TurboRouter is based on electronic sea charts (C-MAP) where scheduling information can be displayed. This figure shows the main window in TurboRouter. The red circles represent the ports, while the other symbols in the map correspond to vessel positions (provided by Pole Star ).
Other key elements of TurboRouter include:
Database for vessels, ports, cargoes, etc.
Automatic calculation of port-to-port distances
Vessel position reports and automatic update of Estimated Time of Arrival
Sophisticated optimization routines for fleet scheduling
Schedule visualization
Schedule calculator for manual planning
By using TurboRouter, the following effects can be achieved:
Improved utilisation of assets
Improved TC-results - reduced costs - increased income
Improved work processes - less time consuming planning processes - improved information flow