The Odesa seaport has launched the innovative DocPort digital platform — a cutting-edge solution developed by the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) aimed at automating port operations. Following successful implementation in the ports of Reni, Izmail, and Chornomorsk, the system is now operational in one of the country's main ports.
DocPort facilitates electronic document flow among all participants in the logistics chain: administrations, operators, freight forwarders, carriers, and government entities. This reduces the processing time for vessels and cargo, minimizes paperwork, and enhances operational transparency.
For businesses, the DocPort system offers numerous advantages:
- saving between 1 to 6 hours on vessel processing;
- accelerated processing of export documents;
- transparency through electronic signatures of responsible parties;
- increased port capacity by 3–5% without additional infrastructure investment;
- the ability to onboard new participants via an open API.
The platform also includes queue management for entry, helping to eliminate congestion. Additionally, DocPort integrates with the «Single Window for International Trade» of the State Customs Service of Ukraine, significantly reducing idle time for vessels without cargo operations.
The next phase of digital transformation will be the launch of the maritime module of DocPort at the Pivdennyi port in June-July 2025, which will enable electronic data exchange between maritime agents and shore services.
DocPort is a Ukrainian initiative created by the USPA team. The system is offered to users for free and showcases how a government institution can develop effective digital solutions for logistics advancement.
