The digitization of shipping industry has changed the landscape, adapting needs to new data while maintaining the necessary consistency and accuracy. But what are the challenges of digital transformation in shipping, and what new speeds are professionals in the sector facing?
Technological solutions are no longer a luxury but a necessity in an intensely competitive environment, crucial for sustainability of shipping companies. So, Lubedesk is transforming the field of lubricant supply management for maritime sector. Through an innovative digital platform, it offers easy automation and complete control of the procurement and tracking process of lubricants, at lower cost and in less time!
Changes, especially the technological ones, are often adopted at a slower pace in a traditional industry like shipping due to real- world challenges. Modern challenges for the industry include the lack of digital infrastructure (especially onboard vessels), the complexity of maintaining functional operations across supplier networks, ports, and regulations, and the issue of system interoperability.
Additionally, resistance to change- sometimes verging on outright refusal- remains a major barrier, especially for critical processes like lubricant procurement.
A major difficulty often arises in the ordering process itself, as gathering information from multiple, diverse suppliers and comparing it consumes significant time. There is also often a lack of transparency in pricing and availability, as well as communication issues regarding product type, quantity, and regional availability.
Lubedesk platform has fully digitized and automated the process:
However, Lubedesk minimizes the delays by offering 24/7 service, real- time availability checks before ordering, streamlined communications, instant alternatives, and flexibility in supplier issues.
With traditional methods, the process can take up to four business days or more, especially when multiple suppliers and ports are involved. With Lubedesk’s system, this has been reduced by up to 40% thanks to:
Digitization has led to better price comparisons, more competitive procurement, reduced administrative load with fewer people involved per transaction, prevention of last- minute ordering through better planning, and optimized supplier selection to ensure maximum value for money.
Lubedesk offers a comprehensive digital solution tailored to shipping industry for procurement of marine lubricants. This custom- designed system includes:
A network of certified suppliers vetted for quality and reliability
Real- time access to prices and offers across 100+ global ports
Full product transparency so buyers know exactly what they’re ordering
A team of experts who understand the technical and commercial demands of the maritime industry
Lubedesk saves time, reduces costs, increases reliability, and turns lubricant procurement for ships into a controlled, smart and above all transparent process.
