Berth Scheduling, Reimagined

Precision planning, clearer communication and streamlined execution – all in one platform

Addressing the Challenges of Marine Terminal Scheduling and Demurrage Costs

Managing vessel calls and cargo operations is a complex, time-sensitive process. Without clear coordination and efficient planning, terminals risk extended berth times, costly demurrage fees and reduced throughput. Inconsistent communication between stakeholders often causes delays, bottlenecks and scheduling uncertainty—driving up operational costs and putting pressure on terminal performance.

Stay Ahead of Delays, Demurrage and Disruption

Mainstay MTO’s schedule management solution helps terminal teams tackle these challenges head-on.


By providing a single, real-time view of berth activity, it keeps all stakeholders aligned and up to date. With streamlined planning tools and live data, teams can coordinate with confidence, reduce costly delays and make faster, better-informed decisions that optimise throughput and cut demurrage costs.


Plan with Precision

The first step to smooth terminal operations starts here.

Mainstay MTO gives planning teams a unified view of berth activity, helping you coordinate vessel calls, reduce demurrage risk, and keep throughput high. With real-time visibility and smarter scheduling tools, you can stay ahead of delays and make confident decisions from the outset.

Integrated Berth Schedule View

Get a single view of berth activity with colour-coded status indicators and intuitive markers.

Dynamic Schedule Adjustment

When plans change, adapt quickly – shift arrival times, reassign berths or resolve overlaps with ease.

Pre-Arrival Questionnaires (PAQ)

Capture and share critical pre-call details from agents, masters and terminals, supporting early conflict resolution and readiness.

Tidal Awareness (Optional Feature)

Overlay tidal data where relevant, to optimise vessel arrival windows and minimise navigational risks.

Execute with Confidence

Keep Every Move in Sync

Mainstay MTO gives you a live, up-to-date view of all scheduled vessel calls and their assigned berths—so your team stays coordinated, informed and ready to act.

Live Schedule Status & Tracking

Vessel status updates and clear visibility of berth assignments help everyone stay aligned.

Event Logging & Collaboration

Capture key events as they happen – from cargo transfers to mooring times – keeping everyone on the same page.

Checklists & Documentation

Generate and manage essential documents like Ship/Shore Safety Checklists, Letters of Protest and product transfer forms – all in one place.

Compatibility & Vetting

Access each vessel’s compatibility and compliance status instantly to ensure safety and reduce risk.

Continuously Improve

Use data insights to drive smarter decisions and demonstrate performance.
Track berth usage, delays and key event timings to spot trends, pinpoint bottlenecks and show stakeholders where efficiency is improving.

Terminal Analytics

Explore berth utilisation, delay causes and event phase timings. Identify operational bottlenecks and opportunities to improve.

Demurrage Claim Support

All call information – from arrival data to event logs and communications – is captured in one location, cutting hours off demurrage investigations.

Performance Dashboards

Clear visuals to track trends, KPIs and efficiency over time, helping you demonstrate value and prioritise improvements.

Audit-Ready Records

Maintain a complete, time-stamped log of every vessel call and operation, supporting internal reviews and external audits with ease.

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Benefits at a Glance

Optimise Your Scheduling With:

Features
Single-view berth schedule An up-to-date, visual schedule that keeps everyone aligned – with colour-coded activity markers for at-a-glance clarity.
Shared stakeholder view Ensure smooth coordination with a centralised schedule accessible to all relevant teams and third parties.
Integrated cargo movement tracking Capture, monitor and review cargo operations with automatic event logging for better traceability and compliance.
Proactive change alerts Keep everyone informed of schedule changes with real-time notifications that reduce surprises and delays.
Live data updates Always work from the most current information with seamless data syncing between berth activities and vessel tracking.
Joined-up vessel call management From pre-arrival to departure, manage the full vessel call lifecycle with streamlined, entry-to-exit communication tools.

Let’s Talk Terminal Efficiency

See how MTO simplifies planning, boosts throughput and cuts delays.