Closelink, a cloud-based procurement platform for marine lubricants, and Marine ERP, a provider of tailor-made enterprise software for shipping companies, have completed a real-time integration of vessel schedule data. Built entirely on Closelink’s standard API, the connection removes the need for manual data uploads and gives procurement teams live visibility into upcoming port calls directly within Closelink.

This is one of several schedule integrations Closelink has developed with leading ERP and fleet management systems across the industry over the past few years. What makes this project stand out is not just the outcome, but the speed and simplicity of implementation. Marine ERP is among the first software providers to complete a full integration using Closelink’s standardized Port Call API, removing technical barriers and making digital collaboration easier and more scalable.

Customer-centric solution

Marine ERP is known for its flexible, client-specific approach to software. Unlike off-the-shelf tools, its systems are configured for each shipping company’s specific workflows across technical, operational, and commercial functions. This adaptability allows Marine ERP to easily connect with other tools that its customers rely on, like Closelink, bringing added value without adding complexity.

“Marine ERP’s flexibility is a key strength,” said Philippe Lavarde, Managing Director at Closelink. “Their speed, agility, and proactive mindset allowed for a quick and effective integration, enabling us to jointly deliver value to our mutual customers faster.”

With the new integration, port calls stored in Marine ERP are automatically pushed into Closelink without any manual effort and combined with consumption data and port pricing information to generate tailored recommendations for the most optimal supply options. This means procurement teams no longer need to export spreadsheets or analyze data. Instead, they gain real-time insight into vessel schedules, enabling earlier planning, faster decision-making, and fewer last-minute surprises.

“Closelink’s API was exceptionally easy to work with,” said Valera Vlasyuk, Co-Founder at Marine ERP. “We were able to implement the integration with minimal effort and deliver immediate value. It’s exactly the kind of collaboration our clients expect from us.”

Turning data into a strategic advantage

Live port call data inside Closelink unlocks a new level of control and foresight in marine lubricant procurement.  By combining up-to-date vessel schedules with real-time Remaining On Board (ROB) data, procurement teams gain full visibility into where and when supplies will be needed. This enables smarter planning, orders can be placed earlier, urgent needs are flagged in advance, and optimal supply ports are identified automatically to support strategic volume consolidation. Closelink enhances this even further by pre-filling enquiries, triggering automated alerts for upcoming delivery opportunities, and suggesting the most cost-effective ports based on actual voyage data. The result is a faster, more efficient ordering process that cuts down on last-minute sourcing, lowers costs, and keeps operations running smoothly

A standard API built for industry-wide integrations

While this project focused specifically on sharing vessel schedules, it highlights the broader capabilities of Closelink’s standardized API. The platform supports multiple integration points, from ROB data and tank configurations to enquiry creation, offer handling, approval workflows, and more, enabling a fully connected procurement process from end to end.

Each new connection not only saves time but enhances Closelink’s ability to provide data-driven insights and automation across the supply chain. As more shipping companies adopt open, modular solutions, these kinds of fast, lightweight integrations are becoming essential to keeping operations agile and efficient.