Navis launches product to improve visibility of dangerous goods at ports

Navis has launched MACS3 API Services, aiming to facilitate safer vessel visits and improve visibility of dangerous goods flowing through ports.

Key stakeholders in the ocean shipping supply chain will be able to access specific loading calculations that can help team members better manage safe cargo handling across the supply chain and improve collaboration and efficiency for the port, terminal operators and carriers.

Ajay Bharadwaj, head of product management for Navis carrier and vessel solutions, said: “For the first time, ports, terminal operators, carriers and other key entities in the shipping industry can directly access and explore ship-specific loading calculation results for stability, strength, dangerous goods (DG), lashing and condition checks.