PortVision Marine and Port Operations
Real-time vessel tracking, berth optimization, and predictive delay management.
// EXECUTIVE_SUMMARY
PortVision unifies vessel tracking, berth scheduling, gate operations, and weather monitoring into a single port operations cockpit. When a vessel is delayed, the system estimates downstream impacts across the port — berth conflicts, gate congestion, labour scheduling — and recommends resource reallocation before the ripple becomes a crisis.
TARGET_INDUSTRIES
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Vessel Arrivals
● ALONGSIDE
Berth Occupancy
Gate Queue
Weather Conditions
⚠ Wind approaching crane threshold (35 kts)
Late Vessel — Downstream Impact Analysis
MV PACIFIC STAR +3.5HBerth 3 conflict with MV Nordic Spirit
Divert to Berth 5 — minimal schedule impact
Gate queue +22 trucks (10:00–12:00)
Open Lane 3 proactively — labour available
Crane 2 reassignment needed
Move from Berth 5 to Berth 3 to recover schedule
Labour shift extension +2 hrs
3 operators available for overtime
Automated Stakeholder Notifications
Vessel alongside Berth 3. Discharge operations commenced.
Crane 2 reassigned to Berth 3. Labour shift extended 2 hrs.
MV Pacific Star arrived. Revised manifest sent.
Gate volume projected +35% (10:00–12:00). Lane 3 opening.
// PROBLEM & SOLUTION
Problem Statement
Ports operate as a chain of interconnected systems — vessel arrivals, berth assignments, crane operations, gate throughput, labour scheduling — but most ports manage these in siloed spreadsheets and legacy systems. When one link delays, the downstream impact ripples through the entire port, and by the time someone notices, it is already a problem.
Current Workflow
Spreadsheet Scheduling
Berth assignments managed in spreadsheets updated daily. No real-time view of berth occupancy or conflicts.
Manual Gate Management
Gate queue length is estimated visually. Truckers wait without information. No dynamic gate opening based on queue.
Reactive Delay Communication
When vessels are delayed, stakeholders are notified manually via phone/email. Downstream impacts not calculated.
Weather as Afterthought
Weather conditions checked manually. No integration with operational decisions or automatic alerts for marginal conditions.
No Predictive Planning
Resource allocation is based on yesterday's plan. No predictive modelling of what will happen when things change.
Proposed OddLabs Solution
Real-Time Vessel Tracking
AIS-based vessel tracking with ETA calculations, arrival sequencing, and berth assignment suggestions.
Berth Optimization
Visual berth occupancy with conflict detection. AI suggests optimal assignments based on vessel type, cargo, and crane availability.
Gate Queue Management
Real-time gate queue monitoring with dynamic lane opening recommendations based on truck volume and wait times.
Downstream Delay Estimation
When a vessel is delayed, the system calculates impacts: berth conflicts, crane rescheduling, gate congestion, labour overtime.
Stakeholder Auto-Notification
Automatic notifications to shipping lines, truckers, customs, and terminal operators when schedules change.
Resource Reallocation Recommendations
AI suggests where to reallocate cranes, labour, and gate capacity to minimize disruption.
// KEY_METRICS
Berth Utilization
Target: >75%
Avg Gate Wait
Target: <20 min
Vessel Turnaround
From arrival to departure
On-Time Berthing
Within 30 min of ETA
Activity Timeline
MV Pacific Star ETA delayed from 06:00 to 09:30 — engine reduction due to weather
Berth 3 conflict with MV Nordic Spirit (ETA 10:00). Gate queue impact: +22 trucks between 10:00-12:00
Shipping line, terminal operator, and customs notified of revised ETA. 3 automated messages sent.
12 trucks in queue. Lane 3 opened automatically. Estimated wait: 14 minutes.
Wind sustained 28 kts. Crane operations may be impacted if gusts exceed 35 kts. Monitoring.
Vessel alongside Berth 3. 2 min ahead of revised ETA. Discharge operations commenced.
Crane 2 reassigned from Berth 5 to Berth 3 to recover schedule. Labour shift extended 2 hours.
AI Recommendations
ExplainableReassign Berth 3 Window for MV Nordic Spirit
HIGHMV Pacific Star delayed to 09:30 creates conflict with MV Nordic Spirit at Berth 3 (ETA 10:00). Option A: divert Nordic Spirit to Berth 5 (available, suitable depth). Option B: hold Nordic Spirit at anchor (~3 hrs). Recommend Option A — minimal impact to Nordic Spirit schedule.
Open Gate Lane 3 Proactively
MEDIUMTruck volume projected to increase 35% between 10:00-12:00 due to Pacific Star discharge. Current 2-lane operation will result in 25+ min waits. Opening Lane 3 reduces projected wait to 14 min. Labour available.
Prepare Crane Wind Protocol
MEDIUMWind sustained 28 kts, gusts approaching 32 kts. Crane safety threshold is 35 kts. If gusts exceed threshold, operations must pause. Recommend pre-positioning containers and briefing crane operators on protocol now.
AI recommendations are advisory. Final decisions remain with human operators.
EXPECTED_OUTCOMES
Proactive delay management reduces cascading disruptions by 50%
Real-time berth visibility eliminates scheduling conflicts
Dynamic gate management reduces trucker wait times
Automated stakeholder notifications eliminate manual phone calls
Predictive resource reallocation optimizes crane and labour utilization
Weather integration enables proactive operational decisions
// TYPICAL_FIRST_PILOT
One terminal with vessel tracking, berth scheduling, and gate operations — 30-day evaluation of delay impact prediction and stakeholder notification automation.
Estimated Timeline
30-day prototype → 12-week production build
Budget Range
$15,000 – $50,000 (prototype phase)
Technologies
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