Shipping agent software that cuts the admin

As a shipping agent you juggle a lot at once: appointments, port calls, supplier costs, disbursement accounts and the invoices that follow — most of it still done by hand. SHIPM8 is software for shipping agents that brings the whole port call together and automates the paperwork around it.

Less administration on every call​

• One record per port call. Keep vessel details, port visits and the costs that go with them in one place instead of across spreadsheets and inboxes.
• Faster, more accurate cost estimates. Use the cost calculator and your own tariffs to work out port dues, pilotage, towage and agency fees consistently — no more rebuilding the same estimate each time.
• Invoice your principals in minutes. Build invoices from the call, handle VAT, credits and combined invoices, then send them straight from SHIPM8.
• Automate repetitive billing. Set up an invoice flow so routine invoices are generated, finalized and distributed for you, with a manual-approval step where you want one.
• No double entry. Send the finished invoices to Exact Online or your bookkeeping system automatically.

Why agents choose SHIPM8​

Shipping agencies pick SHIPM8 to turn a stack of manual steps into a smooth, repeatable process — fewer errors, quicker invoicing, and a clear overview of every call. It works alongside port agents and nautical service providers on the same platform.

Explore the documentation or visit shipm8.com to see SHIPM8 in action.