the tool enables operators to take actions such as instructing vessels to adjust their sailing speed or deviate to an interim port (charter party permitting) if an earlier berthing window is available or delays at the port are expected. This minimizes waiting time upon arrival, reduces bunker consumption, and lowers CO2 emissions.
How to use it
Click on the Fleet Management solution from the menu on the left side of the platform. This will open the Fleet Management Overview. Next to it, you’ll see the Congestion tab. Clicking on here’s what you’ll find:
Vessel-specific insights
Select a vessel from your fleet and the destination port will automatically populate based on the vessel's voyage details.
Port congestion data
View waiting times at anchorage and time in port for vessels of the same commercial size class at the selected port. Therefore gain clarity on port activity trends relevant to your operations.
Customizable port data for specific vessel types
Input a specific port to adjust the data and analyze congestion scenarios tailored for the selected vessel types. This flexibility allows you to simulate and plan for alternative ports.
Expected arrivals and and current port activity
Get visibility into upcoming arrivals of vessels of the same commercial size class, the number of vessels currently at the port, and their navigational statuses to better understand the operational landscape.
Use case example
Imagine a container ship heading to a busy port. Using this feature, you notice significant congestion. Instead of accelerating, you adjust the speed to arrive when the port is less crowded, reducing waiting time and saving fuel.
Note:
Port congestion data is not vessel-specific but based on vessel commercial size class.