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Port Operations

Case Study 82: Maple Maritime Port Operator

Marketing-optimized case study for Canadian SMBs.

CAD 276,000
Annual Savings
3,586%
ROI
0.3 mo
Payback
Port Operations
Industry Focus

Executive Summary

A maritime port operator improved yard planning, gate appointments, and equipment allocation through workflow automation.

Challenge

Inefficient manual coordination of yard cranes, container placements, and gate traffic caused delays and labor inefficiencies.

Solution

  • MapleWorkflow for planning automation
  • MapleReports for KPI dashboards
  • MapleReceptionist Pro for automated shift handoffs

Technical Stack

Rationale

Port operators use operations platforms with communication tools, dashboards, and productivity suites.

Key Metrics

Improved
Turnaround times improved
Improved
Idle equipment reduced

Implementation Timeline

Week 1-3

Data mapping & planning logic

Week 4-6

Workflow setup

Week 7

Go-live

Pricing & Delivery Options

SMBs can choose a Maple SaaS deployment, a hybrid integration with existing tools, or a custom build. The pricing below reflects realistic first-year ranges for each option.

ApproachFirst-Year CostAnnual SavingsROIPayback
Maple SaaSCAD 7,500CAD 276,0003,586%0.3 mo
HybridCAD 100,000CAD 276,000176%4.3 mo
Custom BuildCAD 280,000CAD 276,000-1%12.2 mo

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