WO2002016236A1

WO2002016236A1 - Ship assigning business managing system

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Publication number: WO2002016236A1
Application number: PCT/JP2001/003869
Authority: WO
Inventors: Takeshi Hokari; Makoto Sato
Original assignee: Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
Priority date: 2000-08-25
Filing date: 2001-05-09
Publication date: 2002-02-28
Also published as: AU2001256672A1; JP2002068418A

Abstract

In a ship assigning business managing system (1), each party concerned (5) can grasp the information on a loading place and the present state of carrying ships in real time by accessing through the Internet to a virtual loading port (4) which is embodied by a processing function (13) that to a database (2) of the information on the parties concerned and a WEB server (3) have. When each party inputs the model of the carrying ship, the kind and amount of the load and an entry timing of the ship, the party can simulate the entry/departure of the ship. Moreover, the seller and the buyer can do actual ship assigning business easily and quickly. As a result, in the ship assigning business of transportation using ships in an international dealing of merchandise, the parties concerned can grasp the loading place information and the ship present state in real time to manage the optimum transportation, production, inventory and cost according to the situation of the parties.

Description

Description Ship dispatch-related business management system Technical field

The present invention relates to a shipping service that can perform a shipping-related business in the international trade of commodities by aggregating related party information on a web server by constructing a network via the Internet. It is related to a related business management system. Background technology ''

In shipping operations for transporting goods, an intermediary enters between the seller and the buyer and mediates negotiations between the seller and the buyer using telephone, facsimile, e-mail, and other communication means. I have.

In other words, in the dispatching business, the number of ships and the number of communications related to the dispatching business are extremely large, and all communications with the seller are conducted in English, so the seller is directly Since negotiations with negotiations take a great deal of time, negotiations on ship allocation operations have been conducted through intermediaries.

In addition, for quarterly and monthly nomination of ships, conditions such as power strike timing are negotiated in the sales contract between the seller and the buyer. Common among customers. For both sellers and buyers, avoiding detention of the loading port and smooth entry and exit of the ship are advantageous in reducing costs, and in order to achieve this, It is necessary to equalize the timing of port entry for the vessel and the transaction timing for each cargo. Therefore, in order to equalize the transaction timing every quarter, the intermediary acts as a coordinator, coordinates with each customer, and strikes the seller. This coordination is best performed by an intermediary who is not in a direct stake in the parties. In addition, the intermediary can collect the power of each customer's inquiries to the seller and fire the power to maintain fairness among the customers under the same conditions (prevention of runaway, individual negotiations with the seller, etc.). It becomes possible. From this point of view, trading was conducted with an intermediary.

However, in the conventional ship assignment business, there is no system to centrally manage the seller information, the buyer information and the information on the shipping company, etc.Therefore, both the seller and the buyer will It was extremely difficult to accurately and promptly predict the delivery time of goods, because it had to predict the delivery time of the goods.

Here, the work of forecasting the delivery time of goods is performed by the seller and the broker and the buyer, and the forecast of the delivery time of the seller and the broker is called. It is a forecast of the loading period and the departure time of the vessel. In addition, the forecast by the buyer is to predict the time when the ship will eventually return to the port using the forecasts of the seller and intermediaries and the movement information of the ship from the shipping company.

For example, if the delivery changes due to the buyer's convenience, the buyer first consults the intermediary by telephone or the like. The intermediary provides the buyer with relevant information, such as the status of detention and stock status at the loading area. Buyer will re-estimate the delivery time based on the information provided. Based on the forecasts, change the type and quantity of cargo, change the vessel (replacement with a vessel destined for another port, etc.), cancel the vessel including cargo, and change the vessel allocation such as addition.

If the buyer decides to change the vessel, he will notify the intermediary of the request to change the vessel. Broker changes shipping to facsimile, e-mail, etc. to seller After making the request and attaching the seller's confirmation, contact the buyer to accept the vessel change.

However, with such a communication method, it is difficult for each party to obtain the detention status of the loading port in real time, so that it is not possible to make an appropriate change in the allocation of ships.

On the other hand, in the conventional vessel allocation-related business, the shipping company also communicates only with the buyer in arranging the vessel, and separately communicates information on the vessel movement with the buyer, the broker, and the seller. Is performed using communication means such as telephone, facsimile, and e-mail. Therefore, there are various types of changes regarding vessel allocation, confirmation of acceptance of the vessel (nomination), communication with the seller and the buyer on both vessel movements, and the status of the loading port for the buyer (inventory status, deceleration status, weather status, maintenance schedule, etc.). In the event of a procedure, it was difficult to obtain and transmit the information necessary for the operation and management of the vessel to the evening. In other words, the buyer must provide information such as the status of detention at the port of departure, the stock status, the weather, the estimated time of arrival at the port of loading, the expected cargo handling time, and the departure time, which are necessary for the buyer to predict the arrival of the vessel at the landing. Obtained 'Immediately difficult to communicate.

In addition, sellers need to obtain accurate and timely information on vessels arriving at ports in order to operate their own ports, produce products, and manage inventory. However, it was difficult for sellers to obtain such information in a timely manner using conventional methods. Disclosure of the invention

In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a ship assignment-related business management system that can collect information of each party at one place and accurately predict a future ship assignment time based on the collected information. It is to propose. Another object of the present invention is to provide a ship-related business management system that can collect information of each party in one place and can easily change the actual ship assignment in a short time based on the collected information. It is to propose. In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in the ship assignment-related business management system of the present invention, information distributed among sellers, buyers, intermediaries and shipping companies is centralized on a web server, and the information is By operating a virtual shipping port based on this, all shipping-related operations can be performed on the Web.

As a result, when each party accesses the virtual departure port of the web server, the loading information and vessel movement are displayed in real time on the web, overcoming the problem of time lag in business management. In this way, optimal transport, production, inventory, and cost management can be performed according to the situation of each party.

That is, the present invention relates to a ship-related business management system for performing a ship-related business process required for transport using a ship between a seller, a buyer, an intermediary and a shipping company in an international transaction of goods, A database that stores information necessary for processing of shipping-related operations at each of the buyer, broker, and shipping company, and based on the information held in the database, distribution information, including real-time display of vessel movements It has a web server that operates a virtual shipping port on the website that can process ship-related information and, based on the processing result, perform a ship assignment process corresponding to actual ship assignment. It is characterized by

Here, in a typical system according to the present invention, the seller is an overseas resource company that supplies iron ore, coal, and the like, and the buyer is an iron making company or a power company.

In addition, the web server includes a ship type, a type and quantity of cargo, Based on the three types of information on port entry timing, there is a forecasting means for predicting the ship entry / exit schedule including berthing standby time, berthing order, berthing time, loading / unloading time, and departure time according to the preset processing procedure. However, it is desirable that the prediction result by the prediction means be configured to be reflected in the virtual shipping port.

Further, it is desirable that the prediction means has a simulation function of vessel movement and inventory prediction.

In addition to this, when the port entry time and the berthing time are predetermined, the prediction means adds the expected cargo handling time according to the constant loading quantity to the berthing time, thereby departure time. It is desirable to calculate If the berthing time has not been determined in advance, the departure time of the Vessel, which has finished loading just before the berthing of the Vessel, will be adopted as the berthing time of the Vessel. It is desirable to calculate the departure time by adding the expected roles.

By using the prediction means configured in this way, simulations such as ship assignment can be performed accurately and quickly. In addition, the buyer can easily and promptly request a vessel allocation change and confirm the seller's acceptance. In addition, since the information on the loading area and the movement of the Vessel can be grasped one after another, it becomes easy for the buyer to manage the supply and demand of raw materials at the plant. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a ship assignment related business management system to which the present invention is applied.

Figure 2 is a schematic flow chart showing the procedure for arranging and changing vessels using the vessel assignment related business management system shown in Figure 1.

(Explanation of code) 1 Shipment-related business management system

2 Data base for each party's information

3 Web server

4 Virtual shipping port

5 Each party terminal

6 Internet

1 3 Processing function Best mode for carrying out the invention

Hereinafter, an example of a ship-related business management system to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings.

Fig. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of the ship assignment related business management system of this example. As shown in this figure, the ship assignment-related business management system 1 of this example performs data processing related to ship assignment-related business management based on the database 2 holding each party information and the party information. Based on this, a web server 3 that operates a virtual shipping port 4 on a web site, and each of the party terminals 5 (5 (1) to 5 (5) that can be connected to this web server 3 via the Internet 6 4)).

Database 2 is constantly updated by the information input of participants (sellers, buyers, shipping companies, intermediaries) accessing web server 3. In this way, each party accesses the virtual shipping port 4 from the terminal 5 via the Internet to the virtual shipping port 4 where the information is always provided from the database 2 in which the latest information from each party is stored. Access processing simulation using the processing function 13 (prediction means) of the web server 3, and based on the results, the parties concerned communicate with each other and communicate with each other. Coordination of business can be advanced. In other words, the processing function 13 is based on three types of information: the ship's hull type, the type and quantity of cargo, and the timing of entry into port, and according to a preset processing procedure, berthing waiting time, berthing order, berthing time, and loading. It has a function to predict the vessel's arrival and departure schedule, including duty hours and departure times, and the prediction results can be output on the website.

In addition, the processing function 13 of this example also has a simulation function of vessel movement and inventory prediction. In addition, after setting the expected cargo handling time according to the constant loading quantity in advance, if the port entry time and the berthing time are set in advance, the berthing time and these times are also set in advance. If not, the departure time of the Vessel, which finishes loading immediately before the Vessel's berth, is adopted as the Vessel's berthing time, and to this time, the expected loading time corresponding to the fixed loading volume is added. It has a function to calculate port departure time.

With reference to the flowchart of FIG. 2, the processing procedure by the ship assignment management business system 1 of this example will be described. The procedure shown in this figure is based on the use of ships as a means of transport between overseas resource companies (sellers) that supply iron ore, coal, etc., steel companies or power companies (buyers), shipping companies, and intermediaries. In this case, the transaction is conducted. '

First, the steel company, which is Buyer 5 (1), makes a shipping plan (step ST1). The steelmaking company formulates an iron ore purchase plan (ore type, trade volume by brand, and delivery schedule) based on its own steel production plan. The vessel allocation plan is based on the iron ore purchase plan, and is to plan the ship's schedule and arrangement necessary for taking over.

Specifically, an appropriate vessel will be arranged to pick up the necessary iron ore. Landing should be carried out in consideration of the detention situation / inventory situation / expected arrival / departure timing of the loading area Plan a service schedule until arrival. In addition, in line with changes in iron ore demand, such as a revision of the steel production plan, and changes in the ship's movement, the plan should be modified with flexibility as needed, such as replacing the ship or changing the destination. U. The vessel assignment plan is formulated on a yearly / quarter / monthly basis and is revised as appropriate in the event of any contingencies.

After creating such a vessel assignment plan, access the virtual loading port 4 on the website from the Internet communication terminal 5 (1) to check the loading status and the movement of the vessel (Step ST2). ). The loading point information is, for example, the status of detention at the loading point Z inventory status / maintenance / schedule / weather information, etc.Vessel movement is the current position, estimated loading point arrival time, and loading port departure forecast Information such as time and estimated arrival time at the landing site. After the confirmation, it is confirmed whether the vessel can be accepted (Step ST 3).

When it is confirmed that the seller is an overseas resource company, the vessel is arranged (steps ST4 and ST5). That is, after the buyer accepts the vessel acceptance request from the seller, the buyer informs the shipping company of the destination (shipment port) of the vessel / type and quantity of the product / return destination / desired operation schedule / Notify loading / unloading conditions. Conversely, the shipping company will inform the buyer of the fare / demurrage fee, early delivery fee / operating schedule, etc. When the seller confirms acceptance of the Vessel, data such as the estimated time of arrival at the Vessel / load type / quantity of the Vessel is updated on Database 2, and the data is updated using the updated data. Virtual shipping port 4 will also be updated.

Here, the feasibility of accepting the Vessel, etc. is determined through the Internet

Acceptance requests and confirmations are made between sellers and buyers who visit a website with 4. The virtual shipping port 4 has functions such as presenting the current status of the actual shipping port and simulating the status of future shipping ports. However, it is the party who accesses the website with the virtual port 4 that makes the decision.

If no confirmation is obtained, return to virtual port 4 (steps ST4 and ST2), change the plan to match the original plan, and again simulate the optimal dispatch schedule. Conduct a rationale.

Also, in the case of a change in vessel assignment, confirmation will be made in accordance with the same procedure as the procedure shown in the flowchart in Figure 2, and if confirmation is obtained, the vessel will be changed (Step ST6). Industrial applicability

As described above, according to the ship assignment-related business management system of the present invention. Information that has been distributed among the parties is aggregated on a web server, and when each party accesses the web server, the loading location information is obtained. The movement of the vessel can be grasped in real time. Therefore, it is possible to solve the conventional problem that a time lag occurs in a ship assignment-related business process and a real-time ship assignment process cannot be performed or is difficult. As a result, according to the ship assignment management system of the present invention, it is possible to manage transport, production, inventory, and cost optimally according to the situation of each party.

Also, based on the three types of information, the ship's type, the type and quantity of cargo, and the timing of port entry, information on the loading area and the port entry / exit schedule of the vessel is forecasted, and the dispatching simulation is performed using the forecast. The advantage is that it is possible to respond promptly to changes in the vessel, as the vessel is being called.

Claims

The scope of the claims

1. In a joint operation management system, which performs processing related to dispatching necessary for transportation using ships, between sellers, buyers, intermediaries and shipping companies in international trade of goods,

Based on the database that stores the information required for the ship-related operations at each of the sellers, buyers, intermediaries, and shipping companies, and based on the information held on the database, the loading site information and the real-time And a web server that operates a virtual shipping port on the web site that can process ship-related information, including the display of system information, based on the processing results, and that can perform the ship allocation process corresponding to the actual ship assignment. A ship-related business management system characterized by the following:

2. In Claim 1,

A ship-related business management system, wherein the seller is an overseas resource company that supplies iron ore, coal, and the like, and the buyer is an iron making company or an electric power company.

3. In Claims 1 or 2,

The web server, based on the three types of information on the ship's hull form, type and quantity of cargo, and arrival and departure time, according to a preset processing procedure, berthing waiting time, berthing order, berthing time, loading time, departure time A ship assignment-related business management system, comprising: forecasting means for forecasting a ship entry / exit schedule including time, wherein a result of the forecasting is reflected in the virtual port of departure.

4. In Claim 3,

A ship allocation related business management system, wherein the prediction means has a function of simulating the movement and inventory of the ship.

5. In Claims 3 or 4, wherein the predicting means, when the port entry time and the berthing time are determined in advance, calculate the expected cargo handling time according to the constant load quantity during the berthing time. By calculating the departure time,

If the berthing time has not been determined in advance, the departure time of the Vessel, which has finished loading just before the berthing of the Vessel, will be adopted as the berthing time of the Vessel, and at this berthing time, the cargo will be loaded in accordance with a certain amount of cargo. A ship allocation-related business management system that calculates port departure times by adding expected positions.