LBC Seabrook Goes Live with UAB-Online in Houston, USA

Digital transformation has reached a new milestone in Houston. LBC Seabrook Terminal is the first site in the United States of America to go live with UAB-Online. The platform replaces paper-based coordination with a digital solution that speeds up operations, strengthens safety, and improves efficiency. This first rollout in the United States marks a critical step in UAB-Online’s partnership with LBC Tank Terminals.

LBC Tank Terminals in Houston

LBC Tank Terminals operates a global network of liquid bulk storage terminals. Its sites serve the chemical and energy industries with safe and efficient storage. The Houston Seabrook Terminal is one of its largest facilities in North America.

Seabrook is strategically located on the Houston Ship Channel. This waterway is one of the busiest in the world. More than 9,000 vessel calls are handled here each year. The terminal offers storage of over 3.9 million barrels. It also provides deepwater dock access and connectivity to pipelines and rail. Houston serves as a global hub for oil, gas, and chemicals. A terminal like LBC Seabrook plays an important role in this supply chain.

Why Digital Transformation Matters

Terminal operations have always been complex. Coordination involves vessels, port agents, surveyors, and terminal staff. Traditionally, this process relies on phone calls, emails, and paper forms. The result is delays, errors, and unnecessary risks.

Manual paperwork slows down decision-making. Miscommunication increases safety concerns. Each hour lost in coordination creates higher costs for operators. The shipping industry is under pressure to become faster, safer, and more predictable. Digitalization offers the answer. By moving away from manual methods, terminals can achieve leaner processes and stronger compliance.

UAB-Online Rollout at LBC Seabrook

LBC Tank Terminals selected UAB-Online to drive efficiency and compliance across its network. The platform replaces manual paperwork with automated workflows. This reduces administrative effort and accelerates the handling of documents and checklists.

Safety and compliance are central. Digital checklists such as DOS, DOI, and SSSCL ensure adherence to international regulations. Risks are reduced and operations become more predictable. With seamless document management, files can be created, shared, and tracked in real time. Stakeholders gain faster access to the information they need.

The phased implementation gave LBC Tank Terminals a structured path to digitalization. At Seabrook, this rollout followed three clear steps.

• Phase 1: Integration for dossier creation and Notice of Readiness (NOR) submissions for vessels and barges.
• Phase 2: Sharing of critical documentation in PDF format for improved transparency.
• Phase 3: Full digital document creation and advanced checklists, including DOI, DOS, ISGOTT 6, SSSCL, and operational arrangements.

Seabrook is the first U.S. terminal to complete this process. The go-live in early 2025 marked a shift in how port calls are managed. By moving to one shared platform, all parties involved in a vessel call now operate with the same real-time data and digital workflows.

Operational Benefits of UAB-Online

The benefits of the platform are already visible.

• Faster pre-transfer coordination: All pre-transfer checks are handled digitally, reducing delays.
• Improved berth turnaround times: Vessels spend less time waiting, which increases terminal throughput.
• Reduced paperwork: Manual forms are eliminated, saving hours of admin work.
• Stronger safety compliance: Standardised workflows reduce human error.

After implementation, berth turnaround improved by several hours per vessel call. Safety incidents linked to miscommunication dropped significantly. The Houston terminal handles complex liquid cargo transfers daily. A digital platform ensures every step is logged, verified, and transparent. The result is predictability for shipping lines and reliability for customers.

Impact on Houston’s Maritime Sector

The Houston Ship Channel is critical for U.S. energy exports. It handles more tonnage than any other U.S. port. Every efficiency gain here creates ripple effects across the supply chain.
By adopting UAB-Online, LBC Seabrook supports Houston’s goal to remain competitive on the global stage. Digital port calls mean ships can load and depart faster. Terminal capacity is used more effectively. The risk of congestion is reduced.

Houston is investing heavily in infrastructure, including the channel deepening project. Digital transformation complements these physical upgrades. Together they create a safer, faster, and more efficient port environment.

Conclusion

LBC Seabrook has become the first U.S. terminal to go live with UAB-Online. The rollout signals a new era for terminal operations in Houston. Digitalization is no longer a future concept. It is now part of daily operations.

The benefits are clear. Faster coordination, safer processes, and improved efficiency. For LBC, this strengthens its position as a reliable partner for the chemical and energy industries. For Houston, it supports its role as the most important energy hub in the United States. UAB-Online and LBC are showing how digital transformation delivers real results in maritime logistics.