Where Marlo goes further
Veson IMOS excels at commercial freight contract management for large enterprises. Here is what you gain when you choose Marlo instead.
Finance and banking, built in
Veson integrates with external ERPs and accounting systems via custom APIs. Marlo builds finance directly into the platform, business banking, FX transfers, corporate cards, loan tracking, and covenant monitoring live alongside your voyages. No middleware, no separate systems.
Accounting sync without the integration project
Connecting Veson to your accounting system requires custom API work and a Veson Global Services engagement. Marlo connects to Xero and QuickBooks natively, push voyage financials into your ledger automatically, with no integration project and no consulting fees.
Compliance without the add-ons
Veson handles EU ETS carbon pricing and CII monitoring through its Carbon Calculator and VesselsValue Green. But sanctions screening and counterparty due diligence require configurable alerts and third-party tools. Marlo includes sanctions screening, CII monitoring, and EU ETS tracking natively in every plan.
Feature-by-feature comparison
An honest look at what each platform offers. Veson IMOS is a powerful enterprise system. Marlo is a unified platform built for mid-size shipping companies. The right choice depends on your needs.
| Features | Marlo | Veson IMOS |
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| Chartering & Fixture Management |
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| Voyage Operations Tracking |
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| Laytime & Demurrage Calculation |
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| Bunker Management |
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| Berth Scheduling |
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| Built-in Email (Chartering & Ops) |
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| Features | Marlo | Veson IMOS |
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| Voyage P&L Tracking (Dynamic P&L) |
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| General Ledger Integration |
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| Accruals & Month-End Closing |
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| Cashflow Forecasting |
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| Loan & Debt Management |
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| Covenant Tracking |
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| Multi-Currency Accounting |
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| Accounting Software Sync |
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| Features | Marlo | Veson IMOS |
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| Real-Time Dashboard |
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| Sanctions screening |
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| Cashflow Analytics |
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| Vessel & Fleet Valuations |
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| Features | Marlo | Veson IMOS |
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| Built-in Maritime Business Account |
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| FX & International Transfers |
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| Borderless Corporate Cards |
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| Payment Reconciliation |
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| Features | Marlo | Veson IMOS |
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| Sanctions Screening |
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| CII Monitoring |
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| EU ETS Emissions Tracking |
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| Freight & Bunker Risk Management |
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| Approval Workflows |
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| Audit Trails |
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| SOC 1 / SOC 2 Certification |
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| Features | Marlo | Veson IMOS |
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| Cloud-Based (SaaS) |
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| Free Trial (Self-Service Sign Up) |
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| Transparent Pricing |
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| Role-Based Access Control |
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Pricing comparison
Here we compare pricing transparency and what is included at each platform's starting tier for a mid-size shipping operation.
| Marlo | Veson IMOS | |
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| Monthly pricing | £500 /month | Not published |
| Annual pricing | £5,400 /year (save £600) | Not published |
| Users included | 5 £100/user for additional | Unknown |
| Free trial | 7 days Self-service sign-up | Not published |
| Scope included | Full platform | Modular (Core IMOS + add-on modules) |
Built for the problems your current system ignores
Shipping companies do not just need voyage tracking. They need cashflow visibility, sanctions checks, EU ETS reporting, and accounting that does not rely on spreadsheets. Here is what sets Marlo apart.
See your entire fleet in one glance
Marlo’s dashboard gives you live financial and operational data across your entire fleet — voyage P&L, vessel positions, cashflow status, and open receivables. No waiting for month-end reports. No switching between tabs. One screen, full visibility.
Know where your cash stands, today and next quarter
Project future cashflows based on open voyages, pending invoices, loan repayments, and expected freight. Marlo connects operational data to financial projections automatically, so CFOs get real numbers — not estimates from spreadsheets.
Screen every counterparty before you commit
Marlo checks counterparties against global sanctions lists automatically. Before you fix a cargo, sign a charter, or process a payment — you know the entity is clean. No separate compliance tool, no manual lookups, no exposure to risk.
Track emissions where you track voyages
EU ETS obligations are calculated alongside your voyage data — not in a separate system after the fact. Marlo records vessel emissions as required by environmental regulations, monitors CII scores, and keeps you audit-ready without additional tools.
Your accounting software, always in sync
Connect Xero or QuickBooks and let Marlo push voyage-level financials directly into your ledger. Invoices, payments, accruals — all mapped and synced automatically. No CSV exports, no copy-paste errors, no month-end fire drills.
Never miss a covenant deadline again
Track vessel loans, monitor covenant thresholds, and see upcoming obligations alongside your voyage financials. Marlo connects debt management to operational performance — so your finance team sees the full picture, not just the voyage side.
Every email, tied to the right voyage
Marlo’s integrated email keeps chartering negotiations and operations communication inside the platform — linked to the relevant vessel, voyage, and fixture. No more searching your inbox for that one attachment from three weeks ago.