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Keeping Loodswezen <\/mark>moving<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe key advantage of the Vessel Visit API for us is that manual data entry is eliminated. This saves time, increases transparency and results in a higher reliability of the data. After all, the chance of errors decreases<\/em>“ – Dennis Lenting, Functional Application manager – Loodswezen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Transforming pilotage operations: the impact of Vessel Visit API<\/mark><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Nederlands Loodswezen (The Dutch Pilots) has enhanced its operations by implementing Portbase’s Vessel Visit API, which streamlines the guidance of approximately 60,000 ships into the Port of Rotterdam each year. This tool provides real-time updates on vessel positions and estimated arrival times, improving pilotage planning and enabling Just-in-Time (JIT) arrivals. As a result, processes throughout the supply chain can be optimised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minimizing errors<\/mark> in documentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another notable benefit of the API is its automation of the billing process. It allows for the automatic inclusion of client reference numbers from ship agents in the Port Community System directly onto invoices of Nederlands Loodswezen . This eliminates manual data entry, streamlining operations and minimizing errors<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Streamlining <\/mark>information flows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Vessel Visit API provides port users with information about vessels entering the Dutch ports. It contains data from the agents, terminals, harbor masters, bunker operators and nautical service providers. This data includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Vessel identification details (IMO code, name)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Voyage information (previous and next ports)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Estimated and actual arrival times<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pilotage-specific data (pilot boarding place, pilot on board time)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Berth information and cargo handling details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    By consolidating this information into a single, accessible platform, the API eliminates the need for manual data entry and reduces the risk of errors, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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