BERTH ALIGNMENT PLATFORM FOR TERMINALS AND CARRIERS

Portchain Connect

Streamline your berth alignment process through Portchain’s digital handshake

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Why digitalize your berth alignment process?

Achieve Just-In-Time operations

Increase berth on arrival, improve vessel speed management, and reduce bunker and emissions by 6-14%. Leverage the power of real-time accurate data sharing to unlock operational savings.

One connection to the terminal-carrier network

Get access to all terminals and carriers on Portchain’s Network through a single interface or API with standardized data.

Accurate data for reliable planning

Connect to the most accurate source of vessel call and terminal berthing data and take your planning reliability to the next level.

Stop chasing - save countless hours from fewer phone calls and emails

Spend your time where it matters and make data-driven decisions based on a common source of truth between terminal and carrier.

Benefits

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Get notified whenever something changes

Stay up-to-date with personalized email notifications ensuring you are always on top with the latest changes.

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Replace your emails and spreadsheets

Reduce the limitations of spreadsheets and access real-time data of all your vessels in one place.

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Rely on accurate vessel call data

We handle all system integrations, whether through APIs or parsing EDI files, providing you with timely and accurate data updates directly from your partners.

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Streamline all communication around a port call in one single channel

Keep your communications and the port call information in one easy retrievable place.

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Increase berth alignment

Use the alignment indicators to easily identify when action is needed to re-align with your partners. Create digital agreements with a traceable audit log of changes.

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Access your berth plan on the go

Stay connected even when away from your desk with our Mobile view, providing convenient access to port-call information while on the go.

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Portchain Connect streamlines and centralizes vessel berth call data all in one place.

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Features

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Alignment indicators for port calls

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Tracker View

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Embedded AIS tracking of vessels

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TOS and Carrier system integration

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Port-call change log and notifications

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Structured Communication

Reference case

hapag lloyd

Hapag-Lloyd is the 5th largest container shipping company in the world. And one of the leading operators in the Transatlantic, Middle East, Latin America and Intra-America trades.

“Portchain's cloud-based solution provides powerful insights into the robustness of schedules and allows us to quickly make changes in real-time. We look forward to creating additional value from this partnership for our customers.”

Volume Transported

12M TEU

per year
Total fleet capacity

2.1M TEU

Fleet

280 vessels

ocean network express

Providing a wide service coverage with the 6th largest fleet in the world. Ocean Network Express was established on July 7, 2017 by the integration of 'K' Line, MOL and NYK.

“Our partnership with Portchain marks a promising step forward in our commitment to operational excellence and sustainable shipping. By leveraging Portchain Connect, we look forward to delivering quality information to our customers, optimizing our vessel scheduling, enhancing collaboration with terminals, and delivering superior service to our clients.”

Capt. Masaharu Urabe

Global Vessel Operations at Ocean Network Express
Volume transported

12M TEU

per year
Total fleet capacity

1.8M TEU

Fleet

232 vessels

Port houston

United States' largest port for waterborne tonnage, including the area’s largest breakbulk facility and two of the most efficient container terminals in the country.

“Port Houston has a strategic objective to enhance efficiency and resilience through innovative technology. We are excited to improve our berth alignment and collaboration with our customers. The automated data exchange and digital collaboration saves time and effort and improves the berth scheduling process.”

Mike Shaffner

Director Operations Planning and Technology, Port Houston
Total capacity

3.5M TEU

per year
Total quay length

1,829m

Number of cranes

27 STS

eurogate wilshemshaven

EUROGATE Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven is Germany’s only deep-water container terminal.

“Our collaboration with Portchain is underpinned by a shared commitment to excellence, as we work together to harness the power of data collaboration.”

Pierre Cordes

Planning Manager at EUROGATE Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven.
Total capacity

2.7M TEU

per year
Total quay length

1,725m

Number of cranes

8 STS

evyapport

One of the most important Container Terminals of Eastern Marmara and Turkey’s leading Tank Terminal in Vegetable Oil Storage.

“EVYAPPORT is the first Turkish container terminal to join the Portchain Connect Network. We hope that our newest collaboration with Portchain, which we deeply embrace, is inspiring for all Turkish ports.”

H. Kayhan Alipaşaoğlu

Evyapport Container Terminal Manager
Total capacity

855k TEU

per year
Total Quay Length

1,171m

Number of cranes

4

kumport terminal istanbul

Kumport Terminal Istanbul is the third-largest container terminal in Turkey and an important nexus between the Black and Mediterranean seas.

"Being part of Portchain Connect has transformed our approach to berth planning, automating data exchange, and enhancing collaboration."

İlyas Gürsoy

Deputy Planning Manager, Kumport Terminal Istanbul
Total capacity

1.7M TEU

per year
Total quay length

2,174m

Number of cranes

24 STS

Frequently Asked Questions

Portchain Connect provides a shared platform where terminals and carriers exchange schedule data consistently. It simplifies communication, reduces misunderstandings, and allows users to share configurable views, such as read-only access, so all stakeholders work from the same data.

A digital handshake is a non-binding agreement between planning teams on a vessel’s ETA and ETD. Once agreed upon, both scheduling systems display the same times, giving carriers and terminals a shared view. This alignment reduces manual communication, minimizes errors, and improves berth utilization. For vessels, it also enables speed adjustments during the voyage, reducing waiting time and fuel consumption.

By aligning schedules and reducing waiting or idle time, Portchain Connect enables vessels to optimize speed throughout the voyage. This lowers fuel consumption, reduces costs, and cuts CO₂ emissions.

Portchain Connect is primarily used by carriers and terminals to align schedules and improve berth planning. Secondary stakeholders such as agents, port authorities, and multimodal partners can also be invited with read-only access, giving them live, real-time data without exchanging spreadsheets, emails, or PDFs.

Portchain Connect provides a controlled digital environment that is more secure than sharing information through spreadsheets, emails, or PDFs. Data is exchanged directly with the right stakeholders, reducing the risk of leaks and version errors. Portchain complies with European Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), ensuring information is handled to the highest legal standards.

Most terminals go live within weeks, with Portchain handling integrations to minimize setup effort.

 

You can request a demo or contact us anytime.

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