The client, a prominent U.S. seaport and a major hub for autos, bulk, break-bulk, and heavy-lift cargoes, sought to enhance its financial management capabilities. As a member of The Northwest Seaport Alliance and operating under state-enabling legislation, the Port plays a significant role in international trade. Covering over 2,700 acres, it handles a vast array of cargo activities. The Port needed a solution that could integrate seamlessly with its existing systems to streamline its unique billing processes. 

• • The Port’s financial operations, managed through Microsoft Dynamics GP, faced significant limitations due to the software’s lack of specialized entities for port-specific business functions.
  • The existing billing process required customization to address the unique needs such as docking fees, unloading/loading activities, labor charges, and maintenance services.
  • These processes were not natively supported by GP’s modules, leading to inefficiencies and difficulties in managing terminal billing.

• • Developed the Terminal Billing Solution, an add-on module for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0.
  • Integration with Finance and Sales Modules.
  • Ensures seamless processing of invoices and financial records.
  • Comprehensive billing capabilities to manages complex billing for various port activities, including docking, cargo handling, and maintenance services, with rates defined in the Terminal Billing Solution.
  • Extensive reporting provides detailed and customizable reports to support the billing process and enhance financial oversight.
  • MS CRM integration facilitates effective customer relationship management and operational coordination.
  • Compatibility with third-party products allows integration with other shipping and port-related applications to enhance functionality and data flow.