TRANSNET National Ports Authority (TNPA) has relaunched the Integrated Port Management System (IPMS) at its eight commercial ports after the system was suspended to allow TNPA to enhance the security controls and minimize the risk of a cyber-attack in future.
The relaunch is also part of its digital transformation strategy that will create a smart port system by 2028. TNPA says that it is striving to regain its competitive edge in a dynamic industry and IPMS will aid the transition into the freight logistics digital era.
“We are excited as TNPA’s journey with IPMS continues. The IPMS relaunch charters in new territory. Future enhancements are on the cards for implementation once the system has stabilized and full usage of the system modules has been obtained by all the users.” said chief harbour master for TNPA, Captain Rufus Lekala.
IPMS offers state-of-the-art vessel management technology and is globally recognised as a system that facilitates efficient vessel monitoring through the automation of traditionally managed operations. The system provides near-real-time access to operational information which results in ease of decision-making and improved port performance.
IPMS enables vessel agents to capture vessel arrival notifications and receive approval notifications online. The system also ensures accurate vessel information is made available on request. Industry role players will now have access to make online marine service requests and have a full view of the slot system to prevent overbooking of slots.
