MXP introduces new powerful functionality with its Port Cost Management software. Using actual itinerary data, sophisticated calculations can compute accurate costs even for complex scenarios. This takes maritime financial operations to the next level.
The fully integrated MXP Enterprise Platform equips cruise lines with significant improvements in financial accuracy, enabling smarter budgeting, precise forecasting, and enhanced transparency in port-related financial planning.
Key Highlights
Formula-Based Costing
Users can now define dynamic cost formulas using combinations of predefined variables such as vessel characteristics, passenger and crew counts, as well as itinerary details.
Advanced Tiering Logic
Apply conditional pricing based on thresholds like ship size, seasonality, call frequency, or passenger tiers – ideal for modeling port tariffs with precision.
Access Control & Full Audit Trails
Enhance governance with user-specific access rights and comprehensive audit logging for all formula and tier updates – ensuring transparency and compliance.
Simulation & Testing Tools
Run simulations with actual itinerary data to verify outcomes before applying formulas, giving users confidence and clarity on calculated values.
Automated & On-Demand Recalculation
Refresh invoice calculations with the latest operational data – either manually or through scheduled jobs – keeping everything up-to-date and aligned with current figures.
Smarter Port Costing with MXP
MXP empowers cruise operators with precision, agility, and data-driven decision-making. By automating calculations tied to real operational variables, it delivers:
- Better visibility into port spend
- Faster, more reliable cost processing
- Alignment with contractual and operational realities
MXP is the award-winning and innovative software partner for the global cruise industry, delivering the leading MXP Enterprise Platform designed specifically for cruise operations. With over 400 installations across more than 60 cruise brands, MXP has become the go-to solution for increasing revenue, enhancing the guest experience, and supporting end-to-end operations onboard and ashore.
For more information, please contact:
Johanna Schaupp, Senior Digital Marketing Lead
Email: info@mxp.com
Phone: +43 316 225 942