Paradip International Cargo Terminal (PICT) is a multipurpose port designed to handle clean cargo including containers. Built with a vision for high productivity, the terminal has modern infrastructure delivering stakeholder satisfaction.

PICT believes that technologybased intervention is one of the key pillars to the success of its terminal. The terminal was faced with the challenge of identifying a solution to seamlessly handle Break Bulk, Bulk and Container cargo while providing best-in-class features. Most solutions in the market offer the ability to handle only a single cargo with heavy customization required to handle other cargos. Even with considerable customization, the solutions offer limited functionality and do not provide the flexibility to adapt to the changing requirements.

After examination of various products available in the market, Infyz Terminal Operating System (iTOMS) was chosen and implemented at PICT to handle endto-end operations for all the cargo classes while providing high visibility across all the departments.

iTOMS is a high-end IT-enabled product, which connects all the departments of the terminal with one-time data capture. The information once fed is fully automated and integrated with all enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. The product increases the operational efficiency of the terminal as all entities connected with the port/terminal can access instant information on the operation of equipment (like mobile cranes, wagon loaders etc.), operations (loading, discharge, stock movement etc.), stock and yard details. This enables faster handling of cargo and ensures accountability for any delays and provides insights into taking corrective actions. The data captured in the system is automatically fed to the invoicing module and from there posted to SAP for accounts receivable.

• Key features and differentiators of the product
• iTOMS is fully mobile-enabled and integrates workflow processes in the Port unlike other products which only support notifications on the Mobile
• iTOMS supports role-based access even to screen level which helps to have external entities like agents or stevedores access the product. Internal entities are also Marine Operations Maintenance Cargo Operations BMHS Stacking Marine Operations Stack Terminal Support Rail/Road Wagon Loading Invoicing Stores Material Mgmt Procurement Outside Scope HR Outside Scope Finance Rail Track & Trace Alert Integrated Data User System Admin EDI Customs Vessel Agents Business Intelligence & Reporting KPI Reports Analytical Dashboards Vessel Operations Vessel Port Services Vessel Date Vessel Services Vessel Movements Voyage registration & Updates Port Activities differentiated through role-based privileges. Traditional systems only support function level access.
• iTOMS is EDI ready. The product can directly send EDI messages to customs and other entities
• iTOMS is fully integrated with ERP in bidirectional mode. It supports customer master, Purchase Orders and invoicing functionality to be synchronized with ERP. All integration is enabled through Open interfaces.
• iTOMS is integrated with PLC devices, this ensures seamless data communication to monitor and manage the Port Operations including wagon loading operations in a fully automated mode. Traditional systems do not support this capability

iTOMS provides comprehensive Business intelligence features, Operational and Analytical reporting and Management Dashboard available on mobile. iTOM implementation has supported PICT in becoming truly digital terminal.