Image: Harbor Lab CEO Antonis Malaxianakis
Harbor Lab has embarked on a transformative digitalization journey by forming a strategic alliance with Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd., India’s premier private sector shipping giant. This collaboration heralds a new era of efficiency in port cost management, uniting two titans in the maritime industry.
A Powerful Maritime Force
Renowned for its illustrious history and dominance in transporting crude oil, petroleum products, gas, and dry bulk commodities, Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd. stands tall with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications from DNV.GL, attesting to their unwavering commitment to excellence.
Harbor Lab’s Capabilities Shine
Great Eastern Shipping’s decision to entrust Harbor Lab with their port call needs underscores the platform’s prowess. Opting for a comprehensive approach, the shipping giant will leverage Harbor Lab’s full suite of tools and solutions for commercial and husbandry port calls, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and streamline agency operations.
A Pioneering Integration
The collaboration introduces a groundbreaking integration as Harbor Lab achieves an end-to-end connection with both a Voyage Management System (Veson) and an Accounting System (SAP). This pioneering step promises a seamless, efficient port call management process, from fixing to the voyage’s conclusion and settling all invoices and claims.
Shared Mission, Endless Opportunities
Harbor Lab and Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd. share a common vision of delivering exceptional performance and unwavering customer satisfaction. The partnership not only symbolizes a monumental achievement for Harbor Lab but also opens doors to limitless possibilities for growth.
“At Great Eastern, we’re committed to improving operational efficiency and delivering enhanced value to our customers,” stated Mr. Ankush Gupta, COO of The Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd. “Partnering with Harbor Lab and implementing their Disbursement Accounts module is a pivotal step in this direction. We expect that this will help us simplify communication and improve coordination.”
As these industry leaders unite, the maritime sector braces for a new era of streamlined operations and enhanced customer experiences.
About Harbor Lab
Harbor Lab is an Athens, Greece-based forward-thinking maritime software company offering the first e-disbursements accounts analysis software that automatically calculates and evaluates port expenses against real-time port tariffs, optimizing the Port Cost Management process. Founded in March 2020 by Antonis Malaxianakis, its purpose is to build trust in the maritime ecosystem. It currently has 1300 vessels, whose disbursement accounting is run through the platform and more than 5000 agents and vendors registered. Since the company’s inception, it has rolled out a number of cloud-based products that provide ship operators, managers and charterers with greater transparency and in-house control and monitoring of their vessels’ costs. Harbor Lab has 70 employees.
