UAB-Online, a cloud-based platform facilitating digital collaboration in dry and liquid bulk logistics, and Dropboard, a planning and scheduling platform developed by Systems Navigator, are strengthening their integration. This enhanced collaboration is designed to help terminals seamlessly connect their berth planning processes with daily port call coordination activities. Many terminals currently rely on manual methods such as spreadsheets, whiteboards, or disparate planning tools, which can lead to inefficiencies and communication gaps.
For freight forwarders and operations managers, this development signifies a potential improvement in port call predictability and efficiency, especially for bulk cargo movements. Better integrated berth planning can reduce vessel waiting times, optimize port turnaround, and provide more accurate scheduling information. This could lead to more reliable transit times and potentially lower demurrage costs for bulk shipments, enabling forwarders to better manage their supply chains and client expectations.
