Tag: terminal operating system

CICE

Mexican port CICE strengthen their niche​ ​position​ ​in Gulf of Mexico

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In a container-centric region, Mexican logistics firm CICE have managed to find an attractive niche. As the only company in Veracruz port that can handle mixed cargo, including bulk, break bulk, vehicles, machinery, project cargo, as well as containers, CICE have found a defendable position in the market.

With a selection of underperforming legacy systems that lacked integration, CICE required a software upgrade and was in search of a terminal operating system (TOS) that could manage a diverse range of cargo types.

After surveying the available options, CICE ultimately opted for Master Terminal. Genaro Mendez, Director of Information Technology at CICE stating “Master Terminal offered us one system for all our requirements and has a very large list of useful features.”

By providing a clear and simple implementation methodology, Jade were able to work with CICE to get Master Terminal up and running quickly, to allow the port to start realizing the software’s benefits.

Read the full CICE case study, to find out how the port’s innovative approach has helped it to survive in a demanding global economy.

Record roll-out of Master Terminal TOS at Abu Dhabi Ports

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Jade has recently implemented three of seven all-new Master Terminal terminal operating systems for Abu Dhabi Ports. Zayed Port went live first on July 1 after a six month implementation phase, a record for a general cargo terminal of its size.

The configuration and training delivered at Zayed Port laid the foundation for the speedy delivery of the next two projects; Khalifa Port going live on August 1 and Musaffah Port following soon after on September 16, 2015.

Read the full article on the Port Technology website: Jade Brings ‘Master Terminal’ to Abu Dhabi ​

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The Rise and Rise of Terminal Operating Systems

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For growing and ambitious ports, challenging bigger competitors often requires investment in new information technology like terminal operating systems, but the potential risks of moving away from established systems can be a barrier. What are these perceived risks and how can they be addressed?

Kaustubh Dalvi, Jade Logistics’ President of Global Sales, spoke to the Logistics and Materials Handling magazine about the benefits of upgrading to a new TOS over an in-house solution, what to evaluate when selecting a TOS, the importance of selecting a TOS that fits your business model, functional requirements you should consider, and how migrating to a new TOS is about people not just technology.

Read the full article on the Logistics and Materials Handling website.

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Master Terminal helps Abu Dhabi Ports increase cargo volumes by 19% in just 9 months

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Abu Dhabi Ports – the master developer, operator and manager of ports and industrial zones in the emirate ― handled 19 per cent more general and bulk cargo in the first nine months of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014.

The volumes increased to 11.28 million tonnes in the first three quarters of 2015 from 9.49 million tonnes in the same period last year.

Implementation of new technologies like Jade Logistics’ terminal operating system Master Terminal as part of an ongoing upgrade have helped Abu Dhabi Ports optimize its productivity across the ports.

View the full Emirates 24/7 article.

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Jade Master Terminal’s record growth makes headlines

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Jade Master Terminal won 19 new terminals in a record quarter. International expansion makes news for the terminal operating system around the world.

From July to September, the Jade Master Terminal team secured 19 new terminals across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In terms of winning new customers, that’s easily our best quarter yet.

Competitive pressures are increasing on mixed-cargo ports all around the globe. Efficiently managing a range of cargo requires world-class systems, and that’s where Jade Master Terminal comes in. Master Terminal creates a single view of the entire operation, from the gates, over the yard, and even out to ships yet to arrive. Operations improve, and smart decision-making gets easier.

As more ports choose Master Terminal, we’re getting closer to our goal of having the world’s number one mixed-cargo operating system. We’re investing in international growth, and looking forward to more good news to come.

This week our recent success has been reported in local and international media. Here’s some of the coverage:

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Maximising terminal efficiency

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Small and medium sized terminals are trying to find their niche in the market. To be competitive they need to think outside the box.

Jade Logistics’ Client Relationship Manager for the Americas, Keith McSwain talked to Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International magazine about how small and medium sized terminals are increasing efficiency by handling more than just containers. Keith talked about the opportunities available to those terminals that can prove they can handle all kinds of cargoes, steel, coil, cars, etc., he goes on to say “terminals are in the business of making money, and in order to do so, you need throughput.”

Read more here

How safe is your port?

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Ports are under constant pressure to compete, they need to work faster, turn ships around quicker, load and unload trucks faster, and generally do everything at speed. However while they need to work faster, they also need to work safely. Hazards are everywhere on a port, and accidents can happen at any time. Operators must take every step possible to ensure the health and safety of people on their port, both staff and visitors.

There are many ways a port can ensure the safety of its staff and contractors, such as having sound practices and policies in place, educating staff, and using protective equipment, another is by keeping people and machinery separated as much as possible through the use of technology.

When implementing such a health and safety solution a port should consider its technology, people, and processes and ensure they are aligned and that any technology-backed processes put in place are followed by a safety conscious workforce.

Read about Master Terminal’s yard safety features in our Yard Safety Fact Sheet.

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A port with no terminals?

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While a port with no terminals is hard to envisage, there are opportunities for ports to be innovative by harnessing the power of information technology.

Uber, the world’s largest taxi company, owns no vehicles. Facebook, the world’s most popular media owner, creates no content. Alibaba, the world’s most valuable retailer, has no inventory. And Airbnb, the world’s largest accommodation provider, owns no real estate.

To be competitive, business models are changing across many industries and their supply chains. While a port with no terminals is hard to envisage, there are opportunities for ports to be innovative by harnessing the power of information technology.

An example is the practice of ports creating “virtual” or sub-terminals.

As a port grows and becomes more complex, the ability to manage terminal operations simply by having oversight of the whole operation becomes increasingly difficult.

Using information technology you can create a virtual terminal e.g. in an area of your yard or in a part of a holding warehouse. Implementing these sub-terminals into your port can help you and your systems better categorize, compartmentalize and manage day-to-day operations.

For each sub-terminal, varying pricing models can be applied as well as specific management of each area, while still having complete control and flexibility across the entire terminal. Automated messaging such as EDI can be used to ensure a shipper knows where their cargo is and what services and charges are being applied.

This results in cost savings for your shipping line customers based on what services they are using and the activities required. Rather than having across-the-board pricing for cargo, implementing separate pricing can work as an incentive for businesses.

For example, something stored in the yard might cost more than in the warehouse. This would incentivize importers and exporters against storing long term in the yard as a means of saving themselves money.

The success of the likes of Uber shows how you can use technology to look differently at how to enhance your competitiveness in an industry. Sub-terminals is one small way ports can do it.

Learn more about the Sub-Terminal features of Master Terminal.

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“Colossal or clever? The choice ambitious ports face”: World Port Development

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Keith-McSwain.jpgKeith McSwain, VP Client Relations  recently spoke to World Port Development about some of the current trends in the shipping industry and how ports can best compete:

American author Mark Twain once said: “To stand still is to fall behind.” Even today his wise words ring true and are pertinent to ports around the globe. In an ever-changing arena, ports and terminals must ask themselves key strategic questions in order to remain relevant. Chiefly – is bigger better? In an effort to stay competitive should terminals cater to mega container ships or offer more diverse services, like managing mixed cargo?

Read the full article, including Keith’s answers here.