How PortzApp is different
Compare Maritime Workflows and Approaches
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PortzApp vs Manual PDA and FDA Building
Building disbursement accounts from a Word template versus generating them from structured order data. Same documents, faster and consistent.
Most teams still build disbursement accounts from a Word or Excel template. Here is how that flow typically runs.
How it works today
How PortzApp supports connected financials
Generate every DA document from the same structured job record. Pick the document type, set the display currencies, and attach the supporting PDFs, all from one export form.
One form, every DA doc
Pick PDA, DA, FDA, PI, or FI. Add a custom title and export.
Up to three display currencies
Live market rates. Totals appear side by side on the PDF.
Append supporting PDFs
Approvals, port call info, chat attachments. Pick and order them on the form.
Send by email in one step
Toggle email on export. Add recipients, CC, BCC, and a note.
A branded PDF, ready to send
Header, issuer and recipient, vessel and port info, and line items with subtotals and totals.
Side by side
Creating PDA
PortzApp
Structured PDA connected to services
Manual PDA and FDA
Manual spreadsheet or document
Managing changes
PortzApp
Update in the workflow
Manual PDA and FDA
Edit files and resend by email
Multi-currency support
PortzApp
Built-in across all records
Manual PDA and FDA
Manual calculation per file
FDA preparation
PortzApp
Estimated to final in one record
Manual PDA and FDA
Rebuild from PDA and invoices
Invoice management
PortzApp
Linked to PDA line items
Manual PDA and FDA
Manual matching per line
Custom billing requirements
PortzApp
Structured per requirement
Manual PDA and FDA
Adapt spreadsheets by hand
Version control
PortzApp
One source of truth
Manual PDA and FDA
Multiple files and attachments
Financial visibility
PortzApp
Costs connected in one workflow
Manual PDA and FDA
Data scattered across files
Audit trail
PortzApp
Clear activity history
Manual PDA and FDA
Depends on file history
More with PortzApp
Beyond structured RFQs, PortzApp connects the rest of the port call in one workspace.
Structured RFQs
Create requests and compare responses in one place.
Port call workspace
Keep conversations, documents, and updates connected to each port call.
Financial workflows
Build proforma and final disbursement accounts from job data.
Settlement
Support structured payments in multiple currencies.
Team access
Give teams shared access with roles and permissions.
Operational visibility
Track port call progress, costs, and provider activity in one place.
When manual PDA still works
Manual PDA and FDA processes can work well for simple port calls with stable costs and limited billing requirements. PortzApp becomes valuable when teams manage multiple port calls, different currencies, changing service requirements, or complex billing workflows.
See PortzApp in action
A quick walkthrough of the platform, highlighting key features and workflows.
Manage every port call from request to settlement
Connect services, costs, invoices, and financial records in one place. Start with your next port call and experience a more structured workflow.
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