How does Port Monitor interface with different Terminal Operating Systems (TOS)?

The agent utilizes a multi-protocol API gateway that normalizes data from disparate systems like Navis N4, Tideworks, and carrier EDI feeds. This creates a unified data layer, allowing it to extract status updates and hold codes from virtually any global terminal without requiring custom point-to-point integrations for every port.

Can the agent actually pay fees, or does it just alert us?

It can do both. In 'Active Mode,' the agent is integrated with your payment rails (e.g., PayCargo or internal treasury APIs). When it detects a destination charge hold, it can autonomously validate the invoice amount against the quote and execute the payment to release the cargo instantly.

Does this replace our freight forwarder?

No, it augments them. Port Monitor acts as a 'shadow' oversight layer. It ensures your forwarder is doing their job by flagging delays they might miss. It provides you with independent visibility, ensuring you aren't reliant solely on the forwarder's updates, which can often be delayed or reactive.

What is the typical ROI timeline for this AI worker?

ROI is often immediate. Avoiding a single 'demurrage nightmare' scenario-where a container sits for weeks accruing thousands in fees-often covers the annual cost of the system. Most high-volume importers see a full return on investment within the first 30 to 60 days of deployment.

How does the system predict congestion before it happens?

The agent analyzes historical dwell time data, current vessel berthing schedules, and external signals like weather and labor news. By correlating these factors, it identifies patterns-such as a pre-holiday spike in truck turn times-allowing it to forecast potential delays and trigger early interventions.

Port Monitor | AI Workers

Port Monitor is an AI worker that autonomously eliminates Demurrage and Detention (D&D) fees through predictive surveillance. It provides 9x longer warning windows (53 hours vs 6 hours) by integrating with TOS and carrier APIs.

Prevents the "$63,000 nightmare" scenario while reducing downtime by 61%.

What is Port Monitor?

D&D Cost Elimination. Solves the accumulation of Demurrage and Detention (D&D) charges due to information asymmetry. D&D fees have surged over 100% in recent years, becoming a significant carrier profit center. The inability to move containers within allotted "free time" destroys shipment margins. Replaces passive monitoring with active, algorithmic surveillance.
Predictive Interventionist. Connects directly to Terminal Operating Systems (TOS), carrier APIs, and vessel AIS data streams to create a real-time "digital twin" of the port environment. Identifies "Last Free Day" countdowns and cross-references against drayage availability, warehouse capacity, and bank holidays.
Preemptive Action. Predicts bottlenecks days in advance - identifying containers arriving Friday afternoon that will accrue weekend fees if not cleared immediately. Autonomously alerts stakeholders, drafts trucker instructions, and triggers destination charge payments to release holds before free time expires.

Replaces:

Manual Track-and-Trace - eliminates daily refreshing of carrier websites and terminal portals.

Reactive Drayage Scheduling - stops last-minute trucker calls by scheduling pickups 48 hours in advance.

Spreadsheet Management - replaces static Excel "Last Free Day" logs with dynamic automated dashboards.

Emergency Check Runs - automates destination handling charges and freight release fee settlements.

Post-Mortem Invoice Audits - prevents demurrage charges rather than disputing them weeks later.

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Why Port Monitor?

Maximize Operational Velocity. Reduces cargo "dwell time" by clearing administrative hurdles before vessels dock. Predictive AI provides 9x longer warning windows - averaging 53 hours compared to just 6 hours for traditional methods. Inventory reaches distribution centers faster, improving cash conversion cycle.
Eliminate Avoidable Costs. Demurrage incidents can escalate into a "$63,000 nightmare" for single shipments due to compounded delays. Early warnings and optimized retrieval schedules cut detour costs by 58% and reduce total downtime by 61%, directly impacting the bottom line.
Enhance Supply Chain Resilience. Continuously assesses risk factors from geopolitical shocks - Red Sea blockades, labor strikes. AI-driven track-and-trace identifies demurrage risks 48 hours earlier than human operators, allowing strategy pivots during peak volatility.
Automate Financial Compliance. Integrates with payment rails to detect and resolve "commercial holds" from unsettled terminal handling charges. Synchronizes "commercial release" with "customs release" to prevent administrative gaps causing storage fees.

How It Works

Workflow Automation

How Port Monitor integrates with your systems

Vessel ETA Tracker

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Polls port APIs on schedule, uses AI to predict delays, calculates demurrage and detention risk, and alerts shippers with updated ETAs.

Real-Time Signal Ingestion. Continuously ingests Automatic Identification System (AIS) vessel feeds, Terminal Operating Systems (TOS), and carrier EDI 315/214 messages. Normalizes fragmented data into single accurate container status, filtering conflicting carrier updates.
Predictive Constraints Analysis. Calculates precise "Last Free Day" factoring terminal rules, weekend exclusions, and public holidays. Analyzes historical terminal performance to predict congestion - recognizing 12-hour Monday gate waits and adjusting pickup schedules accordingly.
Autonomous Orchestration. Triggers multi-channel escalation for at-risk containers (24 hours remaining). Sends automated SMS/WhatsApp alerts with urgency indicators. Interfaces with finance systems to execute payments and remove commercial holds without human intervention.
Continuous Learning & Audit. Logs performance data to refine predictive models. Tracks carriers with inaccurate ETAs and terminals with longest turnaround times. Creates immutable audit trail for disputing erroneous demurrage invoices.

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Stop letting carrier inefficiencies erode your margins. Deploy Port Monitor to gain a 53-hour head start on disruptions and eliminate avoidable demurrage fees.

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Core Capabilities

Real-Time Terminal Integration

Connects directly to terminal operating systems to extract container availability and hold codes instantly to prevent blocks.

Predictive Expiration Alerting

Calculates free time expiration against holiday schedules to trigger drayage dispatch forty eight hours prior to penalties.

Automated Fee Settlement

Executes secure payments for destination charges instantly to release cargo holds without human intervention or delay.

Drayage Capacity Matching

Syncs container availability with trucker schedules to ensure immediate pickup upon gate release authorization automatically.

Who It's For

High-Volume Retail Importers

Deploy Port Monitor to manage seasonal inventory spikes. By predicting congestion at major hubs like Long Beach or Felixstowe, retailers can avoid the cascading delays that lead to stockouts and millions in storage fees.

Freight Forwarders

Use the worker to monitor thousands of containers across multiple clients simultaneously. The agent acts as a centralized 'control tower,' flagging only the exceptions that require attention, allowing forwarders to scale operations without adding headcount.

DaaS Providers (Israel/Global)

Implement the worker to manage complex routings such as the 'Turkey Bypass.' The agent tracks transshipment milestones in real-time, ensuring that goods rerouted via Greece do not get stuck in intermediate ports due to documentation lags.

Value Outcomes

Downtime Reduction

61% less downtime

Drastically minimize cargo stagnation at ports. Predictive AI implementation cuts operational downtime by **61%**, ensuring goods move faster.

Extended Warning Windows

9x longer warnings

Gain critical reaction time. The agent provides **53 hours** of advance notice for disruptions compared to the 6-hour industry standard.

Detour Cost Avoidance

58% cost savings

Reduce the financial impact of rerouting. Early detection of port issues allows for cost-effective route changes, saving **58%** in detour costs.

Demurrage Elimination

90% fee reduction

Prevent storage fees entirely. By ensuring containers are gated out before free time expires, firms avoid punitive daily charges.

Strategic Value for Decision Makers

For the CFO

**Margin Recovery & Cash Flow.** Demurrage is a preventable leak in our P&L. Port Monitor eliminates these fees, recovering 2-5% of freight spend directly to the bottom line while accelerating our cash conversion cycle by speeding up inventory release.

For the COO

**Operational Velocity & Resilience.** We cannot rely on manual checks for critical cargo. This agent gives us a 53-hour head start on every disruption, ensuring our supply chain keeps moving regardless of port congestion or labor shortages.

For the Owner

**Asset Protection & Peace of Mind.** This technology protects our cargo from getting stuck in 'logistics purgatory.' It ensures we deliver on our customer promises without the chaos, allowing us to scale volumes without hiring more administrative staff.

Why Export Arena

Port Monitor is not a standalone tool - it's part of Export Arena's AI & Automation Department as a Service. Pre-trained on global trade nuances, from HS codes to geopolitical risk, it delivers strategic insights tailored to C-suite decision-making. We provide resilience as a service.

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