The Challenge: Manual Berth Allocation Creates Risk
Manual and inefficient berth allocation creates delays, risks, and loss of revenue. Ports face overbooking, underutilization of space, unsatisfied stakeholders, and increased emissions.
Our Solution: What is e.Berth Marine Allocation Platform?
e.Berth is a secure, cloud-hosted Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed for real-time berth allocation and holistic port coordination. It enables smarter planning of ship arrivals and departures while improving safety, transparency, and resource use across the entire ecosystem.
How the e.Berth Works – Smarter Berthing Through Technology
- Centralized planning interface for berth bookings, updates, and confirmations
- Synchronization with port authorities, ship operators, and service providers
- Real-time visibility into berth availability
- Smart berth suggestions based on vessel type, port regulations, and environmental impact
Key Benefits of e.Berth
For port authorities & shipowners
- Fulfillment of long-standing shipowner demand for reliable berth scheduling
- Enhanced customer satisfaction & attraction of new clients
- Improved safety: Reduced risk of collisions & scheduling conflicts
For the environment
Significant reduction in emissions and fuel consumption through optimized docking
For operations
- Real-time planning of arrivals/departures
- Continuous updates on port services and facility availability
- Higher efficiency through digital transformation
For the economy & tourism
- Boost in GDP via better cruise ship scheduling & increased seasonal arrivals
- Smoother tourist flow at ports and landmarks
- Increased revisit rates through improved visitor experience
Proven Berth Optimization Metrics
- Reduces berth occupancy congestion (>70%) and boosts berth utilization (<50%)
- Lowers operational maintenance costs – no heavy infrastructure needed
- Achieves high availability & compliance with new cybersecurity standards
Built for the Future
Technology Stack & Cloud Architecture
e.Berth is delivered as a SaaS application hosted on Microsoft Azure Cloud, ensuring maximum flexibility, security, and scalability. The solution leverages:
- Microsoft Model-driven Power Apps for a robust user interface
- Dataverse for centralized data storage with custom entities and business rules
- Power Automate to manage workflows, notifications, and approval processes
- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for secure access control
The SaaS model and Azure hosting remove the need for local installations and infrastructure management, enabling faster deployments, reduced costs, and a simplified user experience.
Automatic updates, advanced encryption, and always-on availability ensure your berth allocation system remains secure, compliant, and efficient.
