Koole Terminals has announced the successful implementation of a barge portal at its Koole Tankstorage Botlek (KTB) in Rotterdam. The portal was developed by the Process Excellence & Innovation team at Koole Terminals and integrated with KTB’s own IT systems, eliminating the need for manual data entry.
Documents are now exchanged automatically for digital signing and storage, and operational critical times are logged automatically. This integration marks a significant milestone for KTB, making it the first terminal worldwide to implement this advanced level of integration. The innovation will enable KTB to devote more attention to efficiently executing its primary process, said Bob Möhlmann, process excellence & innovation consultant. UAB-Online, founded in 2010, is a platform that optimises liquid bulk operations and supports safe, efficient, and sustainable inland and sea shipping worldwide.
The UAB-Online solution provides direct benefits in terms of efficiency and safety, and indirectly benefits the entire chain, while also guaranteeing compliance with national and international laws and regulations. Hans Bobeldijk, CEO of UAB-Online, said that through this integration, Koole has accomplished a significant milestone by integrating UAB-Online with its terminal management system. This has empowered Koole to elevate the just-in-time arrival experience for barges and seagoing vessels at its terminal location.
By facilitating real-time exchange of vital operational timestamps with key stakeholders such as surveyors and agents, Koole can achieve greater alignment in its planning and operations. Consequently, Koole benefits from reduced port stay, a streamlined and error-minimised process, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
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