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“Jade leads multicargo market”: World Cargo News

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World Cargo News (Nov 2014) declares Jade Master Terminal the emerging market leader for multi-cargo terminals after a record quarter.

It’s no secret that we want Master Terminal to be the world’s number one mixed-cargo terminal operating system. So we’re delighted that late last year, readers of World Cargo News saw an article headed ‘Jade leads multi cargo market’.

This is the strongest signal yet that we’re closing in on our goal, after a very strong third quarter of 2014.

“Jade Logistics  is emerging as the TOS market leader for multi-cargo terminal applications. Jade secured contracts for 19 new terminals across the Middle East, Europe and Africa in Q3 alone, a very significant number of new terminal projects.”

But it’s not just one good quarter that earned the attention of World Cargo News. Our track record in the Americas shows why so many businesses are turning to Master Terminal.

“Jade is also enjoying a considerable run of success in North America, where it has completed the rollout of Master Terminal at five sites for Diversified Port Holdings (DPH) and won new contracts with Grupo CICE [Mexico], and with Alabama Steel Terminals.

“DPH’s terminals went live this year (2014). Jade now manages and supports these installations from its office in the US. The Mobile installation was completed in just six weeks.”

We’re confident that 2015 will see more success for Master Terminal. As Capt. Kaustubh Dalvi, Master Terminal Director of Sales, told World Cargo News, “I have no doubt that very soon Master Terminal will become the de facto standard TOS for mixed cargo ports, setting benchmarks globally.”

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Jade completes third successful implementation at Diversified Port Holdings

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Jade Logistics’ today announced that it was past the half way mark of a five port implementation of its Master Terminal software in the United States. The successful implementation of Master Terminal in Mobile, Alabama is the third of five planned Diversified Port Holdings (DPH) sites and follows successful implementations in Jacksonville and Fort Lauderdale.

DPH, an integrated ports logistics business, selected Master Terminal to operate its five shipping terminals in the south-eastern United States. In particular DPH required Jade’s expertise in solving the complex problem of managing high volumes of disparate cargo, especially in Mobile where the port operation handles a mix of cargo including steel commodities and frozen produce. The installation was completed in the record time of six weeks, well ahead of schedule. DPH is now enjoying the benefits the  Master Terminal system brings to its operation and the port plans to extend the functionality to other areas of its business.

Impressed with the overall implementation, Dennis Rhodes, CIO at DPH said “Working with Jade gave us confidence that the implementation would deliver us the operational efficiencies we were looking to gain in our business. Jade’s flexibility and training enabled our staff to adapt quickly to the new technology.” David Lindsay, Jade’s Managing Director commented that the ability to implement Master Terminal in less than three months realized significant value for ports, reducing their costs.

“Successful implementations in these timeframes are unheard of in the industry and make the selection of Jade Master Terminal even more compelling for mixed cargo terminals,” said David.

The next implementation of  Master Terminal at DPH will be in New Orleans, scheduled for mid-April 2014.

Master Terminal is one of the world’s fastest growing terminal operating systems, having been implemented in Norway, Italy, UAE, USA, Iraq, Brazil, Ghana, Australia and New Zealand. It solves the complex problem of managing high volumes of disparate cargo. A highly reliable system that maximizes operational efficiency and improves competitiveness, the  Master Terminal product provides its customers with a single integrated view of their operations leading to increased productivity throughout the port. Rapid implementation makes Master Terminal the perfect fit for growing and ambitious ports.

New Abu Dhabi win marks successful year for Jade Logistics

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Abu Dhabi Ports chooses Master Terminal for seven terminals, adding to a record-setting 2014 for Master Terminal.

Christchurch, 23 January 2015 – Jade Logistics capped off a successful 2014 with a seven terminal sale of its Master Terminal port management software to Abu Dhabi Ports Company, further enhancing Jade’s reputation as the mixed cargo terminal operating system of choice in the Gulf region.

The sale ends a year of substantial multi-terminal deals in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, including a record-breaking third quarter, and brings the total number of new marine terminal wins for 2014 to 29.

Abu Dhabi Ports will use Master Terminal to manage all aspects of its general cargo operations, including bulk, break bulk, project and roll-on/roll-off (RORO) cargo.

Jade’s Managing Director David Lindsay says “We are excited to have formed this new relationship with Abu Dhabi Ports and look forward to working closely with them to not only achieve their operational goals, but also to support their growth aspirations for the future.”

The first two ports to be implemented are Zayed Port, located in the north-eastern area of Abu Dhabi city, and Khalifa Port, a deep water port midway between the cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Both of these ports play a key role in the import and export of goods in and around the United Arab Emirates (UAE), handling approximately 20 million tonnes of cargo per annum.

Gary Lemke, Executive Vice President Ports Unit, Abu Dhabi Ports says the port operator is committed to continual investment in order to stay competitive in the 21st century, and the partnership with Jade to replace their existing software will play a key role in this.

“We selected Jade after a comprehensive technical and commercial evaluation process. Master Terminal was the best overall product and we look forward to a successful project. Jade also brings a wealth of experience in general cargo terminals and this knowledge is crucial to us as we transform our business to be the leading general cargo port operator in the region.”

Lindsay adds: “This latest success further emphasises our commitment to the UAE region and to building long term relationships with our customers. It also cements Jade’s position as the fastest growing terminal operating system (TOS) provider in the mixed cargo market.”

Master Terminal will replace ADPC’s legacy general cargo system. Implementation of both the Zayed and Khalifa Ports will commence early 2015.

Busy African ports open up to Master Terminal

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Jade Logistics’ port management software, Master Terminal has been selected by one of Africa’s busiest port operators, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority to operate two of the continents major sea ports.

Ghana’s Tema and Takoradi ports which are some of the busiest terminals in West Africa, handle the majority of the country’s growing exports of raw minerals, produce and oil.

David Lindsay, CEO of Jade Logistics,  says Ghana Ports are strategically located being close to shipping routes and major ports of call for ships from all continents.

“We’re thrilled as the Ghana win gets Master Terminal into two important ports in the world’s fastest growing region with cargo volumes expected to rise markedly.”

“This is also strategically significant as it represents the first penetration into the burgeoning African continent for Jade and Master Terminal. The two ports in Ghana handle approximately 17 million tonnes of mixed cargo and containers, with vast opportunities for growth in the coming years. In particular container traffic is forecast to double over the next decade,” says Lindsay.

Lindsay adds that Master Terminal with its specialist ability to manage mixed cargo and multi-terminal customer needs is a perfect fit for growing and ambitious ports such as Tema and Takoradi.

“Tema, which is the larger of the two sea ports and services a busy industrial city. In a typical year Tema will receive on average over 1650 ships, including container, general cargo, tankers, roll on roll off and cruise vessels so Master Terminal is ideal to cater for this diverse mix.”

Lindsay notes that Takoradi port is ideally placed to Accra, the capital of Ghana as well as Abidjan, the capital city of La Cote d’Ivoire and so has become the preferred gateway to the middle and northern parts of Ghana and the Sahelian landlocked countries of Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali.

“Like Tema, Takoradi is serviced by all the leading international shipping lines and in addition, because of its proximity to the rich oil and gas fields, Takoradi is also able to support the specialist supply vessels involved in exploration and production activities.”

The General Manager-Marketing and Business Development for Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Mrs Alice Torkornoo says the port operator was looking for a solution to effectively manage its two busy ports, and at the same time be able to scale its operations to handle the increased volumes expected over the coming years.

“Master Terminal was selected as the best fit. The multi-cargo aspect perfectly suits our ports, and the proven technology and strong support network gave us confidence that Master Terminal would enable us to compete for new business, increase efficiency, security and consumer confidence, while reducing our costs,” says Torkornoo.

David Lindsay adds that Jade was delighted to be selected by Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, especially as the Authority looks to position itself in the region through an extensive expansion and modernisation programme.

“Master Terminal is the leading and fastest growing system globally for mixed cargo terminals, I am confident it will support productivity and efficiency gains for Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority.

“Jade will now look to engage channel partners in the wider African region to support the increased Master Terminal sales demand.”

Implementation of Tema and Takoradi will commence this year with go live in 2014.

Ports can be technological leaders

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kaustubh-dalvi.jpgCaptain Kaustubh Dalvi, Jade Logistics’ President of Global Sales, looks at changes and challenges facing ports, and explains how technology, people, and processes can prepare the path to automation.

The major challenges ports face aren’t all in the physical environment. Yes, changes like deepening water channels, strengthening quay walls, and adding more sophisticated machinery to the yard are coming to a lot of ports. But what about conventional processes, technology and systems? They’ll be under pressure to perform, and stay secure, as the industry evolves.

Terminals have to be competitive, productive, and cost efficient. This balancing act is easier with the right technology. Systems that worked in the past won’t necessarily keep you competitive in the future. Quite simply, ports can’t afford to be left behind.

I believe that ports need to open up to emerging technologies and pay attention to innovative trends. Process automation is particularly important. It’s an area in which ports can team up with the right vendors and take a leading role, to the point where other industries look to ports as an example and follow suit.

Preparing for automation starts with people and processes

Automation will be the norm one day, but for most ports there’s still a fair distance to travel. Over this period it’s important to know how much automation you can afford, where your port sits on the automation spectrum, and which technological changes are best to make now.

With full automation being beyond most ports, the question is how well you can get machines and humans working together. This can bring similar efficiencies as automation, only more quickly and with a lower price tag. It also helps your port make the more gradual move towards automation.

Two things to look at today, then, are people and processes. Strong processes on the ground pay off in the short term and help prepare the way for automation. And strong processes require skilled, qualified people to drive the technology.

Some things shouldn’t wait

Of all the technological and procedural opportunities you could take, which ones are most important? Look for areas with the biggest room for improvement and where changes will have an immediate effect.

Traditionally, one weakness of ports is in exchanging information between stakeholders. Both within the port and throughout the extended supply chain, sharing data and information efficiently and securely is key to becoming more efficient. This is one area where the right procedures and system can make a big immediate difference. For a lot of ports it’s a good places to start.

What’s the right move for you?

This is a quick look at broad trends global trends, but different regions are under different pressure and every port operation is unique. There is no single recipe for efficiency or success.

At Jade Logistics we’ve helped ports all around the world become more efficient and competitive. We’re port people who understand the potential of port technology, and how to implement and run systems to bring genuine, fast benefits.

Video: Kaustubh Dalvi interviewed by Port Technology International
 

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Master Terminal’s North American moves make World Cargo News

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Jade Logistics’  Master Terminal’s adoption by Grupo CICE in Mexico and Alabama Steel terminals reported in World Cargo News.

As Master Terminal has moved deeper into North America, popular industry publication World Cargo News has picked up the story.

Reporting on our recent agreements with Grupo CICE of Mexico and Alabama Steel Terminals, World Cargo News notes the momentum we’re building in the Americas. And as our own Kaustubh Dalvi says in the report, there’s a lot more for us to do in the region.

Captain Kaustubh Dalvi, President of Global Sales for Jade Logistics, is pleased to see growing recognition of Master Terminal in the North American market. “In an industry that is still predominantly paper-based and full of legacy technology, there is a lot that Jade can do to streamline ports’ operational processes and drive transparency. We are excited where these opportunities will take us,” Dalvi said.

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Master Terminal wins another US customer

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Jade Logistics today announced it had secured another sale of its terminal operating system Master Terminal to an American cargo port.

Philadelphia’s Penn Terminals, a privately owned marine terminal and stevedoring service company, based at the original site of Philadelphia’s Naval shipyards, is the latest customer to select Master Terminal software, which is especially suitable for mixed cargo ports.

Penn Terminals handles approximately 300,000 containers and half a million tonnes of mixed cargo annually.

In February 2013, following a robust due diligence process against international competition, Jade won the terminal operating software business for five Patriot Ports ports in the south-eastern United States (two in Jacksonville, as well as ports in Mobile, New Orleans and Port Everglades).

Jade Software Managing Director David Lindsay, says that Master Terminal is expanding quickly in the US market.

“We were confident that once we had one site implemented that others would follow, and that has been the case. We are delighted to be working with Penn Terminals and to strengthen our market position in the United States.

“Master Terminal has the capability to transform the operations of mixed cargo port sites. It effortlessly handles all of the complexities of mixed cargo and has the potential to deliver significant cost savings, and increased productivity, which in turn will considerably lift ROI,” says Lindsay.

Implementation at the Penn Terminals cargo port begins in August.

Lindsay says that following the success of Master Terminal in the Middle East, the company was beginning to explore opportunities with fast growing mixed cargo ports on the African continent.

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Alabama Steel Terminals to manage new operation with Jade Logistics

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Christchurch, 26 June 2014 — Today, Jade announced another sale of its terminal operating system (TOS), Master Terminal. Alabama Steel Terminals LLC (AST) has selected Master Terminal for a newly-leased facility handling steel coils for export from Mobile, Alabama. This win marks the tenth North American terminal to move to Jade in the past 18 months.

AST, a joint venture between Tri-State Maritime and Richardson Stevedoring & Logistics Services, expects the new terminal to handle an initial tonnage throughput of at least 600,000 tons per year. Importantly, Master Terminal will let AST manage any type of mixed cargo across multiple port facilities, and easily grow alongside expanding operations.

Master Terminal will let AST make better, quicker operational decisions by reducing the number of systems that AST relies on and offering a single view of the entire operation, including steel storage and vessel loading. Productivity gains like this helped Master Terminal stand out, as an AST spokesperson explained. “AST partners reviewed several companies in response to our RFP and, as a result, was impressed by Jade’s vast knowledge of our industry, combined with the flexibility of their Master Terminal package to accommodate our specific management and interfacing requirements.”

“We feel strongly that Master Terminal will play an integral part in the success of this terminal, by bringing efficiency to our operation, as well as providing a valuable service for our customers.”

Captain Kaustubh Dalvi, President of Global Sales for Jade Logistics, is pleased to see growing recognition of Master Terminal in the North American market. “It’s great to see that Master Terminal has been chosen by AST, marking another great win for us in the region. Once again we’ve been acknowledged as true ‘port people,’ providing a solution to AST that meet their technology requirements at a competitive price. In an industry which is still predominantly paper based and full of legacy technology, there is a lot that Jade can do to streamline ports operational processes and drive transparency. We are excited where these opportunities will take us.”

Master Terminal is fast becoming the preferred TOS for mixed cargo ports around the world, with operations across the Middle East, Europe, South America, and the Pacific. Jade recently announced two “firsts”, with new customers in Mexico and Ghana as well.

Implementation of Master Terminal will begin in Mobile later this year.

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Jade Logistics’ Master Terminal arrives in Central America with new customer win

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Productivity gains and rapid implementation attract Grupo CICE
Jade Logistics today announced that in a first for the company in Mexico and Central America, Grupo CICE has selected Jade’s terminal operating system (TOS), Master Terminal, to more easily manage its mixed cargo ports. Two ports, at Veracruz and Tampico, will implement Master Terminal this year.

Grupo CICE’s full complement of port operations includes storage for all cargo types, as well as packaging and distribution. Growing and ambitious port operators like CICE are recognising the benefits of a single, solid TOS, making Master Terminal one of the world’s fastest-growing mixed cargo terminal operating systems.

As CICE looks to attract more international shipping companies, Master Terminal will help successfully run and grow their operation, according to a CICE spokesperson. “We have to compete with top international groups, and operate in our own terminal as well as in public areas. To provide top quality services for containers and general cargo we need the right tools to plan, control, and operate our business. Jade’s Master Terminal Software gives us the flexibility and reliability we require from a TOS.”

CICE will retire a number of in-house systems and replace them with Master Terminal’s single, integrated view of the port. With Jade’s rapid implementation process, including a six-week record set earlier this year, the ports will quickly see benefits and gain value from Master Terminal.

Another appeal was Jade’s global track record. Master Terminal is well established in the Middle East and New Zealand, and has a growing presence in the USA. The first African sites, Ghana’s Tema and Takoradi ports, were announced last October.

Captain Kaustubh Dalvi, President of Global Sales,  for Master Terminal, celebrated the system’s arrival in Central America. “This is a significant milestone for Master Terminal; it is our first implementation in Mexico, further extending our footprint in the Americas. Master Terminal is a compelling option for ambitious ports anywhere in the world, and our new relationship with CICE is further proof of that.”

The ground-breaking Mexican implementation will begin later this year.

 

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Jade kicks off 2013 with five-port sale

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Jade Logistics today announces a significant ports new business win in mainland United States for its terminal operating system Master Terminal.

Diversified Port Holdings (DPH)* an integrated ports logistics business will be implementing Master Terminal at five of its shipping terminals in the south-eastern United States (two in Jacksonville, and one in each of the following locations: Mobile, New Orleans and Port Everglades).

Jade Software Managing Director David Lindsay says the DPH contract is a significant opportunity for the company.

“It’s sizable in dollar terms and will also allow Jade to expand its footprint in the US and build on existing customer relationships in the market.

“Master Terminal stood out because it is uniquely suited to DPH’s mixed cargo ports, and offers a flexible and highly reliable system to manage operations.

“DPH is also focussed on improving efficiency and competing aggressively for market share, something that Master Terminal will equip them to do,” says Lindsay.

DPH’s decision process included a visit to New Zealand in July by five company representatives to review Master Terminal sites at Port Nelson, Port Otago and CentrePort.

DPH CIO Dennis Rhodes says: “After an extensive review of the Terminal Operating Systems available, Master Terminal was the only system that met the needs of our mixed cargo terminals. We were impressed by the functionality and use of Master Terminal and the capability of the Jade team.

“We expect, once implemented, that Master Terminal will result in improved efficiency across our terminals and lead to significant savings for the company,” says Rhodes.

Implementation at DPH ports will start in the first quarter of 2013.

Master Terminal is also enjoying considerable success in the Middle East, supporting the company’s aim to be the fastest growing terminal operating system provider in that region.

*DPH has since had a name change to Patriot Ports.