The GBMS leverages on state-of-the-art infocomm technology to enable port users at the General Cargo Terminal and the Bulk Cargo Terminal to carry out their daily operations efficiently and conveniently.

Benefits

• Improve overall planning efficiency of resources like berths and storage space
• Provide real-time status of vessel and cargo activities
• Provide for a centralised control centre for customer assistance
• Improve vessel productivity with close monitoring and pre-emptive corrective measure
• Improve port security with tracking of all cargo movements in the port
• Reduce queuing time at the counter with additional and new self-service terminals

Key features

Berth Planning

• Automatic allocation of berths to vessels based on vessel priorities, berth characteristics and berthing constraints
• Notification of changes via SMS and email alerts

Cargo Space Planning

• Facilitate planning of storage space for open yards, transit sheds and warehouses
• Notification of planned storage space areas via system fax

Control Centre and Mobile Applications

• Operations nerve centre to monitor vessels alongside and warehouse areas
• Track planned activities against real-time events via mobile PDA inputs
• Mobile PDA inputs to capture all vessel and cargo activities
• Centralised centre to handle exceptions and provide assistance to customers

Self-Service Terminals (SST)

• Printing of delivery notes and unloading advices
• Payment via Nets/Cashcards
• Application of port work permits, overnight parking, use of spaces, warehouses
• Creation of container movement request

Cargo Entry/Exit Tracking

• Usage of smart cards and bar-code technologies at the gate
• Provide fast and efficient way to track cargo into and out of the port

On-line RA/NOSO

• Submit on-line master risk assessment and notification of stevedoring order
• Reduce waiting time for safety clearance of vessel