The Port of Oakland has launched a new online gateway called the Oakland Portal to provide a single point of entry to seaport operations. 

The port believes the tech platform to be an "industry first in the quest to digitize containerized cargo transportation."

"We're providing a comprehensive digital view of ships, cargo and terminal information all in one place on the computer," said John Driscoll, Port of Oakland maritime director.

The Oakland Portal aggregates shipping information from every marine terminal in a harbor, consolidating information from Oakland's active marine terminals.

The data provided includes cargo status, vessel schedules and live camera views of port thoroughfares.

These features are available to all users, with specialized functions such as paying terminal fees, cargo status updates and trucker appointments available with registration and a login.

The port said that additional upgrades are expected early in 2019, incorporating real-time performance metrics and dashboards customized for the various users.

It added that with the help of the Oakland Portal, supply chain operators will better manage trade flow as cargo owners would know when to expect merchandise with greater precision, while trucking companies would know exactly when and where to dispatch drivers for container pick-up.

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