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PortzApp Directory

A searchable maritime business directory used to find companies by type, service coverage and operating location. Within PortzApp, the term describes part of the platform’s account, directory, request, job or collaboration workflow.

What a directory is

  • A directory is an index of companies, not of services or prices.
  • A directory is an index of companies, not of services or prices.
  • Buyers use one to find counterparties they have no prior relationship with.

PortzApp Directory is a term used in maritime business and operations.

A searchable maritime business directory used to find companies by type, service coverage and operating location.

Within PortzApp, the term describes part of the platform’s account, directory, request, job or collaboration workflow. The exact meaning may vary with the contract, jurisdiction, port practice or workflow in which it is used.

Terms people mix up

  1. 01

    Directory and profile

    The Directory is the index of all companies. A Directory Profile is a single company's entry within it.

  2. 02

    Directory and marketplace

    A directory helps you find a company. A marketplace is where the transaction happens. The Directory is the discovery half only.

  3. 03

    Listed and verified

    In PortzApp these are not separate states. A profile becomes visible only after KYC verification completes.

  4. 04

    Finding and engaging

    Searching the Directory surfaces companies. Sending an RFQ is a separate step that engages them.

Explore the Directory

The Directory in PortzApp

In PortzApp the Directory lists KYC verified companies, searchable by service and by port. From an entry a buyer can open the company's profile or send an RFQ.

See the Maritime Directory
FAQ

FAQ

The most common questions we get about PortzApp Directory.

What does PortzApp Directory mean?
A searchable maritime business directory used to find companies by type, service coverage and operating location.
What is the difference between the PortzApp Directory and a Directory Profile?
The Directory is the searchable index of every listed company. A Directory Profile is a single company's entry inside it.
Who can appear in the PortzApp Directory?
Any maritime company that publishes a profile and completes KYC verification, including ship agents, service providers, suppliers, and freight forwarders.
Who keeps the listings up to date?
Each company maintains its own entry. The Directory indexes those entries rather than compiling them independently.