Our Electronic Trade Facilitation Gateway integrates across external maritime functions seamlessly
Electronic Trade Facilitation Gateway (TradeGateway)
When vessels call at ports they are required to submit vessel and cargo declarations to port authorities. Since these documents share a large number of common data elements, Portrade's TradeGateway application has identified the electronic systems and processes that satisfied both harmonised vessel and cargo data requirements.
TradeGateway have capitalizes opportunities to re-engineer and streamline business processes in conjunction with the implementation of a web-based application, conveniently accessible through the Internet. With the access to a centralized electronic centre for the maritime industry, the port communities can be integrated to embrace a cross-section of other service oriented businesses such as banking, insurance, shipping, hauliers etc.
Benefits
Quicker processing of cargo information by ports resulting in quicker vessel turn-around, reduction of paper-work and clearance, thus making ports more efficient
Cost savings gained through the reduction of errors, timeliness of reports and port staff can be redirected to other services that increase value
Ports, importers and exporters will accrue benefits through greater presentment and e-bill clearance
For shipping companies, consistency of approach with ports and other agencies will result in improved vessel movements and more competitive freight rates
Streamlining processes by introducing
e-documents which create a paper-less environment
