3 tháng 12, 2011

AIS: PortVision introduces software package

PortVision has introduced its SmartOps Fleet Management System, which builds on the company’s AIS-based vessel-tracking system to offer an enterprise resource management system


One feature of the new system is the PortVision Activity Logger (PAL), which is installed in the wheelhouse of each ship.
Customers can use the SmartOps touch-screen display or implement the PAL on an existing PC to record events and delays while capturing all necessary information required for invoicing and reporting.
All PAL data is shared with the fleet operator’s traffic department to ensure that users are provided with accurate information. The PAL also supports two-way text messaging to-and-from each vessel.
An invoicing module is included, which supports rules dictating how freight time, demurrage and pass-through services are billed to the customer. Users can incorporate industry-standard demurrage, maintenance and delay criteria into each invoice, along with Waterway taxes and other pass-through expenses.
Additionally, users can modify invoices to meet customer-specific requirements, as needed.
All communications between the wheelhouse and shore-side teams are handled using the PortVision TriMode system, which combines AIS, cellular and satellite communications with least cost routing.
“SmartOps enables fleet owners and operators to increase revenue, reduce costs and create tighter and more efficient customer relationships,” said Dean Rosenberg, PortVision chief executive officer.
“It is the only system tailored to the specific business processes of liquid cargo marine transportation, and incorporates valuable best practices for improving productivity and efficiency while eliminating paper, reducing errors and minimising labour.”
“Perhaps most importantly, SmartOps enables unit tow fleet operators to collaborate with their customers not only on traffic updates and other real-time logistics, but also on complex invoicing and regulatory reporting so they can speed approvals while minimising discrepancies and distractions associated with billing and compliance requirements.”
The system is available now including fleet operations management, with personnel and work management modules to follow in 2012.

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