DSP, with the branch of DSP America, has entered into a significant agreement with Port Houston to provide essential processing and maintenance support for their Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) messages and database systems. This partnership underscores DSP’s expertise in terminal operations technology and reinforces Port Houston’s commitment to enhancing efficiency and sustainability in its operations.
As the leading container port on the U.S. Gulf Coast, Port Houston plays a crucial role in global trade, handling more containers than any other port in the region. Its operations are powered by a state-of-the-art Terminal Operating System (TOS), Navis N4, which relies on EDI messaging to coordinate container movements with key stakeholders, including U.S. Customs, shipping lines, railroads, and port customers.
Under the agreement signed on February 20, 2025, DSP will manage the port’s EDI messaging infrastructure and provide ongoing support for its various databases. This initiative is integral to maintaining seamless communication between Port Houston and its global partners while ensuring uninterrupted freight mobility.
“DSP is uniquely positioned to support Port Houston in this critical effort” said Marco Fehmer, CEO of DSP. “As a Navis Partner since 2007, we have extensive experience in providing 24/7 IT services that are mission-critical to marine terminal operations. With our global presence and ‘follow the sun’ support strategy, we are committed to delivering top-tier solutions that enhance operational efficiency.”
This collaboration aligns with Port Houston’s long-term vision of becoming the efficient deep seaport on the U.S. Gulf Coast. By leveraging DSP’s expertise in terminal technology, Port Houston continues to reinforce its leadership in freight mobility, environmental stewardship, and economic vitality.
“Port Houston is proud to partner with DSP, through its U.S. branch DSP America, to enhance the reliability and performance of our terminal operating system at the container terminals we operate”, said Ryan Mariacher, Chief Port Operations Officer at Port Houston. “This new collaboration helps ensure smooth and secure communication with our partners around the world, supporting the fast, transparent, and efficient movement of cargo through our terminals.”
About Port Houston
For more than 100 years, Port Houston has owned and operated the public wharves and terminals along the Houston Ship Channel, including the area’s largest breakbulk facility and two of the most efficient container terminals in the country. Port Houston is the advocate and a strategic leader for the Channel. The Houston Ship Channel complex and its more than 200 private and eight public terminals is the nations largest port for waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas and the U.S. The Port of Houston supports the creation of nearly 1.5 million jobs in Texas and 3.37 million jobs nationwide, and economic activity totaling $439 billion in Texas and $906 billion in economic impact across the nation.
www.porthouston.com
About DSP - Data and System Planning
Based in Switzerland and founded in 1986, DSP Data and System Planning provides worldwide IT solutions and business operation consultancy taking advantage of its specialised and proven know-how in informatics technologies applied to the shipping industry, port and terminal management and intermodal transportation. DSP has been a NAVIS partner since 2007 covering all implementation, support, optimization, training and customization services.
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