Porto-Franco City

In the Odesa Sea Port, the innovative digital platform DocPort has been launched, representing a groundbreaking solution for automating port processes, developed by the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA). Following its successful implementation in the ports of Reni, Izmail, and Chornomorsk, this system is now available in one of the country's major ports.

DocPort facilitates electronic document flow among all participants in the logistics chain, including administrations, operators, freight forwarders, carriers, and government bodies. This results in reduced vessel and cargo processing times, minimized paperwork, and increased operational transparency.

For businesses, the DocPort system offers numerous advantages:

• saving between 1 to 6 hours on the processing of a single vessel;
• expedited issuance of exit documents;
• transparency through electronic signatures of responsible parties;
• increased port capacity by 3-5% without additional infrastructure investments;
• the ability to connect new participants through an open API.

Additionally, the platform allows for queue management for entry, 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 maritime module of DocPort at the Southern Port in June-July 2025, which will enable electronic data exchange between maritime agents and shore services.

DocPort is a Ukrainian innovation developed by the team at USPA. The system is provided to users free of charge and demonstrates how a government agency can create effective digital solutions for the logistics sector.