Why this matters
Common, vendor-agnostic standards are the backbone of Port Call Optimization (PCO). They enable predictable, Just-in-Time (JiT) Port Calls, reduce waiting times and emissions, and create a reliable basis for planning across all actors. These same standards underpin effective Port Community Systems (PCS) and are essential to any smart-port transformation.
HPC’s contribution
In our PCS and community platform consultancy projects, HPC actively supports the adoption of PCO standards—bridging governance, process, and technology so that data definitions and workflows are implemented consistently and can be used in day-to-day operations.
Maxim Neiser, Manager PCS & Community Platforms at HPC: “Port Call Optimization pays off when everyone can rely on the same language. With clear, vendor-agnostic standards, ports and terminals gain the visibility to plan resources realistically, and shipping lines gain the predictability to optimize speed, save fuel, and cut emissions. Endorsing ITPCO is our way of helping the industry move from local workarounds to interoperable practices that scale.”
Endorsing ITPCO is another step in HPC’s broader mission to support the digital maturity of the maritime industry. Standardized processes, open data exchange, and collaborative governance are not abstract goals — they’re the enablers of safer, greener, and more efficient port operations.
Contact Maxim to discuss how Port Call Optimization standards can enhance your port’s digital transformation journey.
