From request to paid, in one app

The ship agent opens PORTDA and creates a new request. They specify vessel name + IMO, port + berth (or anchorage), ETA/ETD window, service category (pilotage, towage, bunkering, survey, etc.), quantity / scope, and an optional budget range.

• Auto-saved drafts — finish on desktop, send from mobile
• Smart matching to vendors by port, category, fleet capacity & rating
• Premium leads are tagged automatically based on vessel profile and order value

The moment a request goes live, matched vendors get a push notification and email. Each vendor sees the full request, can chat with the buyer, and submits a quote.

• Branded PDF quotes — upload your own or build one in-app
• Milestone payment plans (e.g., 30% on confirmation, 70% on completion)
• Negotiation thread per quote — counter, accept, or decline cleanly
• Real-time SLA — most quotes arrive in under 30 minutes

Buyer compares quotes side-by-side and approves the right one. PORTDA generates a purchase order and unlocks the milestone payment options.

• Online payment via UPI, cards, or netbanking — instant
• NEFT/RTGS offline with UTR-based auto-reconciliation
• USD wire transfers supported for foreign-flag vessel agents
• Every payment generates a GST-compliant invoice automatically

The vendor delivers and updates each milestone (pilot boarded, lines made fast, bunker complete) in real time. Both parties see the same status, photos and signed documents.

• Live milestone tracking — no more "where's my pilot" calls
• Auto-generated job report & final invoice on completion
• Vendor wallet credited; withdrawal to bank via IMPS in < 2 hours
• Buyer rates vendor — reputation flows back into the marketplace