THE Marseille Fos port authority has introduced a new fully automated information system, Neptune Port, to simplify and harmonise administrative procedures for vessels calling at the port.
Developed at a cost of EUR3 million (US$3.26 million), the new system replaces Escale V2 Nautique, in use since 1992 - which in contrast was only partially automated and not entirely paper-free, reports the American Journal of Transportation.
Neptune Port is linked to the private systems of some 600 users in the port community, allowing them to synchronise declarations.
It also provides real time nautical, administrative and logistical data relevant to all calls across the port's activity range - including container, bulk, cruise, ferry and inland waterways operations - which last year totalled more than 10,400 calls and 78 million tonnes of cargo.
As a fully integrated management tool, the system is designed to optimise call durations and enhance coordination throughout the logistics chain.
It is linked to other systems such as the port's vessel traffic service, the AP+ cargo community system and Maritime Affairs. The solution also meets a European Union directive enabling electronic declarations under the Guichet Unique Portuaire.
Neptune Port was developed over three years and more than 8,000 man/days in conjunction with French multinational technology specialist Capgemini. The system's Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) ensures that it is robust, highly available, intuitive and fast while allowing new functionalities and total compatibility among users.
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24 December 2015 - 23:09
Marseilles Fos cuts red tape, speeds ship call procedures with Neptune Port
THE Marseille Fos port authority has introduced a new fully automated information system, Neptune Port, to simplify and harmonise administrative procedures for vessels calling at the port.
PORTS
24 December 2015 - 23:09
Marseilles Fos cuts red tape, speeds ship call procedures with Neptune Port
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