Quick Answer: What Is Mawani Connect Integration?

Mawani Connect integration refers to connecting port operations software with relevant digital services, workflows, and interfaces provided or approved by the Saudi Ports Authority, known as Mawani. The objective is to reduce manual coordination between shipping agents, terminal operators, vessel operators, and marine service providers.

For shipping agencies and port service businesses, a well-designed integration can bring vessel arrival information, estimated times of arrival (ETAs), berth coordination, marine service requests, vessel status updates, and port dues into one operational workflow.

The exact integration options depend on the services available to the organisation, the interfaces approved by Mawani, and the systems used by the business.

Official starting points:

• Mawani — Saudi Ports Authority
• Mawani Smart Ports

Logiolegion develops port and marine management software for businesses that need to connect operational workflows, vessel information, and financial processes. The scope of any Mawani integration must be confirmed against the relevant access requirements and technical specifications.

Why Saudi Port Businesses Need Better Vessel Coordination

Port operations depend on multiple parties working with accurate, timely information. A shipping agent may coordinate with a vessel operator, terminal, berth planner, pilotage provider, towage company, and other marine service providers before a vessel call is completed.

When each party maintains separate records, the same information may be entered repeatedly into spreadsheets, email threads, messaging applications, and internal systems.

This creates several operational problems:

• Vessel ETAs are updated in one place but remain outdated elsewhere.
• Arrival notifications and supporting documents are difficult to track.
• Berth allocation changes are not reflected across all teams.
• Marine service requests are followed up manually.
• Port dues and service charges require repeated reconciliation.
• Management cannot easily see which vessel calls are delayed or awaiting action.

These issues become more difficult to manage as vessel-call volumes increase.

The objective of Mawani integration is not simply to exchange data. It is to establish a reliable workflow in which vessel information, operational updates, service coordination, and financial records remain connected.

What Can Mawani Integration Software Do?

The available functionality depends on the organisation's role, Mawani's approved interfaces, and the systems involved. The following are common capabilities to evaluate during technical discovery.

1. Vessel Arrival and Departure Coordination

A central vessel-call record can hold information such as:

• Vessel name and IMO number
• Shipping agent and vessel operator
• Voyage and port-call references
• Estimated time of arrival
• Actual arrival and departure timestamps
• Required notifications and supporting documents
• Operational status and pending actions

Where supported by the approved interface, the system can transmit or retrieve relevant information rather than requiring staff to maintain duplicate records.

The application should also retain a history of changes, including the source and timestamp of important updates.

2. Berth Allocation and Scheduling

Berth coordination often involves changing arrival times, berth availability, vessel dimensions, operational restrictions, and service requirements.

A berth-planning module can provide an internal view of:

• Planned vessel arrivals
• Requested and confirmed berth windows
• Berth occupancy
• Conflicting vessel schedules
• Delays and rescheduling
• Outstanding approvals or confirmations

If an approved Mawani interface exposes berth allocation information, the system can be designed to synchronise the relevant data.

The internal scheduling board should not be presented as an official Mawani allocation system unless it is genuinely connected to the applicable authorised service.

3. AIS Vessel Tracking and ETA Updates

Automatic Identification System (AIS) data can provide vessel position, course, speed, and other navigation information, depending on the data source and coverage.

Connecting AIS information to an internal vessel-call record can help an operations team compare a vessel's reported position with its planned arrival.

For example, an internal workflow might:

1. Match an AIS vessel to a planned port call using its IMO number.
2. Retrieve available position updates from an authorised AIS provider.
3. Estimate arrival using the provider's data and the system's routing logic.
4. Flag significant ETA changes for the operations team.
5. Display the latest available information alongside berth and service plans.

AIS information is not a substitute for official port instructions or confirmed berth allocation. ETA calculations can also be affected by data gaps, weather, routing changes, and vessel reporting behaviour.

4. Marine Service Coordination

Vessel calls can require several services before, during, and after a port visit. A central workflow can associate these requests with the relevant vessel call and track their progress.

Depending on the business and port requirements, these services may include:

• Pilotage
• Towage
• Mooring and unmooring
• Bunkering coordination
• Fresh-water supply
• Waste reception
• Other approved marine services

The application can record requested service times, assigned providers, completion status, supporting documents, and charges.

This helps the operations team identify which services are pending without searching through multiple communication channels.

5. Port Dues and Financial Reconciliation

Port dues and marine service charges may be recorded across different operational and financial systems.

An integration project can establish a consistent record connecting each vessel call to applicable tariffs, service charges, supporting documents, and invoice references.

Potential capabilities include:

• Port-call cost records
• Tariff and rate configuration
• Marine service charge tracking
• Estimated versus actual cost comparisons
• Invoice preparation
• Payment and outstanding-balance tracking
• Financial reconciliation reports

Actual tariffs, exemptions, calculation rules, and billing responsibilities must be confirmed with the relevant authority, service provider, and customer.

Where Saudi e-invoicing requirements apply, the invoicing workflow must also be designed around the organisation's applicable ZATCA obligations.

Related reading: ZATCA Fatoorah API Integration Software Development in Saudi Arabia.

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Mawani API Integration: What Developers Need to Know

A Mawani integration project should begin with interface discovery rather than assumptions about available endpoints.

The technical team needs to establish which digital services are available to the organisation, how access is granted, what data can be exchanged, and whether the required workflows are supported through APIs or another approved method.

Do not assume that every Mawani service exposes a publicly documented API or that all organisations receive the same integration permissions.

What the Integration Architecture May Include

A typical integration architecture may contain the following components:

Component	Purpose
Mawani interface connector	Exchanges data through the approved interface, where available
AIS data connector	Retrieves vessel-position and tracking information from an authorised provider
Vessel-call database	Maintains vessel, voyage, and port-call records
Workflow engine	Tracks arrivals, berth requests, services, approvals, and exceptions
Notification service	Sends internal alerts when configured events occur
Financial module	Links service charges, port-call costs, and invoice records
Reporting dashboard	Shows operational status, delays, pending actions, and financial summaries
Audit log	Records important changes, timestamps, and integration outcomes

A well-structured architecture separates external connections from internal business logic. This makes it easier to maintain the application when an external interface changes or a new service provider is added.

Illustrative API Patterns for Port Operations

The following examples demonstrate how an internal application might structure its own integration endpoints. They are illustrative integration patterns, not confirmed official Mawani API endpoints.

Paths below are illustrative integration patterns. Exact interfaces, credentials and specifications are provided by Mawani during onboarding.

POST /vessel-calls/arrival-notification
POST /berths/allocation-request
GET  /berths/allocation/{callId}
GET  /vessel-calls/{callId}/status
POST /vessel-calls/{callId}/departure
GET  /port-dues?callId={callId}
GET  /ais/vessels/{imo}/position

These routes represent possible functions within a custom port operations application. They should not be used as if they were published Mawani endpoints.

The actual implementation must be based on the interfaces and documentation made available to the organisation.

Data Mapping and Validation

A reliable integration needs consistent identifiers across systems. A vessel may be identified by its IMO number, while a port call may use an internal reference, voyage number, or an external system identifier.

The integration layer should map these identifiers and validate incoming data before updating operational records.

Important checks include:

• Required fields are present.
• Vessel identifiers match the expected format.
• Dates and times use a consistent timezone convention.
• Duplicate notifications do not create duplicate port calls.
• External status values map correctly to internal statuses.
• Failed requests are recorded and can be retried safely.
• Changes from external systems do not silently overwrite verified operational records.

These controls are essential when several teams rely on the same vessel-call information.

Authentication, Access, and Auditability

External integration credentials should be stored securely and never embedded in frontend code or exposed to ordinary users.

The application should apply role-based permissions, protect sensitive operational data, and maintain logs for important transactions.

Depending on the approved interface, developers may also need to handle token renewal, request limits, signature validation, certificate requirements, or network restrictions.

The exact controls depend on the technical specifications and security requirements of the relevant service.

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Vessel Tracking and Marine Services Integration: AIS + Mawani

AIS tracking and port-operation workflows solve different problems.

AIS provides vessel-position information through an AIS data provider. Port-operation systems manage the business workflow around vessel calls, including arrival coordination, berth planning, service scheduling, and financial records.

When the necessary data sources and permissions are available, these capabilities can be connected within one application.

Service or workflow	Information the application may track	Financial connection
Vessel tracking	Position, course, speed, and reported ETA	Usually linked to operational monitoring
Arrival coordination	Planned and actual arrival, notifications, supporting records	May connect to port-call cost records
Berth planning	Requested and confirmed berth windows	May connect to berth-related charges
Pilotage	Request, schedule, completion, and provider	Pilotage charges, where applicable
Towage	Request, assigned provider, and completion	Towage charges, where applicable
Mooring	Service schedule and completion status	Mooring charges, where applicable
Bunkering and supplies	Request, delivery status, and supporting records	Supplier charges and supporting documents
Port dues	Applicable tariff inputs and charge records	Port dues and reconciliation
Invoicing	Charges, invoice references, and payment status	Applicable invoicing and tax workflows

The system should distinguish between information retrieved from external sources, information entered by staff, and information calculated internally.

That distinction helps users understand whether a displayed ETA is provider-reported, internally estimated, or officially confirmed.

How to Connect AIS Tracking to a Port Operations Dashboard

The implementation usually starts by identifying an authorised AIS data provider and confirming that the necessary vessel information can be accessed under the provider's terms.

A typical workflow looks like this:

1. Identify the vessel. Use its IMO number or another verified identifier to associate tracking data with the correct vessel record.
2. Retrieve position updates. Obtain data from the selected provider at the agreed frequency.
3. Match the vessel to a port call. Connect the tracking record to the relevant voyage and planned arrival.
4. Calculate or update the ETA. Use the provider's ETA or calculate an internal estimate, clearly identifying the source.
5. Apply operational rules. Flag meaningful changes, missing updates, or possible schedule conflicts.
6. Notify the relevant team. Send alerts based on configurable thresholds and user permissions.
7. Keep an audit trail. Store the relevant timestamps and changes so the team can review what happened.

The update frequency depends on provider capabilities, commercial terms, and operational requirements. Not every vessel will have continuous or equally reliable data coverage.

AIS tracking also does not automatically provide access to Mawani's internal operational data. The two systems must be integrated separately where the necessary interfaces are available.

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How Much Manual Work Can Port Automation Reduce?

The potential benefit depends on how many vessel calls a business manages, how much information it re-enters, and how its current processes are organised.

Consider an illustrative shipping agency handling 40 vessel calls per month. Suppose its team spends time preparing notifications, coordinating berths, following up on service updates, and reconciling charges.

Manual activity	Illustrative monthly hours
Arrival notices and record updates	12 hours
Berth coordination and schedule updates	16 hours
Status checks and marine service follow-ups	20 hours
Port dues and charge reconciliation	12 hours
Total	60 hours

These figures are an example for planning purposes, not an industry benchmark or a measured result from a Logiolegion customer.

If the agency values this administrative time at an illustrative SAR 50–80 per hour, the total represents SAR 3,000–4,800 per month, or SAR 36,000–57,600 per year.

This is the estimated value of the time currently spent on those activities, not a guarantee of cash savings. Actual savings depend on how much work can be eliminated, what still requires human review, and the cost of implementing and maintaining the software.

A discovery exercise should measure the current process before assigning a financial return to automation.

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Essential Modules for a Mawani-Connected Port Operations Platform

A business does not necessarily need a full port management platform to begin automating vessel coordination. The initial scope should reflect the organisation's role, the number of vessel calls it handles, and the operational problems it needs to solve first.

1. Vessel and Port-Call Management

Maintain vessel profiles, voyage details, agent information, arrival schedules, and port-call histories in one place.

The system should support consistent identifiers and a clear record of operational changes.

2. AIS Tracking and ETA Monitoring

Connect to an authorised AIS provider to display vessel positions and available ETA information.

Users should be able to distinguish reported data from internally calculated estimates and flag vessels whose schedules need attention.

3. Berth Planning and Coordination

Provide an internal planning board showing expected arrivals, requested berth windows, confirmed allocations where available, and scheduling conflicts.

Any synchronisation with Mawani must use the appropriate approved interface.

4. Marine Service Scheduling

Link pilotage, towage, mooring, and other relevant service requests to each vessel call.

Track request status, assigned providers, completion records, and supporting documents.

5. Port Dues and Tariff Management

Configure applicable charge rules and associate charges with the correct vessel call.

The system should support review and reconciliation instead of assuming that every charge can be calculated without human approval.

6. Invoicing and Financial Records

Connect approved service charges to invoice preparation, payment status, and accounting workflows.

Where applicable, the solution should account for the organisation's ZATCA e-invoicing requirements and any relevant integration dependencies.

7. Operations Dashboard and Alerts

Give managers a clear overview of:

• Vessels expected to arrive
• Port calls awaiting action
• Berth changes and schedule conflicts
• Pending marine services
• Missing or outdated tracking information
• Unreconciled charges
• Outstanding invoices

Alerts should be configurable to avoid unnecessary notifications.

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How to Plan a Mawani Integration Project

A successful project begins with a defined operational scope and confirmed access to the necessary external systems.

Step 1: Identify the Organisation's Role

Determine whether the customer operates as a shipping agent, terminal operator, marine service provider, vessel operator, or another port-related business.

Different roles may have different access rights, operational responsibilities, and integration requirements.

Step 2: Confirm Mawani Access and Technical Specifications

Identify the relevant Mawani services and determine whether APIs, partner interfaces, file exchange, or other approved integration methods are available.

Confirm credentials, documentation, testing arrangements, data permissions, and any onboarding requirements before finalising the integration design.

Step 3: Document the Current Workflow

Map how the organisation currently handles:

• Vessel and voyage records
• Arrival and departure coordination
• Berth requests and confirmations
• Marine service scheduling
• Port dues and charges
• Invoice preparation and reconciliation

Identify duplicated work, frequent errors, delays, and activities that require official approval.

Step 4: Define the First Release

Prioritise the functions that address the most important operational problems.

For one agency, that may be vessel-call management and AIS tracking. Another may need berth coordination, service scheduling, or financial reconciliation first.

Avoid committing to every module before the external interfaces and business requirements have been confirmed.

Step 5: Build and Test the Integration

Develop the internal application and its integration connectors. Test valid and invalid data, duplicate messages, timeouts, access failures, and changes to external records.

Where an external system provides a sandbox or testing environment, use it before production deployment.

Step 6: Validate Operational Results

Test the solution with representative vessel calls and real operational scenarios.

Confirm that users can identify the source of each status, detect failed integrations, correct errors, and reconcile the information shown in the application with the relevant source systems.

Step 7: Deploy and Monitor

Prepare user training, access controls, backups, monitoring, and support procedures.

After deployment, review integration failures, data quality, user feedback, and the amount of manual work remaining.

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Mawani Integration Software Development Cost in Saudi Arabia

The cost depends on the number of systems involved, the availability of approved interfaces, the number of workflows, and the level of automation required.

A simple internal vessel-call application is different from an enterprise solution connecting AIS data, port workflows, marine service providers, billing, and multiple external systems.

The following are planning categories rather than verified quotations. Final prices should be confirmed after technical discovery.

Project type	Typical scope	Budget guidance
Existing-system integration	Connect an existing application to an approved external interface	[CONFIRM WITH TEAM]
Vessel tracking and operations MVP	Vessel records, AIS data, internal dashboard, and selected workflows	[CONFIRM WITH TEAM]
Full port operations platform	Multiple modules, role-based access, reporting, and integration work	SAR 200,000–380,000 [CONFIRM WITH TEAM]
Multi-terminal enterprise solution	Multiple operational teams, complex integrations, and advanced controls	[CONFIRM WITH TEAM]

The full-platform range is a preliminary planning figure, not a fixed market rate or an approved Logiolegion quotation. The final estimate may differ significantly depending on the confirmed scope.

What Affects the Development Cost?

External interface availability: If approved APIs and documentation are available, integration may be more straightforward than a project that requires alternative exchange methods or additional onboarding.

AIS provider costs: Commercial tracking data may require a separate subscription, depending on coverage, refresh frequency, and usage rights.

Number of workflows: Arrival notices, berth coordination, service scheduling, billing, and reporting each introduce their own requirements.

Existing systems: Connecting to an existing ERP, accounting application, terminal system, or agency platform requires understanding its data model and integration capabilities.

Security and access controls: Role permissions, audit logs, secure credential storage, and operational monitoring affect implementation effort.

Support and maintenance: External interface changes, server costs, monitoring, backups, and ongoing improvements should be included in the operating budget.

A reliable estimate should separate software development, third-party subscriptions, external-system fees, infrastructure, and post-launch support.

Indicative Development Timeline

The timeline depends on access to external systems, the readiness of the requirements, and the number of modules included.

A limited internal MVP can take substantially less time than a full platform involving several external services.

Phase	Indicative timing
Discovery and technical feasibility	1–2 weeks
Requirements and architecture	1–2 weeks
Core vessel-call application	3–6 weeks
First integration and testing	2–5 weeks
Additional operational modules	Scope-dependent
User acceptance testing and deployment	1–3 weeks

These ranges are illustrative and may overlap. They should not be added together as a guaranteed schedule. External access approvals, third-party dependencies, and changes to the required scope can extend delivery.

A full multi-module platform may require several months. A realistic delivery plan should be agreed only after the team understands the actual interfaces and operational requirements.

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Why Choose Logiolegion for Port Operations Software?

Logiolegion is a custom software development company working on web applications, mobile applications, business platforms, and system integrations for organisations operating in the GCC and other markets.

For a Mawani-related project, the first step is to understand the customer's role in port operations and confirm the external systems that need to be connected.

A project may involve:

• React and Next.js for web interfaces
• Node.js or Laravel for backend workflows
• PostgreSQL or another suitable database
• AIS provider integration
• Secure API connectors where approved interfaces are available
• Operational dashboards and notification workflows
• Financial records and applicable ZATCA integration
• Arabic and English user interfaces where required

The appropriate stack depends on the existing environment, data requirements, deployment constraints, and maintenance needs.

Logiolegion also works on software requirements involving other Saudi business systems. Relevant areas may include ZATCA, NAFATH, Ejar, Wafi, GOSI, SADAD, and FASAH, depending on the project. Each integration must be assessed separately; these examples should not be interpreted as a claim that every integration is already deployed in production.

Explore related solutions and guides:

• Port and Marine Management Software in Saudi Arabia
• FASAH-Integrated Warehouse Management Software
• 3PL Client Portal Development in Saudi Arabia
• ZATCA Fatoorah API Integration Software Development in Saudi Arabia

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Mawani Connect integration?

Mawani Connect integration is the process of connecting an organisation's software with relevant Mawani digital services or approved interfaces. Depending on access and available functionality, this may support vessel-call information, arrival coordination, berth-related workflows, and operational reporting.

2. What is Mawani tracking?

Mawani tracking may refer to monitoring vessel or port-call information associated with Mawani-related operations. AIS tracking is a separate data capability that provides vessel-position information through an AIS provider. The available data and integration options depend on the source and the organisation's permissions.

3. What does vessel tracking and marine services integration mean?

Vessel tracking and marine services integration connects vessel-position information with operational workflows for services such as pilotage, towage, mooring, and other relevant activities. It can help teams associate service requests and completion records with the correct vessel call.

4. Can AIS vessel tracking be connected to Mawani berth allocation?

AIS information can potentially be connected to an internal berth-planning workflow so that teams can compare vessel positions and ETAs with planned berth windows. Direct integration with Mawani berth-allocation information depends on the availability of an approved interface and the organisation's access permissions. AIS data alone does not confirm an official berth allocation.

5. I run a shipping agency in Jeddah. Who can connect our system to Mawani?

Logiolegion can assess the requirements for a custom port operations integration, including vessel-call management, AIS tracking, internal workflows, and financial records. The first step is to confirm your existing software, the Mawani services available to your organisation, and the interfaces authorised for your account.

Contact Logiolegion to discuss your requirements and determine the appropriate technical approach.

6. I need Mawani tracking and AIS updates in one dashboard. Can Logiolegion build that?

Logiolegion can assess and develop a dashboard that combines AIS information with internal vessel-call records and other external data available through authorised interfaces. The application can distinguish provider-reported positions, calculated ETAs, and confirmed operational statuses so that users understand the source of each value.

The exact Mawani data available for integration must be confirmed before the scope is finalised.

7. Do terminal operating systems like Navis integrate with Mawani out of the box?

Integration depends on the specific terminal operating system version, the interfaces available to the customer, and the relevant Mawani requirements. Do not assume that a particular system has a ready-made Mawani connector without verifying it with the software provider and the relevant port stakeholders.

A custom integration layer may be an option if the necessary interfaces and permissions are available.

8. Which company builds port software for NEOM's port operations?

Logiolegion can assess custom port operations software requirements for businesses involved in Saudi port and logistics projects. A proposed solution could include vessel-call workflows, AIS tracking, berth-planning tools, marine service coordination, and financial reporting, subject to confirmed requirements.

Any project involving NEOM or a related port operator would require a separate scope and verification of access to the relevant systems. This answer does not claim an existing NEOM deployment or partnership.

9. I manage 40 vessel calls a month and spend too much time chasing ETAs and berth updates. Can this be automated?

A custom application can help centralise vessel-call records, retrieve available AIS updates, flag ETA changes, and track berth-coordination tasks. The amount of work that can be automated depends on the current process and the external data available.

For an agency handling 40 calls monthly, a useful first step is to measure how much staff time is spent on notifications, berth coordination, service follow-ups, and charge reconciliation. That baseline can help determine whether the expected benefits justify the implementation cost.

10. I want port dues, pilotage, towage, and berth hire on one invoice. Can one system manage that?

A custom port operations and billing application can associate port dues, pilotage, towage, berth-related charges, and other applicable services with a vessel call. It can then support invoice preparation and reconciliation according to the customer's billing rules.

Whether all charges can legally and commercially appear on one invoice depends on the parties involved, contractual arrangements, applicable tariffs, tax requirements, and invoicing rules. These conditions should be confirmed before the billing workflow is designed.

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Final Thoughts

Mawani integration is not just an API development task. It requires a clear understanding of port operations, approved external interfaces, vessel data, berth coordination, marine service workflows, and financial processes.

For shipping agencies and port service businesses in Saudi Arabia, the most practical starting point is to identify the information that is currently duplicated or difficult to track. From there, a focused solution can connect the necessary data sources and automate selected workflows without committing to a larger platform before it is needed.

Before starting development, confirm the Mawani access requirements, the availability of relevant interfaces, AIS data-provider options, and the financial workflows that must be supported.

Planning a Mawani-connected port operations system?

Contact Logiolegion to discuss your existing systems, vessel tracking requirements, operational workflows, and integration scope. The team can help assess the technical dependencies and prepare a project roadmap and estimate based on the confirmed requirements.