Information pours into the port from a large number of sources internal and external and in a variety of forms such
as faxes, e-mails, paper forms and telephone calls. The information needs to be stored, accessed and processed
by staff in different locations, divisions, departments and even different companies.
Having known of the port environment that an automated computerized workflow and information processing
system is needed to efficiently and securely manage vessel traffic providing effective and timely information and
port services to all port users, TSB PLUS is the very solution offering an integrated information network for better
and efficient port information exchanges and processes with your partners in order to handle the
increasing volume of vessel traffic and expansion of port facilities.
PLUS (Port Logistics Unifying System) is a comprehensive, integrated and web-based port management information system that provides realtime on-line access to the full range of operational information of the vessel for internal and external users via the Internet and for e-customer services for ship owners, agencies, vessels, service companies and government bodies using web portal technology.
The objective of this Port Logistics Unifying System is to provide an integrated system with a structured framework and workflow to capture, process, notify and share information amongst all users at the appropriate level in order to manage a vessel’s journey through the port in an efficient and timely manner.
What Will You Benefit from PLUS?
Business Process Automation
The best practice vessel management system, PLUS, will maximize the capacity of port and vessel traffic by optimizing the use of all port resources and reducing paperwork and manual processes without delays in preparing, searching and dispatching documents.PLUS will help you to automate the port business processes reducing such delays and waiting times at each operational step such as pilotage, berthing, shifting, cargo operations and anchorage, through effective resource planning, scheduling and information sharing. Moreover, automatic alert and notification via e-mail, e-fax, SMS, etc to the responsible parties will enable you to take appropriate and timely actions that will result into accelerating the entire business processes.
One-Stop Service
The full cycle management of all port shares vessel information by integration of all port information sources and systems will enable you to provide one-stop service for all the port communities. This state of the art e-services via PLUS, including online requests, status tracking, workflow, electronic notifications and electronic data interchange will improve the quality of service and maximize satisfaction of your customers.
Security and Port Regulations Administration
PLUS will help you identify and quickly determine which vessels to be inspected with accumulated data of all inspection results as a decision support tool. Providing effective supports for port regulations will maximize port safety and security. Furthermore, you can ensure that the required inspections are performed before a vessel is approved to proceed to another stage in its journey via PLUS provided robust security at the user group level; at the system functional level and at the data level being commensurate with the user’s role and responsibility.
Logistical e-Government
Building a comprehensive information management system integrated to sea-air-inland logistics systems will support you to establish a world class electronic infrastructure to become a logistics data hub through all the port communities. PLUS will provide most effective support you to execute systematic policy through statistical analysis but also to make knowledge based decision by leveraging all those rich repository information.
Choosing PLUS is a fast and cost effective way for your port not only to deliver economical and efficient service to clients before, during and after the vessel’s port call but also to boost productivity of all your port related administration. You can realize immediate return of invest through operational efficiencies for all parties in the port community.
