Maritime Software Development for Connected Operations

Custom maritime software development and IT consulting services for shipping lines, ports, and marine logistics companies - integrating legacy systems with vessel tracking, cargo management, port scheduling, and real-time operational data

40%

FEWER MANUAL DISPATCH OPERATIONS

40% fewer manual dispatch operations achieved for a logistics operator through real-time AIS and GPS integration, automated cargo status updates, and centralized shipment visibility.

18%

FASTER SHIPMENT INCIDENT RESOLUTION

18% faster shipment incident resolution achieved for a logistics operator through real-time cargo tracking, automated status updates, and AI-assisted communication across dispatch, customers, and port operations.

250+

EXPERTS ON BOARD

Access to a cross-functional team of 250+ software engineering, data, cloud, AI, and consulting professionals supporting maritime logistics, vessel management, port operations, and shipping technology initiatives.

10+

GLOBAL MARITIME SOFTWARE PROJECTS DELIVERED

Delivered custom shipping platforms, port management systems, and vessel tracking solutions for shipping lines, port authorities, and marine logistics companies worldwide.

We are just as good as our clients say we are because their success is the true measure of ours.

SOLVING MARITIME LOGISTICS’ BIGGEST CHALLENGES WITH CUSTOM SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

In the maritime industry, success depends on efficiency, safety, and global connectivity. Companies face complex challenges – from rising fuel costs and port delays to crew shortages and stricter environmental regulations. We analyze your operations to identify key obstacles and implement technology-driven solutions that streamline logistics, enhance visibility, and drive sustainable, future-ready growth across your fleet and supply chain.

01. Real-Time Demurrage & Detention Intelligence

02. Vessel CII & Energy Efficiency Analytics

03. AI Port & Cargo Inspection Intelligence

Business Challenges:

  • Ocean freight forwarders, NVOCCs, and shippers spend hundreds of thousands (or millions) annually on unexpected Demurrage & Detention (D&D) fines.
  • Port status updates, container milestones, and free-day windows are tracked manually across disconnected ocean line portals.
  • Container delays at congestion-heavy terminals lead to missed free-day deadlines before logistics teams can react.
  • Logistics managers spend up to 70% of their time chasing container statuses instead of executing drayage.
  • Unplanned D&D charges destroy per-container profitability and strain client relationships.

Computools Solution:

In 90–120 days, Computools deploys a Real-Time Demurrage & Detention Intelligence Engine that aggregates AIS satellite tracking, port terminal APIs, and customs data into your current ERP/TMS. The engine automatically monitors remaining free-days, calculates delay risks in advance, and prioritizes drayage pick-up alerts before fees accrue.

Target outcomes:

  • 30–50% reduction in Demurrage & Detention costs.
  • Up to 40% reduction in manual container tracking effort.
  • 2–4 days reduction in average container port dwell time – using your current operations team.

Business Challenges:

  • Shipowners and vessel operators face strict IMO Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) regulations with severe commercial risks for low-rated vessels (D/E ratings).
  • Bunker fuel accounts for 50–60% of total vessel operating expenses, but speed and route planning remain largely unoptimized.
  • Performance engineers rely on inaccurate manual Noon Reports from vessel crews, missing real-time telemetry context.
  • Failure to comply with CII requirements leads to forced speed limits, lost charter opportunities, and fleet devaluations.

Computools Solution:

In 90–120 days, Computools builds a custom Vessel Energy Efficiency & CII Analytics Engine. The platform ingests onboard telemetry (or digitized Noon Reports) alongside real-time hydro-meteorological data to calculate optimal eco-speed and weather routes. Fleet superintendents receive automated predictive CII ratings and actionable speed corrections to keep vessels compliant.

Target outcomes:

  • 5–8% reduction in bunker fuel consumption.
  • 100% automated CII compliance forecasting and SEEMP III report generation.
  • Safeguarded commercial charter value for your vessels – integrated into your shore-based operations with zero downtime.

Business Challenges:

  • Cargo and marine surveyor companies rely heavily on manual, paper-based inspection workflows, photo folders, and disconnected spreadsheets.
  • Field surveyors spend up to 50% of their shift manually drafting lengthy inspection reports, matching damage photos to container/hatch numbers, and formatting PDFs instead of conducting inspections.
  • Report delivery to shipowners, charterers, and insurers takes 24 to 72 hours, slowing down cargo release and commercial claims processing.
  • Human error in manual measurements (e.g., Draft Surveys, hold cleanliness checks, container damage grading) leads to costly disputes with port authorities, P&I Clubs, and charterers.
  • Small-to-medium survey firms struggle to scale their operations or take on more port calls without constantly hiring expensive senior technical inspectors.

Computools Solution:

In 90 days, Computools builds an Intelligent Port & Cargo Inspection Platform for marine survey agencies. The solution features a mobile field app (working offline at berth/onboard) powered by AI Vision and Voice-to-Text. Field surveyors instantly capture damage, auto-tag container/vessel locations, and compute measurements on-site. The platform automatically generates standardized, audit-ready survey reports in minutes, allowing senior surveyors to review and approve cases remotely.

Target outcomes:

  • Up to 60–70% reduction in report generation and manual documentation time.
  • Instant (same-day) delivery of verified inspection reports to clients, down from 48+ hours.
  • 30%+ increase in daily inspection throughput per surveyor – scaling your survey agency’s capacity with your current team.
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Launch your maritime software solution within 1–3 months instead of years.
Oleg Balliiet

VP of Customer Success in Logistics

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Custom Maritime Software Development Services

01. Vessel Management Software Development

We develop custom vessel management software for real-time fleet and vessel tracking, route planning, fuel monitoring, preventive maintenance, crew coordination, and operational oversight, helping maritime operators improve asset utilization, reliability, and safety.

02. Port Management Software Development

Computools develops custom port management software for berth scheduling, vessel traffic coordination, cargo handling, dock operations, resource planning, and communication across port stakeholders to improve throughput and reduce operational bottlenecks.

03. Maritime Logistics Software Development

We build maritime logistics software that provides end-to-end cargo and container visibility across sea, port, and inland transportation workflows. Solutions can support real-time tracking, documentation automation, shipment milestones, exception management, and automated status updates across the maritime supply chain.

04. Maritime Platform Development Services

Computools develops maritime safety and operational platforms with AI-powered anomaly detection, navigation monitoring, collision-risk analysis, geofencing, threat alerts, and other capabilities designed to support proactive vessel risk management and operational awareness.

05. Shipping Workflow Automation Software Development

We develop shipping workflow automation software for crew scheduling, certification tracking, travel coordination, payroll workflows, personnel records, approvals, and performance management, helping maritime operators reduce manual administration and centralize crew operations.

06. Maritime Analytics Platform Development

Computools develops maritime analytics platforms that combine operational, vessel, port, weather, and logistics data to support route optimization, delay forecasting, risk analysis, fuel efficiency monitoring, and data-driven decision-making across maritime operations.

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CHOOSE HOW YOU WORK WITH US

IT Consulting

Computools helps business leaders find where technology can grow revenue, cut operating costs, or open new products and markets – and which investments to prioritize. We assess your business model, processes, and systems, and turn the opportunities into a costed roadmap with KPIs.

AI-Native Software Engineering

Computools goes beyond AI-assisted coding. Our AI Product Factory redesigns specification, development, testing, and review to deliver working product increments in days, where appropriate. Engineers remain accountable for architecture, security, and releases, helping businesses expand software delivery capacity without proportional growth in engineering teams.

Managed AI Operations

Computools takes operational ownership of agreed business functions, from customer support and client onboarding to payment processing. AI agents handle routine work, our engineers own exceptions and improvements, and performance is reported against the KPIs you approve.

CX Strategy & Design

Computools identifies where customers abandon purchases, onboarding, or service requests and redesigns the interactions causing friction. We combine customer journey analysis, behavioral data, and UX design to simplify critical actions, connect digital touchpoints, increase transaction and onboarding completion rates, and reduce avoidable customer support requests.

AI Product & Value Factories

Computools turns isolated AI initiatives into repeatable operating models. Our AI Value Factory redesigns business workflows to reduce processing time, manual work, and operating costs. Our AI Product Factory accelerates software development from specifications to validated releases. Both combine reusable AI capabilities, shared business knowledge, and human oversight.

Software Modernization

Computools modernizes business-critical legacy systems without unnecessary platform replacements. We identify what to retain, refactor, integrate, or migrate, improving architecture, APIs, and data access to support AI adoption and new business capabilities. This reduces technical debt and operational disruption while protecting existing technology investments.

EXPERTISE ACROSS THE MARITIME LOGISTICS TECH ECOSYSTEM

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Fleet & Vessel Management

Voyage Planning & Optimization

Port Call Optimization & Terminal Integration

Cargo Tracking & Container Visibility

Compliance, Safety & Crew Management

Chartering, Freight & Documentation Platforms

Sustainability & Emissions Monitoring

Marine IoT & Satellite Connectivity

Analytics, Digital Twins & AI Solutions

Logistics Platforms & Integrations

ABS Nautical SystemsABS Nautical Systems

ABS Nautical Systems

DNV ShipManagerDNV ShipManager

DNV ShipManager

Helm CONNECTHelm CONNECT

Helm CONNECT

SpecTec AMOSSpecTec AMOS

SpecTec AMOS

TM MasterTM Master

TM Master

Navtor NavStationNavtor NavStation

Navtor NavStation

StormGeo Bon Voyage System (BVS)StormGeo Bon Voyage System (BVS)

StormGeo Bon Voyage System (BVS)

NAPA Fleet IntelligenceNAPA Fleet Intelligence

NAPA Fleet Intelligence

ChartWorld eGlobeChartWorld eGlobe

ChartWorld eGlobe

Wärtsilä Fleet Operations SolutionWärtsilä Fleet Operations Solution

Wärtsilä Fleet Operations Solution

PortXchange SynchronizerPortXchange Synchronizer

PortXchange Synchronizer

MarineTraffic Port CallMarineTraffic Port Call

MarineTraffic Port Call

Hamburg Vessel Coordination CenterHamburg Vessel Coordination Center

Hamburg Vessel Coordination Center

Q88 PortLogQ88 PortLog

Q88 PortLog

Jade Logistics Terminal OSJade Logistics Terminal OS

Jade Logistics Terminal OS

TraxensTraxens

Traxens

ORBCOMM VesselConnectORBCOMM VesselConnect

ORBCOMM VesselConnect

CargoSmartCargoSmart

CargoSmart

Vizion APIVizion API

Vizion API

project44 Ocean Visibilityproject44 Ocean Visibility

project44 Ocean Visibility

Marine Learning SystemsMarine Learning Systems

Marine Learning Systems

SeablySeably

Seably

OneOcean ComplianceOneOcean Compliance

OneOcean Compliance

Idea SBAIdea SBA

Idea SBA

Kongsberg Maritime Safety SystemsKongsberg Maritime Safety Systems

Kongsberg Maritime Safety Systems

SHIPNEXTSHIPNEXT

SHIPNEXT

Marcura DA-DeskMarcura DA-Desk

Marcura DA-Desk

CargoX (blockchain B/L)CargoX (blockchain B/L)

CargoX (blockchain B/L)

Sedna SystemsSedna Systems

Sedna Systems

ZeroNorth CharterZeroNorth Charter

ZeroNorth Charter

RightShipRightShip

RightShip

BlueVisby SolutionBlueVisby Solution

BlueVisby Solution

Kpler EmissionsKpler Emissions

Kpler Emissions

ZeroNorth Emissions AnalyticsZeroNorth Emissions Analytics

ZeroNorth Emissions Analytics

NAPA EcoEfficiencyNAPA EcoEfficiency

NAPA EcoEfficiency

Inmarsat Fleet XpressInmarsat Fleet Xpress

Inmarsat Fleet Xpress

Iridium CertusIridium Certus

Iridium Certus

KVH WatchKVH Watch

KVH Watch

MarineInsight IoT HubMarineInsight IoT Hub

MarineInsight IoT Hub

Globecomm Maritime SolutionsGlobecomm Maritime Solutions

Globecomm Maritime Solutions

ABB Ability Marine FleetABB Ability Marine Fleet

ABB Ability Marine Fleet

DNV VeracityDNV Veracity

DNV Veracity

Kongsberg Digital TwinKongsberg Digital Twin

Kongsberg Digital Twin

NAPA Fleet IntelligenceNAPA Fleet Intelligence

NAPA Fleet Intelligence

Spire Maritime AISpire Maritime AI

Spire Maritime AI

Flexport Ocean FreightFlexport Ocean Freight

Flexport Ocean Freight

FourKites OceanFourKites Ocean

FourKites Ocean

WiseTech Global CargoWise OneWiseTech Global CargoWise One

WiseTech Global CargoWise One

project44 Ocean Visibilityproject44 Ocean Visibility

project44 Ocean Visibility

SAP Business Network for LogisticsSAP Business Network for Logistics

SAP Business Network for Logistics

Testimonials

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“After all these years, Computools never fails to arrive on time and with a quality that never ceases to amaze me. They work well as a team and are adaptable and communicative.”

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Ryan L.
VP of Sales, Western Canada at Fastfrate Group
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Canada
Type
Web and Mobile App System
Duration
Ongoing
Team Size
6-10 Specialists
Industry
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“Thanks to Computools, we have successfully implemented our system and reduced the need for manual inspections. The team works in regular sprints and keeps us updated on progress. Their personalized approach, ability to listen, adapt, and continuously refine their methods are truly impressive.”

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Philip Hewlett
Sr Leader/COO/VP Operations, East West Railway Company
Country
United Kingdom
Type
Web System
Duration
Ongoing
Team Size
6-10 Specialists
Industry
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“We’re satisfied with the quality of work Computools deliver. They listen and try to understand our needs instead of finding new ways to charge us. We appreciate their transparent work structure. They kept us up-to-date regarding their progress throughout the entire development cycle. Knowing the system’s status throughout the coding process put my mind at ease.”

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Brian Hunt
CTO at Pich LLC
Country
USA
Type
Web System
Duration
Ongoing
Team Size
10 Specialists
Industry

Explore our client success stories

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Navis Horizon

CountryGermany

By developing a real-time cargo tracking platform, a logistics operator reduced manual dispatch operations by 40% and improved shipment incident resolution time by 18%. Computools consolidated AIS/GPS data, automated cargo status updates, and introduced an AI-powered assistant to simplify communication among dispatchers, customers, and port operations.

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HubMarine

CountryIsrael

We helped our client, a marine transportation startup, to build an intuitive portal for boaters, marina operators and port authorities. With this solution, the client can plan operational activities of the marina, perform validation of the boat parameters, permits, and sailing history. The implementation of sensors allows for berth allocation and a custom AI algorithm manages pricing based on weather, facilities on offer, historical occupancy and nearby events. This POC demonstrates the potential of IoT and AI to modernise marina operations.

+ NDA cases

Since Computools strictly adheres to NDAs with its clients, additional case studies are not publicly available.
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