Maritime & Shipping · head to head
ChartCo vs MDS Transmodal
ChartCo
Maritime & Shipping
Integrated maritime compliance platform
- From
- $300/month
- Rated
- -
MDS Transmodal
Maritime & Shipping
Freight transport data and analysis
- From
- $600/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: ChartCo requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features; MDS Transmodal the Internet Archive's capture of MDS Transmodal's homepage on 16 December 2019 confirmed the firm offers named consulting services and models (Forecasts, Due Diligence, Transport Modelling, Market and feasibility studies, Data/Models) via phone or email contact only, with over 35 years of research and advice cited and no pricing published.
- They diverge on capability: ChartCo covers Chart management, MDS Transmodal covers Container trade data.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ChartCo and MDS Transmodal actually diverge.
| Attribute | ChartCo | MDS Transmodal |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $300/month | $600/month |
| Platforms | Web, Desktop | Web |
| Founded | 1998 | 1988 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maritime & Shipping).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in ChartCo
- Chart management
- Publication updates
- Compliance tracking
- Fleet administration
- ECDIS
- Fleet management systems
- Procurement
- Windows support
Only in MDS Transmodal
- Container trade data
- Port statistics
- Intermodal analysis
- Custom research
- Data exports
- Custom reports
Both cover
- Web support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
ChartCo
- Requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features
- High cost for maritime-specific software
MDS Transmodal
- The Internet Archive's capture of MDS Transmodal's homepage on 16 December 2019 confirmed the firm offers named consulting services and models (Forecasts, Due Diligence, Transport Modelling, Market and feasibility studies, Data/Models) via phone or email contact only, with over 35 years of research and advice cited and no pricing published.
Pricing, plan by plan
ChartCo
$300/month- OneOcean$600/month
- Chart management
- Publications
- Compliance tracking
MDS Transmodal
$600/month- Data Access$1200/month
- Container data
- Port statistics
- Trade flows
Which should you pick?
Choose ChartCo if
- You need chart management.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want publication updates.
Choose MDS Transmodal if
- You need container trade data.
- You also want port statistics.
Questions people ask
- Is ChartCo or MDS Transmodal better?
- Neither clearly leads. ChartCo starts at $300/month and MDS Transmodal at $600/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ChartCo or MDS Transmodal?
- ChartCo starts at $300/month and MDS Transmodal at $600/month.
- Does ChartCo or MDS Transmodal run on more platforms?
- ChartCo runs on Web, Desktop. MDS Transmodal runs on Web.
- What can ChartCo do that MDS Transmodal cannot?
- ChartCo covers Chart management, Publication updates, Compliance tracking, Fleet administration. MDS Transmodal covers Container trade data, Port statistics, Intermodal analysis, Custom research. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
ChartCo: What does ChartCo OneOcean provide?
ChartCo OneOcean is an integrated maritime software platform that combines electronic navigational charts, publications, weather data, and compliance tools for voyage planning and maritime safety.
ChartCo: How many vessels use ChartCo PassageManager?
ChartCo's PassageManager software is used by approximately 6,500 vessels worldwide for passage planning and navigational chart management.
ChartCo: Does ChartCo help with environmental compliance?
Yes, ChartCo OneOcean includes EnviroManager for compliance with MARPOL and regional environmental regulations, helping crews manage waste and minimize discharge risks.