LBC Seabrook Terminal implements UAB-Online

LBC Tank Terminals operates a global network of liquid bulk storage terminals. Its sites serve the chemical and energy industries with safe and efficient storage. The Houston Seabrook Terminal is one of its largest facilities in North America.

Seabrook is strategically located on the Houston Ship Channel. This waterway is one of the busiest in the world. More than 9000 vessel calls are handled here each year. The terminal offers storage of over 3.9 million bbl. It also provides deepwater dock access and connectivity to pipelines and rail. Houston serves as a global hub for oil, gas, and chemicals. A terminal like LBC Seabrook plays an important role in this supply chain.

Terminal operations have always been complex as coordination involves vessels, port agents, surveyors, and terminal staff. Traditionally, this process relies on phone calls, emails, and paper forms which can lead to delays, errors, and unnecessary risks.

LBC Tank Terminals selected UAB-Online to drive efficiency and compliance across its network. The platform replaces manual paperwork with automated workflows. This reduces administrative effort and accelerates the handling of documents and checklists.

Safety and compliance are central. Digital checklists such as DOS, DOI, and SSSCL ensure adherence to international regulations. Risks are reduced and operations become more predictable. With document management, files can be created, shared, and tracked in real time. Stakeholders gain faster access to the information they need.

• Phase 1: integration for dossier creation and Notice of Readiness (NOR) submissions for vessels and barges.
• Phase 2: sharing of critical documentation in PDF format for improved transparency.
• Phase 3: full digital document creation and advanced checklists, including DOI, DOS, ISGOTT 6, SSSCL, and operational arrangements.

Seabrook is the first US terminal to complete this process. The go-live in early 2025 marked a shift in how port calls are managed. By moving to one shared platform, all parties involved in a vessel call now operate with the same real-time data and digital workflows.

The Houston Ship Channel is critical for US energy exports. It handles more tonnage than any other U.S. port. Every efficiency gain here creates ripple effects across the supply chain.

By adopting UAB-Online, LBC Seabrook supports Houston’s goal to remain competitive on the global stage. Digital port calls mean ships can load and depart faster. Terminal capacity is used more effectively. The risk of congestion is reduced.

Houston is investing heavily in infrastructure, including the channel deepening project. Digital transformation complements these physical upgrades. Together they create a safer, faster, and more efficient port environment.

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