Chane has announced the launch of its Connected Port Initiative, a comprehensive project designed to improve delivery reliability through smarter data integration and increased operational transparency. The initiative represents a strategic collaboration between Chane and its long-term technology partners UAB-online and Systems Navigator, the provider of the Dropboard planning and scheduling software.
Led by Chane’s customer service manager Lissy Helbers and operational excellence specialist Bob Möhlmann, the Connected Port Initiative aims to ensure that all stakeholders in the supply chain have access to clear, accurate and timely information.
“We want to make sure we deliver as reliably as possible on what we promise. To do that, everyone in the chain needs clear, accurate, and timely information,” said Möhlmann.
Advanced Data Integration
The project integrates multiple systems to enable seamless data flow across platforms, eliminating the need for duplicate data entry. Advanced applications will analyse past performance to help predict and manage future operations, providing tools that support operational decision-making.
A new shared portal will provide customers and third parties, including load surveyors, with enhanced real-time insight into vessel schedules and operations. “This improves transparency but also enables the whole supply chain to plan better and reduce delays,” said Helbers.
Strategic Partnership Approach
The Connected Port Initiative brings together UAB-Online, which facilitates remote data exchange with vessels before arrival to reduce waiting times, and Systems Navigator’s Dropboard platform, which coordinates vessel arrivals, berth allocations and resource usage in real time.
“It is about working closely with trusted partners to create solutions that add value for stakeholders across the chain,” noted Möhlmann. “Having one shared portal rather than multiple separate systems is a true step forward for all stakeholders.”
Visual Storytelling
To showcase the initiative, Chane has produced a short film that illustrates how the Connected Port Initiative operates in practice. The film takes viewers through the port of Rotterdam, using dynamic drone footage, on-site shots and animated graphics to demonstrate how data is exchanged at every step of the process.
“It is fast-paced, inspiring, and it shows exactly how information flows through our operation,” Möhlmann said.
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