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Expert perspectives, product updates and real-world stories from across the maritime industry.

Every line of every DA gets the same attention, whether it needs it or not. DEX, HarborLab's AI assistant for DA evaluation teams, changes where that attention goes.

Oldendorff Carriers redesigned how it validates proformas and pays DAs, with clearer ownership, earlier discrepancy visibility and more time for cost-focused work.

Oldendorff Carriers contracts with Harbor Lab to provide global transparency in port transactions and revolutionise disbursement accounting.

Why We Built the Single-Click Port Expenses DA Creator Every port agent knows the feeling. A new appointment arrives. The clock starts. And before anything else can happen, someone has to build the Proforma Disbursement Account from scratch. It means opening tariff documents, usually in the local language of the port, often in formats that bear no resemblance to the ones you used last […]

How to Control Port Costs When Bunker Prices Spike 80%+ March 12, 2026, | Port Cost Management Port cost management during bunker crisis: Bunker fuel prices have surged to record levels in March 2026, with IFO380 jumping from $456 to $841 per metric ton—an 84% increase. For a 30-vessel fleet, that’s an additional $150M+ in annual costs. But here’s what many ship owners overlook: port […]

Taking a Detour – Geopolitical events impact the market How port tariff data highlights the impact of rerouting during the current geopolitical environment.

Data-driven decisions drive down Port Costs Profit margins in shipping are hard won and so we are always delighted when clients tell us that HarborLab’s products and services are not only positively impacting their operating costs (OPEX) but also enhancing their productivity and efficiency.

Technology attracts talent One of the world’s largest shipping giants had a very public debate last month (Dec 2021) about the type of company into which it has evolved.

Straight to the vessel Suppliers and vendors rely on their relationships with ship Agents to get their products onboard vessels.