Upload arrival bayplan and Excel move confirmations
baplie-text.PNG
moves-excel.PNG
Vessel departure BAPLIE instantly auto-generated
br_icon_teaser_edi_sr_pos_w238.png
right-arrow (1).png
cloud.png
Watch CNN The Silk Road special report featuring arl-built business app.
5:20 – 6:10

Login

login to cloud app from any desktop or laptop computer

Benefits

vessel receive departure bayplan (EDI: BAPLIE) before sailing

Costs

no license costs. no servers. no IT. just low monthly usage fees.

Timely Departure Bayplan (EDI: BAPLIE) with VGM for Vessel

  • setup vessel port calls
  • cloud arrival bayplan EDI: BAPLIE import
  • cloud batch discharge move confirmation (CSV: arl-format) import
  • cloud batch load move confirmation (CSV: arl-format) import
  • cloud departure bayplan EDI: BAPLIE generate
  • handled moves summary PM performance measurements
  • vessel bayplan upon departure (EDI: BAPLIE)
  • auto-email bayplan to vessel
  • shipping line bayplan (EDI: BAPLIE)
  • shipping line move confirmations (EDI: COARRI)
  • compare actual with shipping line planned discharge PM performance measurements
  • compare actual with shipping line planned loadings PM performance measurements
  • compare actual with shipping line planned stowage PM performance measurements
Sign Up

for stevedores, port operators, tallymen, shipping lines or shipping line agents

 

FAQ

Which bayplan format is generated?

BAPLIE EDIFACT 2.2 (with VGM)

Why is vessel departure expidited?

Because vessel deck office can auto-import departure bayplan (EDI: BAPLIE) instead of typing all discharge and load confirmatons into stowage computer for swift stability checks prior to departure.

How does shipping line get departure bayplan and confirmed moves?

By standard EDI FTP/sFTP file transfer.

How long does it take to generate bayplan?

The departure bayplan is ready just a few minutes after arrival bayplan and discharge/ load confirmations are uploaded.

If Departure Bayplan app run in automated "e-mail mode", vessel receive departure bayplan (EDI: BAPLIE) approximately five minutes after sending email with arrival bayplan and discharge/ load confirmations.

What is pre-requisite for VGM weights in departure bayplan?

Include VGM weights in loading confirmation, and VGM weights are automatically included in departure bayplan (EDI: BAPLIE).

What does it cost?

No upfront license costs.

Only pay a (low) monthly subscription fee depending on the amount of features required, and (low) usage fees depending on number of vessel port calls and number of moves handled. All prices include support, hosting, handheld app software, maintenance and occasional feature upgrades.

From EUR 25/ month, +EUR 10/ vessel port call.

Do I pay for support?

Next day response e-mail support is included in the monthly subscription fees.

When is the system available after sign-up?

After you sign-up, an invoice will be emailed to you including 3 months subscription fee. Upon receipt of your payment access to the system is provided.

How about server and hosting costs?

No servers, server software or IT staff are required; all cloud server costs are included in the monthly subscription fees.

Costs for improved features?

Your ideas for improved features are welcomed! Improved features are included in new versions automatically deployed regularly -no additional fees.

Assistance for setting up EDI interfaces with the shipping lines?

Support for setting up EDI links with shipping lines is part of the free support.

Is the Departure Bayplan app the ultimate solution?

No. You can upgrade to use the Crane Executor recording dicharge and load moves on the quay side in realtime.

   

 

How many vessels can the Departure Bayplan app handle?

All. The is no limit to the amount of vessels supported by the Departure Bayplan app.

How many shipping lines can the Departure Bayplan app handle?

All. The is no limit to the amount of shipping lines supported by the Departure Bayplan app.

 

FAQ

Can I add photos to the smartphone recordings?

Yes. Embedded photo capability is built-in to the app. Photos are sync-ed to cloud and included in reports, and photo links are included in Excel extracts.

Can I place visual marks on photos?

Yes, drawing on top of photo is available after photo is taken and before it is saved.

Sometimes it's useful to add verbal comments.

You can type verbal comments, or you can use standard Android speech-to-text conversion instead of typing.

Something smarter than typing license plate, shipment IDs available?

App comes with a build-in OCR scanner. App can scan and capture any text.

How do I get the app on my smartphone(s)?

Download from Google Play and click "install".

When can I start?

Once you sign-up and settle first invoice you can start right away. Sign up today, start tomorrow. Seriously!

Who has access to my data?

All your data belongs to you and is not accessed by any other party. Reports and extracts are shared only with stakeholders you select.

How does smartphone connect to the server?

Through a simple internet connection (data packet or wifi).

Can smartphone be setup to only run this business app?

Android devices can be switched to "kiosk mode" so only specific applications can run, and users do not have access to other apps on the smartphone, such as calls, social media and browsers.

How many cloud logins does the sign-up support?

As many as you like. You create yourself, or ask support to create for you.

What are the software license fees?

Nil, no license fees. You only pay a monthly subscription fee per site or vessel depending on features enabled, and fees for business transactions.

How many smartphones does the sign-up cover?

Unlimited. You create new smartphone pair codes yourself, or ask support for assistance.

Do I pay for support?

Email support (in English) is included in the monthly fees. Regular upgrade of features is also included.

Any additional software or hosting costs?

No server or software is required. The smartphone app is already bundled with a running hosting service. No additional costs.

Can I request improvements or customizations?

Your ideas for improvements are welcome! We will assess, if the ideas are relevant for other users, and can be implemented in future versions.

For how long do I have to commit?

You settle costs 3 months ahead at all times, and you can cancel anytime. When prepaid payments expire access to the app is removed.

How smartphones connect to the cloud?

By cellular data connection (SIM card with data plan required) or Wi-Fi.

What if Internet is unavailable?

Continue working on smartphone. As soon as internet again available, all recorded data is sync'ed to cloud with original timestamps.

Can recordings be adjusted in the cloud before sharing with stakeholders?

No. Original recordings, including timestamp and GPS location tag recorded onsite cannot be tampered with after initial recording.

For how long is data available in the cloud?

All loggings are kept for 3 months. A 3-years archieve feature is available upon request.

Can I export my data?

You can pull data manually in Excel CSV format or get them exported automatically in HTML, PDF, CSV, XML, and other text formats to email, (S)FTP or Google Drive folders.

What browsers are supported?

Cloud apps run in all modern desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers including MS Edge, Firefox, Chrome, browsers based on Chrome engine (Opera, Yandex, Vivaldi, Brave, etc), and Safari.

Can I take photos with external camera?

Yes. Use external USB wired camera with USB Camera app to take photos; or take photos with wireless camera like GoPro HERO and download photos to the smartphone connecting to camera Wi-Fi hotspot. In arl app attach photos from smartphone photo gallery.

What are the technical requirements to Android smartphone or tablet?

A phone or tablet with the following specifications (or better) is fine:

  • Operating system: Android 7.0
  • Google Play app and Google Services installed.
    Please note: modern Huawei devices do not have these and should not be used.
  • Screen resolution and size: 480 x 800, 4″
  • Memory: minimum 1 GB, recommended 2 GB of RAM
  • GPS sensor: required
  • Camera: recommended, with autofocus

Screen brightness should be suitable for work under strong sunlight.

What about battery?

Apps are by optimized for low battery use. You can let each new labour-shift carry a new fully charged device (Android smartphones are inexpensive), or provide external battery/ power bank to ensure continuous onsite work.

What are supported barcode standards?

  • EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code-39, Code-93, Code-128, ITF, Codabar
  • QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF-417, AZTEC

Is my Android device good enough?

Install and run free AIDA64 app that would show true characteristics of your Android device. Pay attention to Android (OS version), Display (screen resolution), System (memory size), and Devices (cameras info) sections. Remeber some noname devices may forge the system information in system Settings > About phone menu.

Innovative business apps for ports and shipping; deploy fast without hassle and without investments, that's arl-shipping.com cloud apps!
René, rb@arl-shipping.com

Subscription includes support by real people who care about your business; even you subscribe to the cheapest plan.

Keld, kt@arl-shipping.com