Port Scheduling & Coordination

One port.
One schedule.

PortCall brings port authorities, pilot associations, and shipping agents into a single collaborative platform — so every berth, movement, and schedule change reaches the right people in seconds.

< 1 week
Typical go-live
Real-time
Schedule sync
All parties
One shared workspace

Built for the port community

Designed for the people who keep ports moving.

Whether you manage berths or coordinate pilot movements, PortCall gives your team the visibility and tools to work together — without the phone tag.

Port Authorities & Harbormasters

Stop chasing faxes, emails, and phone calls. PortCall puts your entire berth schedule on a live timeline — visible to everyone who needs it, updated the moment anything changes.

  • Drag-and-drop berth timeline with auto-calculations
  • Agents self-serve berth requests — no more blind calls
  • Automated dockage and wharfage billing calculations
  • Coast Guard and CBP access without staff involvement
  • Unscheduled pier-side visit alerts for missed revenue
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Pilot Associations & Dispatch

Total visibility over the day's operations. The PortCall Dispatch Dashboard keeps dispatchers and pilots focused on safe navigation — not chasing paperwork and stale schedules.

  • Dispatch Dashboard with full schedule visibility
  • Agents enter movement orders via web — no re-entry for dispatch
  • Automatic notifications on last-minute schedule changes
  • Vessel turnarounds linked to berth reservations
  • Lloyd's vessel details integrated ($4,500/yr value included)
  • Line time records support boarding time and detention calculations

Platform capabilities

Everything your port needs, in one place.

From the initial berth request to final invoice, PortCall consolidates every interaction into a shared, real-time workspace.

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Live Berth Timeline

Visualize availability across all piers. Click an open slot and PortCall auto-calculates available vessel length and duration.

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Instant Notifications

Drag a reservation to a new berth — agents are notified automatically. One time-change alerts both ports and pilots.

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PortCall Profile

Vessel itinerary, cargo details, special requests, and communications — all in one shared workspace per vessel call.

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Traffic & Vessel Views

Up-to-the-minute vessel-in-port lists, sailing schedules, and traffic views — always accurate for every stakeholder.

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Maritime Single Window

With the PortClear add-on, PortCall serves as your maritime single window and automates all file uploads from the agent to the port for all FAL required documents.

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Port-Specific Setup

Every port is unique. PortCall is configured to match your exact operational workflow in under a week.


What our customers say

Trusted by ports and pilot agencies across the country.

"PortCall.com facilitates the efficient movement of people and goods by creating a collaborative environment that assembles all essential parties."
Hawaii Department of Transportation
Harbors Division — Official Press Release
"PortCall spent time understanding what was important to us. Their innovative approach to workflow maintains quick, efficient coordination between dispatchers, pilots, and agents."
Capt. John E. Cameron, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.)
Executive Director, Charleston Branch Pilots Association

How it works

Up and running in days, not months.


FAQ

Common questions about PortCall

What is PortCall?

PortCall is a port community platform that brings port authorities, pilot associations, and shipping agents onto one shared, real-time schedule — so every berth assignment, vessel movement, and schedule change reaches the right people in seconds.

Who uses PortCall?

Port authorities and harbormasters use it for berth scheduling and automated dockage and wharfage billing. Pilot associations and dispatchers use the Dispatch Dashboard for movement orders and last-minute change notifications. Shipping agents use it to submit berth requests and movement orders online.

How long does it take to get started?

Most ports go live in under a week. PortCall is configured to match your existing berths, terminals, shift schedules, and stakeholder groups rather than forcing you into a generic template.

Can PortCall act as a maritime single window?

Yes. With the PortClear add-on, PortCall serves as a maritime single window and automates FAL document uploads from the agent to the port.


Let's talk about your port.

Whether you manage a major container terminal or a regional pilot association, we'd love to learn about your scheduling challenges and show you what PortCall can do.