EDI for cargo document processing
Bulk cargo logistics management for Adani port
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The client
A Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) is a market leader in the provision of ocean and inland transportation services, along with supply chain management for the finished vehicle industry. WWL is a global leader in RoRo ocean transportation and outbound supply chain management solutions. With regional offices throughout the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania, WWL combines global reach with expertise in local market requirements. Central offices are located in Oslo and Stockholm.

In addition to the ocean and inland transportation services, WWL currently runs terminals, located in Americas and Europe region.

The challenges

A Port Operating System for Pure Car Carriers (PCC)
Single system to cater four terminals and three different time zones
EDI integration with shipping system
Active and passive scanning
Failed implementation by previous vendor
To meet stringent project deadlines

The assignment

Implementation of CALM for RoRo and general cargo
Capability and flexibility to expand to meet WWL’s growing terminal requirements
Extensive functionality on RDT through scanning
Interface with shipping line system
Interface with financial system
Integration with number of existing applications

The solution
Implementation of CALM RoRo for PCC division comprising:

Marine
Cargo operations and documentation
Yard planning
RoRo operations
General cargo operations
Resource management
Invoice
Electronic data interchange
Executive information system

The benefits

Successful in managing and creating efficiencies in its current terminal operations
Restricts users from performing incorrect operations and forces the users to follow correct procedures
Eliminates manual entry through usage of EDI
Point of activity recording through scanning
Automatic event based invoicing for accurate and fast billing
Strong management reports to analyse and predict business scenario and take decisions accordingly

The client
Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone Limited (MPSEZ), India’s largest private port and special economic zone, was incorporated as Adani Port Limited (APL) in 1998, on the west coast of India. The company commenced commercial operations in October 2001.

Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, Mundra Port provides cargo handling, warehousing of dry cargo and other value-added port services. Mundra SEZ is India’s first port-based multi-product SEZ.

The challenges


Computerisation of port’s bulk, break-bulk and liquid cargo operations
To facilitate flexibility in operations and billing
To facilitate accurate accounting (and billing) of cargo up to the last kilogram
To facilitate customer material accounting

The assignment

To study the existing systems and procedures at Adani Port and re-align them with industry best practices
To develop and implement an appropriate application system
Recommendation of a solution based on customisation and implementation of CALM
To support the proprietary documentation format
Integration with other systems, such as the weigh-bridges, for real-time updates

The solution
Implementation of an Integrated Port Management System (IPMS) with following modules of CALM:


Marine documentation
Cargo documentation and operation
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Invoicing
Warehouse management
Operations Resource Management (ORM)
Rail planning and operations
Executive Information System(EIS)
Interfaces with Oracle Financials

The benefits

Cost benefits through process automation
Customised reporting features for APL Management (using COGNOS, Power Play)
Real-time inventory updates
Accurate cargo accounting

CALM & MACH - FORTH PORTS, UK

The client
Forth Ports PLC owns and operates the ports of Tilbury, Grangemouth, Leith, Dundee, Rosyth, Burntisland and Methil. It carries out other marine activities notably conservancy, pilotage and towage. Forth Ports PLC is the largest port grouping in Scotland and the third largest in the UK measured in terms of tonnage.

It is also the largest ports company listed on the London Stock Exchange.

The challenges


Integrated port Operating System to cater to Container and Cargo Operations for Eight Terminals
Single system to cater to multiple locations
Extensible system architecture
Scalability and Integration (through EDI Interfaces) with external systems
Online interface with radar system
24x7 helpdesk system to support the software and data centre operation
Reliable business continuity and disaster recovery support

The assignment

Development of a solution based on products, Cargo Logistics Management (CALM), Marine Container Handling System (MACH), Warehouse Management system (WARM) and Software for Intelligent Messaging (SWIM)
Architecture and hardware sizing
Procurement and installation of servers
Commissioning of two data centres covering business continuity and disaster recovery

The solution
Implementation of the integrated version of MACH and CALM, comprising the following modules


Marine operations
Ship planning
Yard planning
Berth planning
Container and cargo documentation
Operations resource management (equipment and labour)
Container Freight Station (CFS) operations
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Executive Information System (EIS)
Invoicing

The Benefits

Global standardisation of business processes
Seamless integration with all stakeholders / external systems
Enhanced operational efficiency
Reliable business continuity and disaster recovery support

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