Port Network App

The Port Network App is a specialized master data registry and management application built strictly for Port Authorities to control river transport data. It serves as the initial timeline foundation for the entire digital port ecosystem, establishing the verified baseline of users, physical berths, and operating companies. By capturing clean data at the river transit stage, it ensures downstream automation tools run flawlessly.

In inland waterway logistics, every single vessel movement requires authorization. However, there is a strict operational divide between moving along the river and moving inside the port basin:

• River Transportation: Managed exclusively by transportation companies utilizing Route IDs (RIDs) and Shipment IDs (SIDs) to execute transit from point A to point B.
• The In-Port Decoupling: Once a transportation company guides a barge convoy into the port perimeter, the main vessel decouples the barges. The barges remain stationary in a designated 'parking' zone, awaiting separate clearance from a maneuvering company for in-port terminal placement.
  Because the Port Network App is built specifically to govern water transport before the port gate interface, its data structures (RIDs and SIDs) are completely tailored around the transportation companies executing these river-bound voyages.

River transport requires a highly flexible data model to handle how cargo moves across the water. The system maps this reality using a clean logistical hierarchy:

• Route ID (RID): Defines the macro-voyage made from point A to point B along the river (e.g., from Oltenita Port to Constanta Port).
• The Convoy Matrix: Self-propelled barges act independently. However, non-propelled barges are grouped into a convoy of up to six units and handled by a specialized pusher—operating precisely like cargo wagons connected to a locomotive.
• Shipment ID (SID): Represents a specific loading or unloading operation defined by a unique combination of pick-up and delivery points. Because a single pusher's convoy carries multiple cargo loads, a single RID routinely holds between one and six separate SIDs. If a single barge is split between two separate terminal operators, the system seamlessly tracks it via two distinct SIDs.

To establish a reliable single source of truth, the Port Network App provides three highly adaptable methods for adding RID and SID records into the system:

1. Manual Entry: Direct, user-friendly data entry forms accessible within the interface.
2. Template Upload: Batch-importing large groups of transport records instantly using a predefined Excel (.xlsx) template.
3. API Integration: Direct, automated machine-to-machine data ingestion via a secure API layer.

The Administrative Advantage: Outsourcing the Workload

Port Authorities do not have to waste internal man-hours manually logging every incoming shipment. The system allows the Port Authority to provision secure external user accounts directly for the Transportation Companies. This effectively outsources the manual labor of entering RIDs and SIDs to the operators executing the trip, leaving the Port Authority with a purely oversight and approval role.

Once transport data is securely inside the registry, Port Authority operators use a clean, visual command module to maintain total visibility over incoming river traffic.

• Real-Time Live Map: Displays the active position of all reported vessels within the jurisdiction. To optimize operational focus, built-in filters allow operators to instantly separate cargo types:
  • Red Pins: Highlight barges matching the operator's active filters for fast identification.
  • Gray Pins: Display all other background river traffic and congestion.
• Shipment ID (SID) Central Ledger: A complete tracking matrix providing deep oversight into every loading and unloading operation registered in the port.
• Historical Audit Logs: Offers comprehensive access to the entire lifecycle and movement history of any specific SID, ensuring total traceability for compliance and analytical review.

Does this application track road or railway logistics?

No. The Port Network App is deliberately restricted to water-transportation and river logistics. Land-based infrastructure, truck queues, and gate access automation are handled by our separate Access Automation App.

How do downstream terminal operators gain access to this river data?

Through native integration. The valid berths, companies, and shipment data established within the Port Network App automatically feed into the Yard App used by individual Port Operators, removing data silos entirely.

What should I do if a specific port is not visible in the system directory?

If a port is not displayed in our directory, it indicates that the location is not yet integrated into our active digital network. We are continuously expanding our digital corridor across the Danube. You may check back for updates, or add the specific port to your Watch List to receive an automatic notification the moment its digital infrastructure goes live.

Why is a Port Operator missing from the active selection list?

A missing Port Operator (PO) typically stems from one of three administrative scenarios: (1) the operator’s registered entity name was entered incorrectly, (2) the operator does not currently hold a valid operating license within that port, or (3) the Port Authority has not yet updated their master directory list. To resolve this discrepancy, you can open a support ticket directly within the platform. Our team will coordinate with the relevant authority to verify and update the record promptly.

What are the licensing fees for utilizing the Port Network App?

The Port Network App is free to use, subject to the acceptance of our General Terms and Conditions. These terms establish a mutual operational commitment, specifically outlining the Port Authority’s obligation to maintain accurate, up-to-date master data—such as physical berths and active operator registries—to ensure the functional integrity of downstream port automation systems.