On average, dry bulk vessels spend around 50% of their voyage duration in port, where unpaid waiting time can substantially erode profitability.
Predicting and measuring ‘time in port’ has long been a challenge, from voyage estimation to post-voyage analysis and demurrage disputes.
Marcura provides an elegant solution to address this challenge through two integrated digital solutions: PortLog Pro and Marcura Claims (formerly ClaimsHub).
Together, these solutions enable shipping companies to optimise port time and demurrage management, turning traditionally labour-intensive and error-prone processes into streamlined, data-driven workflows.
Pre-fixture optimisation with PortLog Pro
Port time risk assessment often relies on standard factors like SHEX and turn time, overlooking unpaid time due to weather, holidays, documentation, etc. which burdens owners with unexpected costs.
Misjudging unpaid time leads to TCE slippage and a false perception of despatch savings.
PortLog Pro helps chartering teams improve voyage estimates by predicting unpaid time with greater accuracy.
Drawing on historical port data, including terminal-specific trends and seasonal patterns, the platform provides more realistic port stay forecasts.
