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.
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.
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:
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.
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?
How do I get access to this information/tool?
Exclusively available to PortLog customers.
What
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.
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
How do I get access to this information/tool?
All reports are available to PortLog customers.