LyondellBasell Botlek Europoort Uses UAB-Online to Make Maritime Operations Smoother

LyondellBasell’s Botlek Europoort facility, a crucial hub within the Port of Rotterdam, has taken a significant step in digitalising its maritime operations. By integrating UAB-Online’s advanced platform, the terminal aims to streamline liquid bulk handling, enhance operational efficiency, and improve safety standards. This partnership highlights the growing need for digital solutions in the maritime sector and sets a benchmark for the industry.

About LyondellBasell Botlek Europoort

Botlek Europoort is one of LyondellBasell’s key sites in the Netherlands. Since opening in 1972, it has been producing important chemicals like propylene oxide (PO) and tert-butyl alcohol (TBA). These chemicals are used in everything from car manufacturing to food production. The site spans 48 hectares and has its own harbor, making it an important hub for chemical transport in Europe.

Why Go Digital in Maritime Operations?

For years, the maritime liquid bulk indusrty relied on paper forms, manual safety checks, and communication like calls and emails between different stakeholders. This often causes delays, human mistakes, and unnecessary waste. With more inland barges and seagoing veseels than ever and tighter schedules, there’s no room for inefficiencies. Digital tools like the UAB-Online platform help to speed up the process. For example to make safety checks more reliable, and improve communication between vessels and port staff.

How UAB-Online Helps at Botlek Europoort

LyondellBasell has started using UAB-Online’s platform to handle inland barges and seagoing vessels at the terminal. This cloud-based collaboartion platform makes it easier to manage digital checklists, safety checks, and centralise communication.

• Faster Paperwork: Automates pre-arrival forms and Notice of Readiness (NoR) submissions.
• Better Safety Checks: Moves the Ship Shore Safety Checklist (SSSCL) from paper to digital, making it quicker and more reliable.
• Smoother Communication: helps vesels, terminal staff, and port authorities stay on the same page.

The Big Wins

Saving Time

• Ships spend less time waiting around thanks to quicker paperwork processing.
• Automated data checks cut down on time-consuming manual work.
• Berths can be planned better with real-time vessel tracking.

Boosting Safety

• Digital safety checklists make sure nothing gets missed.
• Automated compliance checks help prevent costly mistakes.
• Real-time updates keep everyone in the loop.

Going Greener

• Less time at the port means lower CO₂ and NOₓ emissions.
• Getting rid of paper forms helps cut waste.
• Optimized schedules mean less energy use overall.

LyondellBasell’s success with UAB-Online proves that digital tools are the future of liquid bulk industry. As more companies follow their lead, ports will get less congested, safety will improve, and the whole industry will become more eco-friendly. By taking this step, LyondellBasell is setting an example for others in the industry. With digital tools, shipping can be faster, safer, and better for the planet.