Intelligent port and navigation management service integrated platform system

By integrating port and shipping data through the smart port and shipping management service platform, cross-system data sharing and intelligent transactions are realized, solving the problems of data silos and low transaction efficiency in the port and shipping industry, improving the scientific nature of management decisions and operational efficiency, and building an efficient and safe smart shipping ecosystem.

CN121960941APending Publication Date: 2026-05-01CHINA TRANSPORT INFORMATION TECH GRP CO LTD +1
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CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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CHINA TRANSPORT INFORMATION TECH GRP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-12-09
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

The current port and shipping industry suffers from problems such as data silos, single-dimensional monitoring data, difficulty in integrating multi-source information, and low transaction efficiency, which leads to insufficient scientific and timely management decisions and affects the safety and efficiency of port and shipping operations.

Method used

A smart port and shipping management service integrated platform will be built to integrate data from ports, waterways, and logistics parks, enabling cross-system data sharing. Through multi-source information integration and intelligent early warning, the accuracy of management decisions will be improved. Combining 3D digital twin technology and large-screen visualization, the port and shipping situation will be presented intuitively. The transaction process will be optimized to achieve intelligent ship-cargo matching and electronic booking, thereby improving transaction transparency and efficiency.

Benefits of technology

It has solved the problem of data silos, realized the overall management of port and shipping elements, improved the scientific nature and timeliness of management decisions, reduced safety risks, improved operational and transaction efficiency, and built an efficient and safe smart shipping ecosystem.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an intelligent port and navigation management service integrated platform system. The platform system comprises a port and navigation operation monitoring module, a navigation channel integrated management module, a navigation intelligent transaction module and a port intelligent service module. The port navigation operation monitoring module is used for realizing unified operation monitoring of safety, production, scheduling and operation conditions of subordinate ports, channels, ship locks and logistics parks of the port affair group; the channel comprehensive management module is used for coordinating a channel maintenance project, a channel construction project and a related safety supervision project; the shipping smart transaction is used for optimizing the whole process of shipping transaction by creating a shipping transaction management platform; and the port intelligent service module is used for comprehensively supporting service requests of different business modes and different customer types of each business unit. According to the method, a unified data architecture and a business portal are constructed, cross-link and cross-system data sharing and one-stop operation are supported, and the problem that traditional business systems run independently and are difficult to co-schedule is solved.
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Smart Port and Shipping Management Service Integrated Platform System Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of smart port and shipping technology, specifically to an integrated platform system for smart port and shipping management services. Background Technology

[0002] As a core component of the integrated transportation system, port and shipping transportation is a crucial hub connecting domestic and international trade and promoting coordinated regional economic development. Its level of digitalization and intelligence directly impacts logistics efficiency, operating costs, and safety management capabilities. With the continuous growth of global trade and the ongoing improvement of inland waterway networks, the demand for efficient collaboration, intelligent management, and convenient services in core port and shipping business areas such as ports, waterways, and logistics is becoming increasingly urgent.

[0003] Currently, my country's port and shipping industry has made some progress in digitalization, but it still faces many prominent problems that hinder the industry's high-quality development:

[0004] (1) Port and shipping operations involve multiple aspects such as port operations, waterway maintenance, vessel scheduling, logistics transportation, and government supervision. Currently, each business area uses an independent information system. Core data such as ports, waterways, vessels, and logistics parks are stored separately on different platforms, forming "data silos." This makes data sharing difficult and prevents the realization of unified management and coordinated scheduling of all port and shipping elements, which greatly affects the scientific nature and timeliness of management decisions.

[0005] (2) Existing port and shipping monitoring is mostly limited to a single business scenario. The monitoring data has a single dimension and is not capable of capturing and integrating key elements such as ship dynamics, channel depth, meteorological and hydrological conditions, and equipment operating status in real time. This makes it difficult to accurately predict and provide timely warnings of port and shipping operation risks, which poses potential hazards to navigation safety and production operations.

[0006] (3) Existing port and shipping production management cannot integrate multi-source information such as video panoramic data, real-time ship monitoring data, and waterway hydrological data into layers and seamlessly connect them in two-dimensional and three-dimensional modes. This makes it difficult for managers to intuitively grasp the overall situation of port and shipping production and operation. The analysis of core indicators such as berth utilization rate, ship time in port, and waterway navigation capacity lacks data support, and the decision-making process is highly subjective.

[0007] (4) Traditional shipping transactions rely on offline connections and manual negotiation, resulting in low efficiency in matching ships and cargoes, insufficient transparency in freight rates, and a lack of intelligent optimization methods for shipping capacity and logistics routes.

[0008] In summary, the port and shipping industry currently faces significant technological shortcomings in areas such as data integration, comprehensive monitoring, intelligent management, and efficient transactions. There is an urgent need to build an integrated smart port and shipping management service platform with a unified architecture, full-scenario coverage, intelligent collaboration, and security and controllability to address industry pain points and improve the digital management level, operational efficiency, and service quality of the port and shipping industry. Summary of the Invention

[0009] In view of the technical problems mentioned in the background, the purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated platform system for intelligent port and shipping management services.

[0010] To achieve the objectives of this invention, the technical solution provided by this invention is as follows:

[0011] A smart port and shipping management service integrated platform system, the platform system includes a port and shipping operation monitoring module, a waterway comprehensive management module, a shipping smart transaction module, and a port smart service module;

[0012] The port and shipping operation monitoring module is used to realize unified operation monitoring of the safety, production, scheduling and operation of ports, waterways, locks and logistics parks under the port group. It uses a large screen as a visualization medium and uses data processing and rendering technology to visualize port and shipping operation and production data, displaying various port and shipping production operation processes and real-time operation data, various analysis reports and video monitoring screens.

[0013] The integrated waterway management module is used to coordinate waterway maintenance projects, waterway construction projects, and related safety supervision projects; it provides management support in project planning, execution, and record management to ensure the smooth progress of waterway projects.

[0014] The aforementioned intelligent shipping transaction system aims to optimize the entire shipping transaction process by creating a shipping transaction management platform, encompassing core functions such as capacity matching, logistics coordination, and data analysis. It improves transaction efficiency through intelligent ship-cargo matching, electronic booking, and contract management; enhances logistics coordination capabilities through multimodal transport scheduling, dynamic tracking, and route optimization; and assists decision-making with market forecasting, performance evaluation, and risk warning. Its goal is to integrate shipping resources, achieve digital and transparent transactions, reduce operating costs, and build an efficient, safe, and sustainable intelligent shipping ecosystem.

[0015] The port smart service module is designed to fully support service requests from various business units under different business models and for different customer types. It provides port services, shipping services, logistics services, trade services, and data asset value-added services. Service formats include information dissemination, self-service inquiry, online appointment, e-commerce, and comprehensive business processing services, and it has mobile, self-service, and intelligent support capabilities.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0017] (1) Integrate scattered data from ports, waterways, locks, logistics parks, etc., to build a unified data architecture and business portal, support cross-link and cross-system data sharing and one-stop operation, solve the problem of independent operation and difficult collaborative scheduling of traditional business systems, and improve the scientific nature and timeliness of management decisions;

[0018] (2) It covers the entire process of port and shipping production, safety, scheduling and operation, and integrates multi-source information such as AIS data, IoT device data, meteorological and hydrological data, and video surveillance to achieve real-time capture of ship dynamics, equipment operation, waterway status and transaction process; through intelligent early warning mechanism, it accurately predicts potential risks such as navigation safety and production operations, reduces safety hazards and ensures stable operation;

[0019] (3) By leveraging technologies such as 3D digital twins, seamless integration of two-dimensional and three-dimensional systems, and large-screen visualization, the overall situation of port and shipping production and operation can be presented intuitively; through historical data modeling, KPI calculation, and trend prediction, data support can be provided for berth scheduling, capacity allocation, project management, etc., replacing the traditional subjective decision-making mode and improving management accuracy and operational efficiency.

[0020] (4) Digitalize the traditional offline and manual negotiation transaction model, improve the efficiency of shipping capacity resource allocation through functions such as intelligent ship-cargo matching, electronic booking, real-time freight rate inquiry, and multimodal transport collaboration; realize the transparency of the transaction process, reduce communication and operating costs, and integrate value-added services such as insurance, law, and finance to build an efficient and sustainable smart shipping transaction ecosystem.

[0021] (5) Standardize project management and ensure the quality of waterway construction and maintenance: Through the planning management, execution management and file management functions of the waterway integrated management module, the waterway maintenance, construction and safety supervision projects are managed throughout the entire life cycle. Combined with emergency auxiliary services, the smooth progress of the project is ensured and the navigation capacity and maintenance quality of the waterway are improved. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 is a system architecture diagram provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 is a functional block diagram of the port and shipping operation monitoring module provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 is a functional module diagram of the shipping smart transaction module provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 is a functional module diagram of the port smart service module provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 is a functional block diagram of the integrated waterway management module provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 is a functional block diagram of the smart port provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 1 shows the structure of the smart port and shipping management service platform system provided in this embodiment.

[0030] The integrated smart port and shipping management service platform system provided in this embodiment integrates information systems related to production, operation, management, and services, and incorporates the digital and intelligent management requirements of ports, waterways, and logistics parks to achieve seamless internal collaboration. The platform's services include port and shipping operation monitoring, smart shipping transactions, smart port and shipping services, and smart port and shipping management. Specifically, it includes the following:

[0031] (1) Port and shipping operation monitoring module

[0032] The port and shipping operation monitoring system enables unified monitoring of the safety, production, scheduling, and operation of ports, waterways, locks, and logistics parks under the port group. Using a large screen as a visualization medium, data processing and rendering technologies are employed to visualize port and shipping operation data, showcasing various port and shipping production processes, real-time operational data, analytical reports, video surveillance footage, and more.

[0033] Table 1 shows the main functional modules of the port and shipping operation monitoring module.

[0034] Table 1

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[0040] (2) Integrated Waterway Management Module

[0041] Integrated waterway management aims to coordinate waterway maintenance projects, waterway construction projects, and related safety supervision projects. It provides management support in areas such as project planning, execution, and record management to ensure the smooth progress of waterway projects.

[0042] (2.1) Smart Port

[0043] As shown in Figure 6, the integrated platform allows users to quickly access various business systems and perform one-stop operations. Navigation portals for other business systems within the smart port are integrated into a unified interface, facilitating quick switching and operation.

[0044] (2.2) Smart Navigation Channel

[0045] Integrated waterway management: 1) Planning and statistical management

[0046] Annual planning: Develop waterway maintenance plans, construction plans, and budget allocation plans, and support multi-departmental collaborative editing and approval.

[0047] The process for developing a waterway plan is as follows:

[0048] (1) Each waterway management unit shall formulate various waterway plans for its jurisdiction based on the actual work situation, which mainly include task type, task description, implementing agency and personnel, indicator requirements, etc.

[0049] (2) The group's waterway management department shall compile the waterway plans of each waterway management company and make adjustments, improvements and supplements accordingly;

[0050] (3) The waterway plan will be distributed to each waterway management company for specific implementation.

[0051] 2) Waterway Maintenance Project Management: The waterway maintenance project management subsystem automates and informatizes the waterway maintenance project management process through modules such as maintenance project procurement management, contract management, design management, implementation management, and maintenance technology assessment management. Specifically, it includes: maintenance project procurement management; maintenance project contract management; maintenance project design management; maintenance project implementation management; and maintenance technology assessment management.

[0052] 3) Navigational Aid Telemetry Management: Through the integrated platform, users can quickly access the navigational aid telemetry management subsystem. This subsystem ensures the normal operation and maintenance of navigational aid facilities by collecting and analyzing key data from navigational aid equipment in real time. The system features real-time dynamic monitoring, navigational aid anomaly detection and alarm, navigational aid telemetry, and statistical analysis of navigational aid operation and maintenance status.

[0053] 4) Equipment and Facility Management: The system addresses the construction, maintenance, upkeep, management, and use of waterway facilities during operation. By introducing advanced and mature technologies, it provides unified management of vessel ledgers, equipment ledgers, vehicle ledgers, navigation aid ledgers, office assets, and IT assets. It also enables information sharing among waterway management departments to facilitate scientific analysis of equipment and facility operational status, thereby improving waterway equipment management and navigation efficiency. This mainly includes: vessel ledger management; equipment ledger management; vehicle ledger management; navigation aid ledger management; office asset management; and IT asset management. This module primarily manages two types of IT assets: tangible and intangible. Tangible IT asset management mainly manages the planning, procurement, registration, and requisition of IT assets such as computer room facilities and equipment, PCs, laptops, projectors, digital imaging equipment, printers, other office equipment, accessories, and consumables. Intangible IT asset management mainly manages the registration and management of self-built and externally built systems such as purchased office software, OA systems, expert database systems, and waterway statistics; and manages equipment and facility scrapping.

[0054] 5) Safety Supervision and Management: The safety supervision and management subsystem primarily serves the Safety Supervision Department of the Waterway Bureau and related business departments (offices) and waterway branches. It mainly includes holiday duty management, safety production risk and accident management, emergency drill management, special period activity management, safety supervision and inspection management, and safety supervision system management. The main functional framework is as follows: Holiday duty management; Safety production risk and accident management; Emergency drill management; Special period activity management; Safety supervision and inspection management; Safety supervision system management;

[0055] 6) Engineering File Management: The engineering file management subsystem is mainly used to receive, organize, preserve, utilize, statistically analyze, and maintain archival materials such as planning and statistical files, project files, safety supervision files, waterway mapping files, and daily management files. It mainly includes: receiving engineering files, organizing engineering files, preserving engineering files, utilizing engineering files, statistically analyzing engineering files, and maintaining engineering files.

[0056] 7) Integrated Waterway Management App: The Integrated Waterway Management App primarily provides convenient business application functions for relevant waterway management users, including waterway business management, data visualization and reporting, notifications and messages, and safety supervision. Users can access the data and functions of the waterway operation monitoring and management platform anytime, anywhere via mobile devices, facilitating waterway management departments in calculating maritime traffic safety situations, disaster early warning, and risk prevention and control assessments. It mainly includes: user management, waterway business management, data visualization and reporting, notifications and messages, safety supervision management, project inspection management, navigation mark anomaly information alerts, and navigation mark information query.

[0057] 8) Waterway Video Surveillance: Through the integrated platform, users can quickly access the video surveillance platform. The video surveillance platform displays images captured by cameras in the main window of the client after signal processing, in the form of video images or video overview tables. It supports 1 / 4 / 9 / 16-channel video surveillance and allows switching between different screens.

[0058] (2.2) Electronic navigation channel map

[0059] Through the integrated platform, users can quickly access electronic navigation charts. Access involves creating a digitally represented navigation chart of inland waterway features, water depth, and navigation aids. This electronic navigation chart is overlaid on a map (including maps and satellite remote sensing images) to form a unified smart navigation data foundation – a single map of the waterway. Based on this unified map, application modules are developed, including basic electronic navigation chart services, element management, vessel management, video management, electronic patrol, data statistics, and electronic fence management modules. An electronic navigation chart publishing system is also developed to allow other application systems within this project to access the newly created electronic navigation charts.

[0060] (2.3) Intelligent checkpoints for waterways

[0061] Through the integrated platform, users can quickly access the intelligent waterway checkpoint system. This system includes functions such as vessel dynamic data collection, navigational flow monitoring, AIS activation status verification, and identification and evidence collection of vessel violations / lawful activities.

[0062] The intelligent checkpoint system can effectively solve relevant business management problems at key sections of navigable waterways, including vessel traffic statistics, vessel identification and tracking, vessel freeboard height identification, vessel AIS activation status verification, and identification and evidence collection of vessel violations / laws.

[0063] (2.4) Unified Portal Management

[0064] Unified portal management is the core entry point of the waterway integrated management system. It is responsible for integrating the functions of various subsystems and providing unified user authentication, access control, secure access and single sign-on (SSO) services to ensure the safe, efficient and convenient operation of the system.

[0065] (2.5) Emergency Auxiliary Services

[0066] Through the integrated platform, users can quickly access the VHF dispatch system. The VHF ship-to-shore dispatch system mainly realizes the aggregation of multiple base stations, further integrating wired and wireless dispatch. It primarily handles higher-level command and dispatch tasks such as cross-base station and cross-group calls, and hybrid wired / wireless dispatch.

[0067] (3) Shipping Smart Transaction Module

[0068] Smart shipping transactions optimize the entire shipping transaction process by creating a shipping transaction management platform, encompassing core functions such as capacity matching, logistics coordination, and data analysis. The platform improves transaction efficiency through intelligent ship-cargo matching, electronic booking, and contract management; enhances logistics coordination capabilities through multimodal transport scheduling, dynamic tracking, and route optimization; and assists decision-making through market forecasting, efficiency assessment, and risk warning. Its goal is to integrate shipping resources, achieve digital and transparent transactions, reduce operating costs, and build an efficient, secure, and sustainable smart shipping ecosystem. Specific details include the following:

[0069] (3.1) Basic transportation services

[0070] Based on cargo information, ship information, port conditions, etc., we formulate the most optimized loading and unloading plan; we track the location and status of cargo in real time and provide early warning of anomalies to ensure the safe transportation of cargo.

[0071] Cargo loading, unloading and transportation

[0072] It provides online cargo loading and unloading applications (supporting containers, bulk cargo, liquid cargo, etc.). After receiving the application, the port automatically generates a loading and unloading plan based on the loading and unloading progress and cargo weight / volume data.

[0073] Ship Management

[0074] The ship owner submits vessel information (certificates, tonnage, draft, etc.), which is then reviewed and maintained by the port's back office. Transportation route planning.

[0075] Based on data such as weather, sea conditions, and port congestion, we provide optimal route suggestions.

[0076] It supports dynamic route adjustment and calculates flight time and fuel consumption costs.

[0077] (3.2) Digital transaction and matching services

[0078] By leveraging big data and algorithms, we can achieve efficient matching of ports, ships, and cargo, optimize the allocation of transportation resources, and improve logistics efficiency.

[0079] Intelligent matching of port vessels and cargo

[0080] The algorithm matches cargo owners' needs (cargo type, quantity, time) with shipping capacity (cabin space, route) and port availability.

[0081] Supports two-way recommendation: cargo owners post their needs / ship owners post available slots, and matching results are automatically pushed.

[0082] One-click freight rate calculation

[0083] The shipper inputs cargo parameters: volume, weight, port of origin and destination, and additional requirements (insurance, expedited service), and generates a comprehensive freight rate and a detailed quotation (basic freight + surcharges + taxes) in real time.

[0084] (3.3) Risk Management and Assurance

[0085] We monitor goods through video surveillance, port connections, and logistics information, ensuring full monitoring throughout the transportation process. We also provide third-party insurance, allowing for quick contact with insurance companies.

[0086] (3.4) Legal and Contract Services: Provides functions for uploading and viewing electronic contracts. Integrates with third-party legal aid and arbitration platforms.

[0087] (3.5) Value-added services: Integrate with the existing "Land Port Booking System" platform to realize multimodal transport between road and water. Integrate with third-party supply chain finance platforms to provide relevant financial services.

[0088] (3.6) Shipping inquiry: Real-time freight rate inquiry based on route, cargo type and container type, supporting multi-port price comparison.

[0089] (3.7) Shipping booking is directly connected to the shipping company's system, providing online booking of space, container application, and draft bill of lading generation. Booking status tracking (such as container release and customs clearance time reminders) is available, and modification or cancellation is supported.

[0090] (4) Port Smart Service Module

[0091] The port smart service platform is a unified port service platform system at the group level, fully supporting service requests from various business units with different business models and customer types. It provides functions such as port services, shipping services, logistics services, trade services, and data asset value-added services. Service formats include information dissemination, self-service inquiry, online appointment, e-commerce, and comprehensive business processing services, with mobile, self-service, and intelligent support capabilities. Specifically, it includes the following:

[0092] (4.1) Port Public Services: Port public services provide convenient online consignment and settlement services to port customers through an online business hall. Shipping pre-port services and port operation consignment: Provides online agreement signing services between cargo owners / shipping companies and the port, including electronic consignment for loading, unloading, storage, and transshipment. Supports real-time tracking of consignment status (e.g., operation progress, equipment scheduling) and early warning of abnormal situations (e.g., delays, cargo damage). Automated generation of fee invoices, linked to subsequent payment modules.

[0093] Lugangtong vehicle operation service: enables remote reservation of container trucks / freight trucks to enter the port (arrival time, designated berth) and issuance of electronic passes.

[0094] Port and Shipping Services: Vessel berthing and departure applications, pilotage / tugboat request declarations, and collaborative operation planning (such as loading / unloading, refueling, and replenishment). Dynamically displays berth occupancy status and supports priority adjustments (e.g., for emergency supply vessels). Optimizes port berth utilization and reduces vessel dwell time in port.

[0095] Port Fee Payment Service: Integrates online payment for all port fees (loading and unloading fees, storage fees, anchorage fees, etc.). Automatically generates invoices by linking work orders, and provides electronic invoices and historical record queries.

[0096] Port service information inquiry: Real-time inquiry of port operation dynamics (such as ship berthing and departure, cargo status in port), fee standards, policies and regulations.

[0097] Port and shipping information releases: Official port announcements (such as weather-related sailing cancellations and rate adjustments) and shipping market updates (such as freight rate indices).

[0098] Online booking for port and shipping services: One-stop booking for port services (such as container inspection and dangerous goods declaration) and window services (such as document processing).

[0099] (4.2) Waterway public services: Waterway public services are used to provide the public with a full range of services including navigation warnings and notices, port and waterway navigation information, meteorological and hydrological information, vessel traffic information, vessel safety information, and rescue and relief information.

[0100] Vessel navigation services: Provides query functions for various waterways, including waterway name, navigable tonnage, water depth, navigable width, etc.

[0101] Riverside Meteorological Services: Real-time release of meteorological data (wind speed, visibility, precipitation, fog) along the waterway, updated every 1 hour. Provides short-term (24-hour) and emergency (sudden severe convective weather) warnings, along with navigation advice (such as speed limits and suspension of navigation). Hydrological Information Services: Real-time monitoring and release of water level, current velocity, and depth data (such as data from draft stations and ADCP monitoring points). Waterway Notices: Standardized release of routine notices (such as waterway maintenance, beacon adjustments, and lock overhaul plans). Waterway Dimensions Release: Dynamically updated data on actual waterway width, curvature radius, and bridge clearance height. Port and Waterway Navigation Information Release: Integrates port berth information, anchorage designation, and recommended inbound and outbound routes. Releases information on navigation aid status (such as light buoy malfunction alarms) and the location of navigational aids (such as radar transponders).

[0102] (4.3) Lock Public Services: The intelligent joint scheduling system for locks primarily serves the management of lock operation scheduling, enabling remote lock scheduling and improving the convenience of lock passage for boaters. Intelligent joint scheduling mainly includes single-lock intelligent scheduling and multi-lock joint scheduling. Lock Passage Application: Vessels submit lock passage applications via PC or mobile APP, including vessel information (ship name, IMO number, dimensions, tonnage), cargo information (type, weight, dangerous goods label), port of departure / destination, etc. Lock Passage Information Inquiry: Displays the vessel's current queue position, estimated passage time, and lock chamber arrangement. Historical Record Inquiry: Provides traceability of past lock passage times, payment records, and violation records (such as speeding, queue jumping). Automatic Lock Passage Payment: Automatically generates fees based on vessel tonnage, cargo type, and number of lock passages. Supports online payment (Alipay, WeChat, UnionPay), ETC automatic deduction, and monthly account deduction for enterprises. Electronic Invoices: Automatically generates electronic invoices or payment vouchers, supporting download and printing. Overdue Payment Management: Restricts lock passage applications for vessels with overdue payments and sends payment reminders. Lock Passage Plan Viewing: Plan Release: The lock management agency releases daily lock passage plans (such as time-slot lock chamber allocation and vessel batch lists). Plans can be viewed via PC, mobile app, and SMS / WeChat push notifications. Joint Lock Passage Application: Batch Submission: Fleets or shipping companies can submit joint lock passage applications for multiple vessels at once (such as towing convoys or container ship groups). Collaborative Scheduling: The system automatically allocates lock passage times and lock chambers for vessels in the same batch, ensuring synchronized passage for the fleet.

[0103] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are merely illustrative and explanatory of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention to the scope of the described embodiments. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and many more variations and modifications can be made based on the teachings of the present invention, all of which fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A smart port and shipping management service integrated platform system, characterized in that, The platform system includes a port and shipping operation monitoring module, a waterway comprehensive management module, a shipping smart transaction module, and a port smart service module. The port and shipping operation monitoring module is used to achieve unified monitoring of the safety, production, scheduling, and operation of ports, waterways, locks, and logistics parks under the port group. It uses a large screen as a visualization medium and leverages data processing and rendering technologies to visualize port and shipping operation data, displaying various port and shipping production processes, real-time operational data, various analytical reports, and video surveillance footage. The waterway comprehensive management module coordinates waterway maintenance projects, waterway construction projects, and related safety supervision projects; it provides management support in project planning, execution, and record management to ensure the smooth progress of waterway projects. The shipping smart transaction module optimizes the entire shipping transaction process by creating a shipping transaction management platform, covering core functions such as capacity matching, logistics collaboration, and data analysis. It improves transaction efficiency through intelligent ship-cargo matching, electronic booking, and contract management; enhances logistics collaboration capabilities through multimodal transport scheduling, dynamic tracking, and route optimization; and assists decision-making through market forecasting, efficiency assessment, and risk warning. Its goal is to integrate shipping resources, achieve digital and transparent transactions, reduce operating costs, and build an efficient, safe, and sustainable smart shipping ecosystem. The port smart service module is used to fully support service requests from different business units and different customer types, providing port services, shipping services, logistics services, trade services, and data asset value-added services. Service forms include information release, self-service inquiry, online appointment, e-commerce, and comprehensive business processing services, with mobile, self-service, and intelligent support capabilities.

2. The integrated platform system for intelligent port and shipping management services according to claim 1, characterized in that, The port and shipping operation monitoring module includes a port and shipping operation display submodule, an intelligent monitoring and early warning submodule, and a port and shipping intelligent analysis submodule. The port and shipping operation display submodule includes a primary port and shipping dashboard, a secondary port dashboard, a secondary waterway dashboard, and a special port and shipping dashboard. The primary port and shipping dashboard is used for the following: Comprehensive port and shipping operation map: Based on an electronic waterway map, it displays the real-time operational status of key nodes in the port, waterway, and locks, including vessel dynamics, logistics flow, and congestion hotspots; Port production monitoring: Real-time display of core production indicators such as port throughput, loading and unloading efficiency, and berth occupancy rate; Port scheduling monitoring: Display of vessel berthing and departure plans, operation progress, yard utilization rate, and dispatching status of transport vehicles; Port operation monitoring: Statistics on revenue data, customer order volume, and route coverage. The secondary port dashboard is used for the following: Port production and operation twin display: 3D digital twin visualization, real-time mapping of terminal operations, yard management, and equipment operation scenarios; Port production equipment operation and maintenance status: Monitoring the operating status, fault alarms, and maintenance records of key equipment such as quay cranes, yard cranes, and gantry cranes; Port... Safety and Energy Conservation Monitoring: Real-time monitoring of energy consumption data, safety incidents, and emergency response status; Multimodal Transport Statistical Analysis: Displaying data on rail-water and road-water intermodal transport, including transshipment efficiency, cargo type distribution, and transportation cost analysis; The secondary navigation dashboard is used for the following: Navigation Operation Monitoring: Real-time display of navigation status, water depth changes, vessel traffic flow, and congestion; Electronic Navigation Chart: Dynamically updating navigation hydrological data, navigation mark status, and obstacle warnings; Navigation Maintenance Management: Displaying maintenance project progress, dredging operations, and navigation maintenance quality assessment; The port and shipping special dashboard is used for the following: Logistics Park Monitoring: Displaying park cargo throughput, warehouse utilization rate, vehicle entry and exit data, and delivery efficiency; Vessel Traffic Flow Analysis: Based on AIS data, statistically analyzing vessel density, speed distribution, and route hotspots to predict congestion trends; Lock Operation Monitoring: Real-time display of vessel queuing, lock scheduling plans, and lock passage efficiency statistics; Lock Safety Warning: Monitoring abnormal water levels, equipment malfunctions, and risks of illegal lock passage; Maintenance Project Progress: Displaying maintenance project plans, construction progress, and fund usage.

3. The integrated platform system for intelligent port and shipping management services according to claim 2, characterized in that, The intelligent monitoring and early warning submodule includes port safety early warning, waterway electronic patrol early warning, lock operation safety early warning, and ship safety early warning. The port safety early warning system is used for the following purposes: Operational safety monitoring: real-time monitoring of dock loading and unloading operations to identify violations; Equipment safety early warning: monitoring the operating status of large equipment and triggering maintenance alarms; Environmental safety early warning: real-time monitoring of port meteorological data, automatically pushing work stoppage suggestions in severe weather. The waterway electronic patrol early warning system is used for the following purposes: Vessel violation early warning: identifying blacklisted vessels that have not activated AIS; Navigation mark anomaly monitoring: monitoring the status of navigation mark lights through IoT devices, triggering maintenance work orders when anomalies occur; Electronic fence early warning: setting up virtual electronic fences in restricted navigation areas and construction areas, triggering real-time audible and visual alarms and notifying regulators when vessels intrude. The lock operation safety early warning system is used for the following purposes: risk warning for vessels passing through the lock: automatically intercepting vessels that exceed the limits and prompting them to adjust their loading; Identify vessels that do not queue as required or rush to enter the gate, and push violation records to the management terminal; Gate equipment safety early warning: monitor the gate opening and closing status and abnormal hydraulic system pressure, and trigger shutdown and maintenance commands; Real-time assessment of structural cracks and potential leakage in the gate chamber, combined with periodic inspection data to generate a safety rating; Hydrological and meteorological early warning: Monitor the risk of excessive water level difference and excessive flow velocity in the lock area, and automatically adjust the lock passage plan or suspend operation; during strong wind and rainstorm weather warnings, dynamically limit the number of ships passing through the lock; The ship safety early warning system is used for the following purposes: abnormal navigation status warning: based on electronic navigation charts and AIS data, real-time monitoring is conducted to determine whether a ship deviates from its planned route or enters a prohibited / restricted area; abnormal states such as speeding, low speeding, or sudden stopping are identified; ship seaworthiness warning: real-time monitoring of ship draft data is conducted and compared with channel depth information; meteorological risk warning: integrated meteorological forecast data is used to issue warnings for severe weather such as strong winds, high waves, and low visibility.

4. The integrated platform system for intelligent port and shipping management services according to claim 3, characterized in that, The port and shipping smart analysis submodule includes: port smart analysis, waterway smart analysis, and lock smart analysis. The port smart analysis is used for the following: production and operation analysis: predicting future quarterly / annual cargo throughput based on historical data, economic indicators, and shipping cycles; calculating quay crane single-machine efficiency, vessel time in port, and berth turnover rate KPIs; economic benefit analysis: decomposition of operating costs; assessment of shipping route profitability; and ranking of cargo owner contributions. The waterway smart analysis is used for the following: navigation capacity analysis: waterway saturation analysis based on vessel AIS data; navigation risk prediction: a risk scoring model integrating meteorological, hydrological, and traffic flow data. The lock smart analysis is used for the following: operational efficiency analysis: comparison of lock design capacity with actual throughput; vessel waiting time prediction model; and evaluation of peak-hour diversion schemes.

5. The integrated platform system for intelligent port and shipping management services according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shipping smart transaction module is specifically used for: (1) Basic transportation services: Formulating the optimal loading and unloading plan based on cargo information, ship information, and port conditions; tracking cargo location and status in real time and providing abnormal warnings to ensure safe transportation of cargo; (2) Digital transaction and matching services: Utilizing big data and algorithms to achieve efficient matching of ports, ships, and cargo, optimizing the allocation of transportation resources, and improving logistics efficiency; (3) Risk management and protection: Monitoring cargo through video surveillance, port and logistics information, etc., to ensure that the entire cargo transportation process is monitorable; providing third-party insurance and enabling quick contact with insurance service companies; (4) Legal and contract services: Providing functions for uploading and viewing electronic contracts, and accessing third-party legal aid and arbitration platforms; (5) Value-added services: Connecting to the existing land port booking system platform to realize multimodal transport between road and water; connecting to third-party supply chain finance platforms to provide relevant financial services. (6) Shipping inquiry: Real-time freight rate inquiry based on route, cargo type and container type, supporting price comparison of multiple ports; (7) Shipping booking: Direct connection with shipping company system, providing online booking of space, container application, and draft bill of lading generation; booking status tracking, supporting modification or cancellation.

6. The integrated platform system for intelligent port and shipping management services according to claim 1, characterized in that, The port smart service module includes a port public service submodule, a waterway public service submodule, and a lock public service submodule. Specifically, the port public service submodule provides convenient online commissioning and settlement services to port customers through an online business hall. The waterway public service submodule provides comprehensive services to the public, including navigation warnings and notices, port and waterway navigation information, meteorological and hydrological information, vessel traffic information, vessel safety information, and rescue and relief information. The lock public service submodule manages lock operation and scheduling, enabling remote lock scheduling to improve the convenience of lock passage for boaters. Intelligent joint scheduling of locks mainly includes single-lock intelligent scheduling and multi-lock joint scheduling.

7. The integrated platform system for intelligent port and shipping management services according to claim 1, characterized in that, The integrated waterway management module includes a smart port submodule, a smart waterway submodule, a smart port and shipping business database submodule, a unified portal management submodule, and an emergency auxiliary service submodule. Specifically, the smart port submodule allows users to quickly access various business systems through an integrated platform for one-stop operation. Navigation entry points for other smart port business systems are integrated into a unified interface for easy switching and operation. The smart waterway submodule is used for integrated waterway management, electronic waterway map, and smart waterway checkpoints. The unified portal management submodule is used for unified identity authentication and management. The emergency auxiliary service submodule is used for emergency command and dispatch.