Tech Update

IMAP/SMTP email provider support and activities without vessel

21 February 2026 · 1 min read · By the SHIPM8 team

Attach existing documents to messages When sending a message, you can now select documents that are already stored on the record as attachments. No more downloading and re-uploading files you already have in the system.

Task progress columns in overview lists Overview lists can now show task progress columns, giving you a quick glance at how far along tasks are without opening individual records.

Granular field selection when duplicating objects The duplicate object dialog now lets you choose exactly which fields to copy over. This gives you more control and avoids carrying over data you don't need in the new record.

IMAP/SMTP email provider support SHIPM8 now supports IMAP/SMTP as an email service provider, offering an alternative to existing email integrations.

Activities without vessel It is now possible to create activities without linking them to a vessel, for cases where the vessel is not yet known or not applicable.

Exact Online projects and purchase invoices You can now create projects and purchase invoices in Exact Online directly from SHIPM8.

Cost calculator source tracking Cost calculator lines now track where they originally came from, making it easier to trace calculations back to their source data.

Configurable expense picker fields You can now configure which fields are shown in the expense picker dialog, so you see the information that matters most to you.

Lock sender in notification templates Notification templates can now have a locked sender, ensuring messages are always sent from the correct address.

Duplicate purchase invoice prevention The system now detects and prevents importing duplicate purchase invoices, avoiding accidental double entries.

VAT auto-set from tariff setup When an invoice is created, the VAT is now automatically set based on the tariff configuration.

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