Port Cost Controlling API
REST API for port cost business intelligence — cost analysis, budget deviation monitoring, invoice validation and tariff comparison for shipping companies, brokers and fleet operators.
Port cost business logic via API
The Port Cost Controlling API exposes the business logic behind Arkiway's port cost management suite as programmable services. Integrate cost analysis, budget monitoring, invoice validation and tariff intelligence directly into your financial systems, ERP platforms and operational dashboards.
Built on HarborCosts calculation data and AISCore port call intelligence, the API bridges maritime operational data with financial controlling workflows.
- OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials flow
- JWT bearer tokens with organisation-level scope control
- Rate limiting with pagination for large result sets
- Versioned endpoints with deprecation notices
API capability groups
The Port Cost Controlling API is organised into capability groups covering the full port cost management lifecycle.
Port cost calculation, comparison and scenario analysis across ports, vessel types and time periods.
- Multi-port cost comparison for voyage planning
- Scenario modelling with variable parameters
- Historical cost trend analysis per port
- Cost breakdown by fee category and tariff component
Budget tracking, deviation monitoring and cost forecasting for port call expenses.
- Budget vs. actual cost tracking per vessel and voyage
- Deviation alerts and threshold monitoring
- Cost forecasting based on planned itineraries
- Period-over-period cost variance reporting
Calculated baseline costs for mandatory port fees — providing a verification basis for received invoices. Service-specific charges (electricity, water, waste, etc.) vary per call and cannot be pre-calculated.
- Calculated mandatory fee baselines per port call
- Comparison of invoiced amounts against calculated estimates
- Flagging of deviations on obligatory fee categories
- Discount eligibility verification against call frequency data
Tariff data access, change tracking and comparison across ports and time periods.
- Current and historical tariff rate queries
- Tariff change notifications and diff tracking
- Cross-port tariff comparison and benchmarking
- Fee structure analysis by vessel class and cargo type
Integrate port cost intelligence
The Port Cost Controlling API is in early access. Contact our team to discuss integration requirements, pilot programmes and access.