The world that we live and operate in is more globally connected than ever before. Software rules every aspect of life and is integrated into everything from communications to transportation.
For something as complex as marine terminal operations, this means that specialized software needs to help manage every aspect of the flow of cargo in the port community ecosystem, from the terminal operator to the truck driver and everything in-between.
With Mainsail 10, you can seamlessly integrate with many of your third-party applications — streamlining efficiency and getting the job done. When a terminal operator uses Mainsail 10, they know they can communicate and coordinate across the whole port community without technological barriers getting in the way.
Mainsail does more than just integrate with other applications, however. It is designed to get the very best out of each of those players. With Mainsail 10, information flow is maximized to give a collaborative boost to every link in the supply chain.
Read our NOT Case Study to explore how Tideworks implemented Mainsail® at New Orleans Terminal to ensure the highest efficiency of operations with improved data.
Any Application, Any Time
When you select Mainsail 10, there is almost no limit to which third-party applications can be integrated. This is because the TOS integration system uses Real-Time Messaging and RESTful API calls that give Mainsail the flexibility to integrate with today’s industry standards and emerging technologies. Mainsail 10 was created with configurability to support your terminal’s specific operations and unique customizations.
Want weather forecasts from a third-party widget or real-time tax transactions across multiple regions? Mainsail 10 can quickly integrate the information. An operator can load valuable data into the TOS with ease, giving them access to timely information right at their fingertips. From the most niche of programs to critical port community systems like eModal, Mainsail 10 is the TOS of choice to work seamlessly across the industry.
Tideworks Unified Gateway
Having a diverse toolkit makes every terminal operator more flexible and responsive to any need. Tideworks is revolutionizing the marine terminal operations industry with TUG — the Tideworks Unified Gateway. TUG is an ever-growing library of third-party APIs that combine Tideworks’ decades of terminal operations experience with dynamic technical know-how to support all the right third-party integrations and tools that you or your customers may need.
Mainsail 10 is the first TOS to leverage TUG’s capabilities, making it more dynamic, adaptive, and agile than any previous TOS to respond to any need or use case. With Mainsail 10 and TUG combined, terminal operators have access to the widest software toolkit available.
Putting the Unity in Port Community
In the port community, eModal has built its reputation as the go-to central hub for information and collaboration across the industry. From terminal operators to shippers and truckers, eModal is used by over 50 ports and terminals globally.
For that reason, Tideworks is proud to say that eModal is fully adapted and integrated with Mainsail 10 to further increase efficiency across the two platforms. Port stakeholders using eModal are able to communicate with Mainsail 10 to access the information and data they need.
The community integration does not end there, however. Many systems in the industry, both inside and outside the walls of the terminal, can integrate flawlessly with Mainsail 10 to help unify the entire port community.
Read our NOT Case Study to explore how Tideworks implemented Mainsail® at New Orleans Terminal to create improved terminal operations and management.
It All Boils Down To Data
Communication breakdown between teams is the biggest obstacle to the success of any operation. In today’s world, communicating means getting the right data to the right person at the right time. Getting that critical data can be difficult if it is spread across various applications that are isolated from each other.
This is the core problem that Mainsail 10 solves with its third-party integrations. Terminal operators often cannot access all the data they need to get the job done through one sole system. They have to operate across platforms. Having third-party data accessible within Mainsail 10 makes this cross-platform communication easier — giving the right information to those who need it all within one TOS. Mainsail 10 gives terminal operators access to the totality of available data so their efficiency will never be limited by communication or information gaps.
Bottom line: when there are no barriers to accessing critical data, there are no barriers to operational efficiency.
Flexibility, Efficiency, Success
The rewards of integration flow downstream. When systems communicate seamlessly, terminal operators can work efficiently. When terminal operators work efficiently, they can better serve their customers.
Integrating with a wide variety of tools and applications gives any terminal operation an edge in both flexibility and speed. With Mainsail 10, you can be the most nimble and productive link in even the most competitive supply chains.
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