Strategic procurement for shipping companies
Build resilient procurement strategies that lead to tangible cost savings and operational excellence.
Efficiency gains and cost savings
Closelink's user-friendly platform provides automated inventory monitoring, proactive procurement planning, the first lube oil-tailored ordering process, and a visual performance reporting.
Proactive procurement
Take advantage of Closelink’s constant monitoring of your fleet’s upcoming demand to address needs before they turn into issues. Ensure smooth operations and tactical decision-making to deliver substantial cost savings.
Tailored ordering
Achieve maximum efficiency with Closelink’s best-in-class enquiry and order platform, specifically designed for lubricant procurement. Enjoy the advantages of comprehensive data aggregation and seamless supplier communication.
Ensuring process integrity
Benefit from Closelink’s automated reports for frequent performance evaluation and priority management. Share insights internally to drive continuous improvement and boost operational efficiency.
Tailored solutions for every shipping company
Explore how Closelink serves your fleet’s unique needs.
Liner shipping
Efficiently manage your lubricants procurement across fixed schedules, reducing costs while ensuring consistent supplies.
Tramp shipping
Adopt a procurement system that offers unmatched flexibility to meet your dynamic needs without compromising efficiency.
Ship managers
Oversee a large and diverse fleet with ease, leveraging Closelink’s scalable solutions to maintain smooth operations and cost control.
Designed for marine lubricants
Closelink is the easiest way to a resilient procurement strategy that generates tangible cost savings.
Automated alerts & warnings
Get real-time updates on current stock levels and hints about upcoming key ports in the vessel schedules.
Calculated average consumption
Rely on the calculated average consumption per product to preview your vessel’s upcoming demand, factoring in inventory, schedules, and expected port stays.
Connect with your supplier
Work seamlessly with all your existing contractual suppliers without disruption.
Live-chat
Chat with your supplier in real-time, directly on the platform, with context-based insights at your fingertips.
Tailored statistics
Access detailed statistics to analyze performance and allow for continuous improvement.
Get started with Closelink
Benefit from Closelink platform in less than 2 weeks.
Set up your account
Get started by adding your team members and vessels. Assign a default supplier per vessel and mirror your existing approval process in Closelink, if required.
Place your first order
Connect with your contractual suppliers or access Closelink’s spot market with over 100 registered suppliers to manage your emergency requisitions.
Integrate ROBs and schedules
Automatically transfer your daily noon reports into Closelink and integrate your vessel schedule to enable proactive planning and inventory management.
Integrate your ordering systems
Connect Closelink with your ordering system to enable a seamless enquiry and order process and to initiate automated workflows.
Power up your operations
Discover how seamless data exchange maximizes your performance.
What’s new?
Discover the latest features added to our platform to improve your procurement experience.
FAQs
Find answers to commonly asked questions by purchasers.
No, Closelink is a technology company that provides a procurement platform to connect and facilitates the interaction of buyers and suppliers.
We use advanced encryption and security protocols to protect your data. Learn more in our Security Booklet.
Closelink offers a subscription model per ship tailored to the particular company needs and amount of vessels under contract. Reach out to us for more details.
No, Closelink is a cloud-based platform, so no installation or manual updates are required. Closelink can be entered with any internet browser (e.g. Chrome or Safari) using your login details.
Yes, our customer success team, building on comprehensive maritime-domain expertise, is available by email, Microsoft Teams and phone to assist you with any queries.
Say hello to strategic procurement
Join the many maritime professionals who trust Closelink to optimize their lubricant procurement.
