Closelink, a digital platform built for the procurement of marine lubricants, and Chevron Marine Lubricants, a global leader in high-performance lubricant solutions, celebrate one year of full system integration, enabling near-instant order handling and unlocking new levels of automation for maritime procurement.
This integration is the first of its kind in the marine lubricants sector, giving buyers and suppliers an automated, real-time way to manage orders through the Closelink platform.
A seamless link between buyer and supplier
At the core of the integration is Chevron’s proprietary OnePort™ system, a comprehensive portal that allows buyers to make enquiries, place orders, check product availability, chat with representatives, and more. OnePort is widely recognized as one of the most advanced digital tools in the marine lubricants market offered by a supplier.
With the integration in place, buyers can manage the entire order process, from enquiry to confirmation, inside Closelink, while Chevron’s team continues working in OnePort. Both systems remain fully synchronized in real time, ensuring that updates, and confirmations are always aligned. Even OnePort’s live chat feature is embedded, making communication fast, traceable, and context-driven.
“Chevron has made a substantial investment in building a best-in-class supplier system. Through Closelink, that value becomes available to buyers exactly where they need it inside their existing workflows,” said Philippe Lavarde, Managing Director at Closelink.
Supporting the marine lubricants supply chain
With the new integration in place, what previously took hours, or even overnight, now happens in less than five seconds. Buyers no longer need to wait for supplier-side operators to process incoming requests or manually input data. As soon as an enquiry is submitted via Closelink, Chevron’s system automatically generates a quote and shares it back through Closelink without human intervention. This level of responsiveness is especially critical for short-notice deliveries, where every hour counts.
The integration delivers clear benefits to both sides of the supply chain. Orders placed through Closelink are instantly reflected in Chevron’s internal system, allowing their supply chain teams to begin organizing deliveries without delay. That means fewer bottlenecks, faster mobilization, and a more agile response to vessel demand anywhere in the world. Chevron’s ability to respond instantly becomes a real competitive edge.
“The OnePort™ customer portal was developed with our customers at the heart of the design,” said Ayten Yavuz, General Manager Marine Lubricants at Chevron. “Its intuitive online interface streamlines the entire lubricant procurement process from placing orders and tracking deliveries to generating invoices. By removing unnecessary steps, OnePort™ significantly reduces order management time, freeing up valuable resources so our customers can focus on their core business. This digital tool helps to ensure customers can access what they need, wherever and whenever they need it.”
Setting a new standard
Closelink GmbH is a Hamburg-based maritime technology company setting a new standard in maritime procurement. Its digital platform helps shipping companies build resilient strategies while generating tangible cost savings. The platform is designed specifically for the procurement of marine lubricants, one of the most complex and cost-intensive areas in ship management. While this integration increases the degree of automation in enquiry and order management, Closelink’s value goes far beyond that.
Closelink offers four core capabilities. Automated demand monitoring helps mitigate risks with real-time alerts based on vessel schedules, stock levels, luboil consumption, and supply opportunities. Proactive planning supports cost optimization by concentrating luboil deliveries at the most cost-efficient ports. Integrated ordering streamlines every step of the procurement process through a lubricant-specific workflow, including customized order approvals and built-in, automated supplier communication. Visual reporting enhances transparency with live dashboards detailing performance across vessels, suppliers, ports, and products.
A shared vision
Closelink and Chevron share the same goal: to make marine lubricant procurement simpler, faster, and more reliable by leveraging cutting-edge technology. Chevron’s OnePort was designed to reduce manual tasks and free up operational resources. Closelink complements this by helping buyers plan ahead and make better decisions faster. This integration is more than a technical upgrade. It is another step towards marine procurement that is powered by automation, data, and collaboration.
Source: Closelink
