The Odesa Sea Port has launched the digital platform DocPort — an innovative solution for automating port processes developed by the State Administration of Sea Ports of Ukraine (SASPU). Following successful implementations in the ports of Reni, Izmail, and Chornomorsk, the system is now available 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 agencies. This helps reduce vessel and cargo processing time, minimize paperwork bureaucracy, and enhance operational transparency.
The DocPort system offers several advantages for businesses:
- saving between 1 and 6 hours for processing a single vessel;
- accelerated issuance of exit documents;
- transparency through electronic signatures of responsible persons;
- increased port capacity by 3–5% without additional infrastructure investments;
- the ability to connect new participants via an open API.
Additionally, the platform allows for queue management at entry points, helping to eliminate congestion. DocPort also 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 step in the digital transformation will be the launch of the marine module of DocPort at the Pivdennyi port in June-July 2025. This will enable electronic data exchange between maritime agents and shore services.
DocPort is a Ukrainian development created by the SASPU team. The system is provided to users free of charge and demonstrates how a government agency can create effective digital solutions for logistics development.
