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PortLog’s 5 unique layers of data

PortLog is a unique resource for commercial shipping organisations looking for better data to base fixture decisions on – at terminal level.

Built on layers of unique data and IP, it combines Statement-of-Facts (SOF) data and DA-Desk data with cleansed AIS and weather data.

Here are 5 features and services which are available, online, on the PortLog platform for our customers to benefit from.

1.Time in port – predicting delays, risk and opportunities

What

Look-up estimates for port time and turnaround time analysis, for any specific combination of vessel size, commodity, and port activity

Crucially, using these search criteria PortLog will predict the most likely terminal and apply the most relevant scenario for the total port call, split into the three main stages of waiting time, cargo operations and departure.

Our popular ‘Vessels at terminal’ feature allows you to view current and past waiting times, and the ‘rain multiplier’ estimates the expected impact of any time lost due to rain stoppages.

Where does PortLog get the data?

From all the SoFs processed from each of our customer’s port calls through our platform. The SOF data is cleansed, standardised, transcribed and digitised and used to created anonymized benchmarks for each port event.

Using AIS data and berth level mapping of ports and terminals to create digital mini-SOFs for each port call.

 

How do I get access to this information/tool?

The easy-to-use online query tool is available on the PortLog platform, exclusively available to PortLog customers.

2.Port costs estimates – predicting costs, understanding drivers

What

For a specific port call (for a combination of port, vessel type, commodity, activity) get port cost estimates based on real, historic data.

See both:

  • All your previous DAs for the port call filters you have input; and
  • Anonymized benchmarks from DA-Desk’s wealth of data.

98% of PortLog’s users’ searches return results, and the data is added to the platform multiple times a day. In the rare scenario where you don’t get the data you need, our online chat team are ready to help and can provide a quick cost estimate.

PortLog also provides information on industry-wide discount opportunities and cost risk factors.

 

Where does PortLog get the data?

From DA’s of hundreds of thousands of port calls that have been processed via our platform.

 

How do I get access to this information/tool?

The easy-to-use online search is available on the PortLog platform, exclusively available to PortLog customers.

3.Restrictions and other port data

What

Data at port and terminal level about restrictions, weather, holidays, working hours, and various other key port factors.

Data is refreshed several times per day and ‘on demand’ updates can be triggered.

Where does PortLog get the data?

  • Direct from agents via our PortPages platform, you can see which agent provided the data and when
  • SOFs and AIS
  • And a multitude of different data sources – contact us to find out more

How do I get access to this information/tool?

Exclusively available to PortLog customers.

4.Marcura Observations + Serviced Learning Loop

What

  • 1,500 decision-relevant Marcura Observations (and growing by the day)
  • Fully accessible with the platform, integrated into the workflow

 

Topics include:

-Weather risks (swell, fog, seasonal differences…)

-Port Costs (saving opportunities, cost driver information)

-Navigation (tide and daylight restrictions)

-Cargo operations (local regulations and practices)

-Towage information (tugs billing structure and escort tug requirements)

PortLog also provides the possibility to manage your own port-related knowledge library of insights, accessibly only to your company.

Where does PortLog get the data?

PortLog’s specialist team combines patterns and trends from SOF and DA data with their shipping experience and transforms this into tacit knowledge and useable information

Data inputs include all the port call data we have access to on our platforms, including DA-Desk, tariffs, external sources, PortPages and agents

How do I get access to this information/tool?

Observations are seamlessly integrated into the PortLog platform.

5.PortInsider reports

What

Detailed analytical reports written by our Marcura Analytics team.

Where does PortLog get the data?

By analysis of the 100k+ SoF and DA’s that have run through our platforms.

Examples

  • Turn time by port: Where is 12 hours not enough?
  • Swell delays and patterns
  • Wind exposure
  • Humidity delays

How do I get access to this information/tool?

All reports are available to PortLog customers.

 

 

 

 

 

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PortLog is a business unit under The Marcura Group and an affiliate of DA-Desk, the world’s largest independent port cost management company. With the customer's time-in-port value at the center of our business, we deliver highly focused maritime services that improve efficiency, increase transparency and facilitate trade.

PortLog is developed and managed by industry specialists with decades of accumulated knowledge and a true passion for delivering automated, digital solutions for the maritime industry.

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