Across the maritime industry, we have always seen and appreciated a need to bring systems, data, and teams closer together. This is resulting from fast-paced complexity fueled by ongoing market volatility, shifting regulations, and rising expectations around efficiency and transparency.

Whether you’re a vessel owner, operator, or charterer, chances are your business is running on a complex mix of systems. This complexity isn’t going away, and it’s not the problem either. What really matters is how well everything works together—securely, efficiently, and in support of your broader strategy.

At Veson, we think about this constantly. We’ve long held a clear philosophy that great maritime solutions don’t live in isolation—they connect, scale, and empower the way you work. That’s why we have built and acquired solutions that are open to integration and are known for their excellent interfacing capabilities.

Let’s explore how that comes to life across our approach to APIs, data, and integration strategy.

What does it really mean to be a unified, open platform?  

Today, over 90% of our clients use integrations, supported by more than 2,500 unique interfaces across a network of hundreds of software and data providers. It’s not uncommon for our clients to leverage a dozen or more integrations. From enterprise ERP connections to proprietary analytical tools and AI informed data sets, these integrations are at the core of what we do here at Veson. This core competency is something we take very seriously. There are many data security and operational continuity considerations to manage whenever it comes to connecting systems, teams, and workflow.

For us, being ‘open’ comes with a great deal of responsibility. Our mission critical applications host some of our clients’ most strategic and sensitive data. This is why we have put a huge emphasis on implementation and integration from the very beginning.

Our Professional Services teams have worked with hundreds of maritime organizations across the globe for more than 20 years, they bring deep experience in integration design and governance. They help our clients strike the right balance between interoperability and control. In a competitive and volatile market, having data that is accurate, accessible, and in context is essential to operating with the appropriate speed and bearing.

We have found that organizations are most productive and successful when there is cohesion between solutions; information can flow across systems in a secure, controlled manner. When Veson clients seek to leverage our interfacing capabilities, our teams work with them to evaluate and establish data governance controls that ensure a repeatable approach and a tailored understanding of the data that is used to fuel the business.

Integration that fits your business 

Every integration we support is shaped by real business needs. Our implementation is holistic and collaborative—we consider not just the systems involved, but how people use them and where data needs to flow.

Our Professional Services team plays a hands-on role in designing and delivering these connections, bringing deep domain knowledge of maritime workflows and a strong understanding of best practices in data governance and utility. With a combined 340+ years of experience working with IMOS, our team truly puts the ‘professional’ in Professional Services—they’ve seen it all and are a wealth of practical wisdom. Whatever the size of your organization, our goal is the same: to deliver seamless, sustainable integrations that support day-to-day operations and long-term growth.

Security is foundational to this approach. To us, this idea of being a data custodian means centering data security in the work we do. When it comes to integrations, we do this by encouraging clients to register their interfaces with us, implementing strong API governance and deploying a modern architecture that ensures stability and accountability. This approach ensures the platform remains stable and optimized for security and efficiency as our clients grow.

“This partnership [with Veson] allows us to integrate our systems more seamlessly, providing customers a unified platform that enhances visibility, efficiency, and control over their freight procurement processes.” 

— Eric Aboussouan, Strategy and Digitalization Lead, Cargill 

Designed for connection 

Designed for connection

One of the key reasons Veson integrates so effectively is our contract-centric model.

In the maritime space, contracts are the common thread that tie together chartering, operations, and finance. By anchoring workflows around that shared data structure, we make it easier to connect external systems without duplicating logic or effort.

This structure also allows clients to scale over time—whether by layering in any number of interface solution options, extending our platform with internal systems, or adopting other native solutions offered within our platform. We’re proud to work with other providers in the industry who deliver innovative solutions and strong API capabilities.

“We need systems that help us in collaborating within the company, but also outside the company with third parties, integrating third party systems. That’s a very important piece of the system that we require both from Veson and also from other partners.”

— Nevio Biagini, ICT Manager, d’Amico Shipping Group

How we connect the dots 

Veson’s open platform is underpinned by an extensible API framework that allows clients to securely exchange data across the entire commercial workflow. Here are some of the ways our clients utilize our APIs: 

  • Populate dashboards and analytics tools with real-time data
  • Automate compliance checks and reporting
  • Synchronize data with ERPs or custom pricing models
  • Integrate AI workflows like contract review, exception handling, or risk identification

Our goal is to offer the flexibility and control clients need to build the solutions that work best for them, without sacrificing stability or security.

“The IMOS Platform’s open architecture allows us to integrate our own applications as well as third party products. Additionally, the close connection to many shipping customers delivers industry standards that will allow direct connection between Oldendorff and our various counterparties.”

— Fanny Heiden, Project Manager, Oldendorff 

Bringing interoperability and security together 

We recognize that no single solution will ever meet every need in a business as dynamic as maritime shipping. That’s why we continue to invest in our integration capabilities, our Platform Partner Network, and the expertise of our implementation teams.

Our goal is to deliver innovative solutions that make a positive impact on your business, help you connect the dots in your unique constellation of systems, and serve as a secure, reliable foundation you can build on. Beyond that, we aim to support you as you adapt, scale, and lead.

In a world moving faster than ever, we see the ability to securely connect as a core requirement for resilience, innovation, and success.