1. Project PORTLINK Customer Workshops DECEMBER 2004

2. AGENDA Welcome & Introductions Portlink Overview Project Methodology
Functionality
Process Flows
EDI Messages
Technical Architecture
Minimum User Requirements
Questions
Way forward

3. PORTLINK Overview

4. Alignment with e-port vision
To create a single point of access to NPA transactions and information for all Stakeholders
The focus is to improve cargo flow and planning processes, especially marine operational efficiencies in the ports of South Africa.

5. THE VISION

6. What is Portlink?
It is a service request and information system that provides real time access to information
It maintains transactional details of billable activities provided through a secure web accessible interface

7. Project Methodology

8. Project Methodology
The Rational Unified Process methodology is utilized for the implementation of Portlink and is characterized by the following phases:
Inception
Elaboration
Construction and Development
Transition

9. RUP Methodology
17 December 2004
September 2004

10. PORTLINK Functionality, Process Flows and EDI Messages

11. Portlink Functionality
Real-time visibility
Marine operations visibility
Marine services requests
Dangerous goods declaration
Work and bunker permits
Electronic submission of cargo documentation
Cargo dues orders
Manifests
Outturn reports

12. Vessel Arrival Notification Online Capture
Port Control/
Harbour Master
ID 100
Agent
Marine Operations
NPA SAP
Terminal Operators

13. Vessel Arrival Notification EDI Message
Port Control/
Harbour Master
IFTSAI
Agent
Marine Operations
NPA SAP
Terminal Operators

14. Cargo Dues Order Online Capture and EDI
EDI Message
NPA SAP
Agent

15. Manifest Submission EDI Message
CUSCAR EDI Message
NPA SAP
Agent

16. Outturn Reports Online Capture and EDI Message
NPA SAP
Terminal Operators

17. EDIFACT Message Process Flow
EDIFACT/XML
XML
NPA SAP
CLIENT
EDIFACT/XML
XML

18. EDI Messages Message Purpose IFTSAI IFTDGN CUSCAR CARGO DUES
This EDI Message contains all information related to a vessel that arrives at the port e.g. Vessel Name, Voyage Number, Vessel Call Sign. This critical data will be utilized to generate an arrival number.
IFTDGN
This message contains all information related to dangerous goods that will be transported, loaded and/or discharged at any South African Port. The information provided will provide details needed to ensure the overall safety of the port system.
CUSCAR
This EDI message contains all information related to commodities loaded or discharged in any South African port, and will be utilized for collation and statistics.
CARGO DUES
(Custom XML)
This message would contain all the information that NPA requires for cargo that will be handled and triggers the billing/invoicing process.
INVOIC
This message contains invoice information.

19. Technical Architecture

20. Technical Architecture
NPA USERS
APPLICATION
INTEGRATION
DATA STORE
PORTAL DB
DEDICATED BANDWIDTH
HTTP &
Network Dispatcher
FIREWALL
FIREWALL
CLIENTS
APPLICATION
INTEGRATION
DATA STORE
PORTAL DB

21. Minimum User Requirements

22. Minimum User Requirements
Two Alternatives
Internet connection which will enable access to PORTLINK and web templates that need to be completed and submitted
Own systems with the ability to construct, send and receive EDIFACT messages

23. Questions ?

24. Way Forward

25. Way Forward Presentation Handouts Future Port Sessions
PORTLINK Project Updates
User Participation

26. Contact Information
Akesh Lalla – Project Manager
(011)
Reyhana Karim – B2B Stream Lead
PORTLINK Project Office
(011)

27. Thank You