JadeWeserPort: port operations using INPLAN Port Management 2.0 from vessel
notification to completely integrated billing
For all daily port operations JadeWeserPort has implemented the INPLAN Port
Management software. JWP thereby is running a central platform with single point of
access for all participants involved.
All participants (companies, authorities, port office) are handling their processes smoothly
and efficiently with the utilized INPLAN software in use. INPLAN’s software solutions are
implemented and running in more than 80 locations worldwide including Port of Beirut in
Lebanon, Port of Wilhelmshaven, JadeWeserPort in Germany and the BASF Group of
chemical companies’ industry
ports
in
Mannheim
and
Ludwigshafen, Germany. The
scope realized for JadeWeserPort
goes from specification of JWP
requirements, conception of the
software architecture, development of the solution using
standard software and specified
modules, individualized customizing, implementation, testing
and training of the users as well.
JWP-Portal and participants involved
Since june 2012, the JWP-Portal is running internet-based and comprises a wide range of
functionalities. For example online vessel notification / ship’s declaration, planning of
services, capturing of all relevant data, fully automated billing and a comprehensive
reporting system are components of the software. Throughout the development process,
JadeWeserPort focused on maximising the benefit for operating the whole range of supply
chain achieving smooth and efficient running workflows for all parties participating.
Therefore, INPLAN provides additional
and innovative modules to the standardized Port Management Software like the
module „visual port“. Visual port is
displaying real-time data in the
groundplan of the port facilities like
planning of bookings, occupancy and
billing of berth. Users are supported by
intuitive to use interfaces and processes.
Example: INPLAN Visual Port JWP (plan of berth)
For partners, the JWP-Portal offers the advantage having a single access point for all relevant
duties and obligations. All workflows can be handled efficiently, paperless and independent
of location and time. As an example, similar and automated to the online vessel notification,
the ship’s declaration according to European, local and Port Office regulations are
conducted. In addition, after approval by authorized user, data interchange to federal
statistics agency automatically proceeds.
No filling in the mandatory form for sea
transportation shall be done. Usual declaration of waste is contained in the new
system as well. The software system
provides the possibility to attach of
documents like pdf files or pictures, entry
of notices and free text as well as
mandatory upload of security documents.
Example: INPLAN Visual Port at Port of Beirut (Satellite)
INPLAN‘s Port Management software supports JadeWeserPort to consequently focus on
setting highest service standards to its customers. Integration of further functions increases
the comfort for JWP’s users: customers can directly order online further services like supply
of fresh water or UMTS connection.
JWP-Portal meets maximum requirements for data availability and data security. Online
registration is SSL certified and encrypted. Access to the software system depends on
registration and approval by authorised users only.
INPLAN’s primary resposibilities in executing the JWP port automation project were analysis,
verifying and adjustation of workflows and procedures, developing/customizing, testing and
implementation of the software and the training of users as key factor for customer focused
and easy-to-use software.
Based in Germany, INPLAN is a leading provider of software for port management and
maritime logistics. Since the company was founded in 1989 INPLAN developed standard
industry software, which can be customized by flexible use of various modules integrated in
the standard software. The development of INPLAN Software is characterized by innovation
and consequent customer service orientation. Due to INPLAN’s profound knowledge of the
maritime industry, processes, Software, IT-Systems and services, customers worldwide are
able to quickly adapt to industry dynamics, increase their productivity and effectively
manage their infrastructure.
The scope of INPLAN software projects can range from relatively simple core systems for ports acting
solely as an infrastructure provider to highly complex operations covering transhipment, warehousing and billing processes, etc. However, as the modules are discrete entities, projects can be
limited to cover specified business fields only while other processes are either not required or are
covered by other systems. In the latter case interfaces will facilitate the data exchange between the
INPLAN and 3rd party systems.