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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
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A Port Operating System for Pure Car
Carriers (PCC) |
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Single system to cater four terminals
and three different time zones |
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EDI
integration with shipping system |
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Active
and passive scanning |
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Failed
implementation by previous vendor |
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To
meet stringent project deadlines |
The
assignment
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Implementation of CALM for RoRo and
general cargo |
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Capability and flexibility to expand
to meet WWL’s growing terminal
requirements |
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Extensive
functionality on RDT through scanning |
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Interface
with shipping line system |
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Interface
with financial system |
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Integration
with number of existing applications |
The
solution
Implementation
of CALM RoRo for PCC division comprising:
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Marine |
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Cargo operations and documentation |
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Yard
planning |
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RoRo
operations |
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General
cargo operations |
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Resource
management |
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Invoice |
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Electronic
data interchange |
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Executive
information system |
The
benefits
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Successful in managing and creating
efficiencies in its current terminal
operations |
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Restricts users from performing incorrect
operations and forces the users to
follow correct procedures |
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Eliminates
manual entry through usage of EDI |
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Point
of activity recording through scanning |
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Automatic
event based invoicing for accurate
and fast billing |
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Strong management reports to analyse
and predict business scenario and
take decisions accordingly |
CALM
- MUNDRA PORT AND
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE LIMITED, INDIA
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
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Computerisation of port’s bulk,
break-bulk and liquid cargo operations |
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To facilitate flexibility in operations
and billing |
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To
facilitate accurate accounting (and
billing) of cargo up to the last kilogram |
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To
facilitate customer material accounting |
The
assignment
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To
study the existing systems and procedures
at Adani Port and re-align them with
industry best practices |
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To
develop and implement an appropriate
application system |
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Recommendation
of a solution based on customisation
and implementation of CALM |
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To
support the proprietary documentation
format |
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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:
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Marine documentation |
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Cargo
documentation and operation |
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Electronic
Data Interchange (EDI) |
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Invoicing |
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Warehouse
management |
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Operations
Resource Management (ORM) |
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Rail
planning and operations |
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Executive
Information System(EIS) |
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Interfaces
with Oracle Financials |
The
benefits
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Cost benefits through process automation |
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Customised
reporting features for APL Management
(using COGNOS, Power Play) |
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Real-time
inventory updates |
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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
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Integrated port Operating System to
cater to Container and Cargo Operations
for Eight Terminals |
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Single system to cater to multiple
locations |
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Extensible
system architecture |
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Scalability
and Integration (through EDI Interfaces)
with external systems |
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Online
interface with radar system |
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24x7
helpdesk system to support the software
and data centre operation |
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Reliable
business continuity and disaster recovery
support |
The
assignment
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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) |
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Architecture
and hardware sizing |
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Procurement
and installation of servers |
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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
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Marine operations |
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Ship
planning |
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Yard
planning |
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Berth planning |
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Container
and cargo documentation |
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Operations
resource management (equipment and
labour) |
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Container
Freight Station (CFS) operations |
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Electronic
Data Interchange (EDI) |
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Executive
Information System (EIS) |
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Invoicing |
The
Benefits
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Global standardisation of business
processes |
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Seamless
integration with all stakeholders
/ external systems |
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Enhanced
operational efficiency |
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Reliable
business continuity and disaster recovery
support |
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