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PortzApp vs Manual RFQs
Sending RFQs from a spreadsheet versus sending them once through a structured platform. What changes when RFQs stop being one-off documents.
Requesting quotations is a core part of every port call. Here is how it typically works today.
How it works today
How PortzApp supports structured RFQs
From draft to decision in one place. Create a structured RFQ, choose who receives it, track responses as they come in, and compare quotes side by side.
Create a complete request in minutes
Select required services, add vessel and port details, and create a structured RFQ with all necessary information.
Reach the right providers
Send requests to selected providers or open them to relevant service providers across the port network.
For principals
- Target a shortlist of trusted providers
- Open to every verified agency in port
- Combine targeted and open in one send
For service providers
- Receive requests from active principals
- Get discovered without cold outreach
- See services, vessel, and dates upfront
Manage requests without email follow-ups
Monitor RFQ status, receive responses, and keep all communication organized in one platform.
Compare offers side by side
Review structured quotations, evaluate options, and select the best service provider.
Side by side
Creating an RFQ
PortzApp
Structured request in one form
Manual RFQs
Manual document or email
Finding providers
PortzApp
Verified marketplace search
Manual RFQs
Personal contacts and directories
Distributing requests
PortzApp
Open, targeted, or hybrid in one send
Manual RFQs
Individual emails per provider
Receiving quotations
PortzApp
Structured line-item quotes
Manual RFQs
Mixed formats across email
Comparing quotes
PortzApp
Side by side in one place
Manual RFQs
Manual spreadsheet build
Tracking responses
PortzApp
Live status in one workflow
Manual RFQs
Follow-ups across email threads
Managing repeat requests
PortzApp
Reuse prior port call data
Manual RFQs
Recreate from scratch
Provider access
PortzApp
Wider verified network
Manual RFQs
Known contacts only
More with PortzApp
Beyond structured RFQs, PortzApp connects the rest of the port call in one workspace.
Verified provider network
Reach KYC-verified providers in every port beyond your current contacts.
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 RFQs still work
Manual RFQs can work well when you send occasional requests to a small group of familiar providers. PortzApp becomes valuable when RFQ volume increases, when you need to discover new providers, when multiple quotations need to be compared, or when teams need better visibility across port calls and responses.
See PortzApp in action
A quick walkthrough of the platform, highlighting key features and workflows.
Try your next RFQ on PortzApp
Start with a single RFQ and experience a more structured way to request, receive, and compare quotations. Continue using your existing process alongside PortzApp, then expand as your team gets comfortable.
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