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The
Cargo Logistics Management System (CALM)
software computerises the bulk (dry and
liquid) and break-bulk operations of a
cargo terminal. It also caters to the
needs of a roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) terminal.
This application software integrates all
the core functions of a terminal vessel
operations such as registration, berthing
and pilotage, general and dry cargo operations
like load, discharge, internal movements
and delivery, tracking of cargo, stuffing
and de-stuffing of cargo and related invoicing.
CALM software helps ports in warehouse
management, cargo inventory control, timely
and accurate cargo accounting and automatic
invoice generation. CALM also features
a very effective and easier EIS reporting
and EDI messaging facilities.
CALM streamlines and accelerates Port
operations, resulting in:
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Faster
vessel turn around times |
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Effective
planning and optimal utilisation of
yard, quay, equipment and personnel |
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Improved
availability of information |
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Streamlined
procedures and ensures consistency
and integrity of data |
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Optimisation
of operations |
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Effective
communication, co-ordination &
control |
CALM
integrates best processes from across
the globe
Unique
Benefits of CALM
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Flexible
parameterisation to cater to region
specific requirements |
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Automatic
invoicing as a by product of operational
activity |
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EIS
reporting as a byproduct of operational
activity |
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External
user access to allow customers to
query stock specific information. |
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Support
for real time operations using RDT |
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Customised
software meeting specific requirements
of the port |
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Electronic
data transfer across ports using EDI |
CALM
Modules:
CALM.Marine module records various
marine service related aspects in the
overall cycle of port operations such
as vessel voyage registration details,
vessel berthing details, vessel movement
details and vessel service details.
CALM.Cargo:
The Cargo Operations and Documentation
Module, addresses documentation and invoicing
requirements for break-bulk, bulk and
RORO operations. It keeps track of documents
filed and relates them to the operations
performed.
CALM.Ship Planning module facilitates
planning the load and discharge operations
of a ro-ro vessel, helps generate an optimal
ship and crane working plan as well as
load sequencing, by displaying logical
consequences of alternate actions taken.
The system provides extensive report and
query facility.
CALM.Yard Planning This GUI based
module helps the ro-ro terminal optimise
the use of yard space. This module interfaces
with CALM.OPS for streamlined, real time
operations.
CALM.Rail module provides the facility
for recording discharge and load operations
of a train at the terminal.
CALM.EDI (Electronic Data
Interchange) module is powered
by in-house developed EDI Engine, SWIM
(Software for Intelligent Messaging).
This module handles electronic data transfer
(in terms of messages) between CALM and
the external trading partners like shipping
agents, clearing and forwarding houses,
customs etc ensuring accuracy with little
or no manual intervention.
CALM.ORM
(Operations Resource Management)
module helps the planner to efficiently
plan the personnel in different shifts
of the day and deployment of available
personnel to different yard, gate and
vessel side activities.
CALM.OCM (Operations Control
Monitoring) module enables the
Operation Controller to ensure optimum
utilisation of equipment and personnel
while taking into consideration the availability
of the equipment and personnel.
CALM. RDT (Radio Data Terminal)
is a real-time operations module that
regularly updates information on trailers
and equipment locations in the system,
allowing continuous tracking of the progress
of operations using Vehicle Mounted Terminals
(VMT) and Hand Held Terminals (HHT).
CALM.Invoice module handles automatic
invoice generation in real-time or at
periodic intervals, based on operational
data covering the various activities carried
out in a port as ship dues, pilotage,
towage, stevedoring, handling, storage
and any special services provided to the
cargo or vessel, etc.
CALM.EIS (Executive Information
System) summarises information
from all areas of the port in the form
of graphs and charts for top management
to make effective decisions.
CALM.INF
(Interfaces) device interface component
deals with interfacing requirements of
the various devices operational in a terminal.
CALM.Admin
(Administration) module provides
a set of functions, which aid in the administration
and maintenance of the CALM application;
define application users, groups, functions
for the system and manage them; tracking
users and machines etc.
CALM.
ARC (Archival) module identifies
and archives all data that do not contribute
value addition to day to day business
to a secondary DB/ storage source ensuring
performance by checking accumulation of
production data over longer periods.
CALM:DC
(Data Conversion) converts active
terminal data while migrating into CALM
application.
Hardware
and Software Technologies
| Operating
systems |
Solaris,
Linux, AIX, HP-UX, Windows 2003 /
XP |
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systems |
IBM
, HP, Sun SPARC, Dell |
| DBMS |
Oracle
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| Middle
Tier |
Oracle
Application Server, .NET Framework |
| Front-end |
Forms
and Reports Web Interface, VB.NET,
Java ,Microsoft .net technologies
for RDT devices |
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| Business
Intelligence |
Cognos |
| Radio
Data Terminals |
Teklogix,
LXE |
| Scanning |
RDT
application for the devices enabled
with integrated barcode scanners |
Experience
CALM has been installed at major ports
and terminals across the globe including:
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New Mangalore Port Trust, India  |
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Forth
Ports PLC , UK for their eight terminals |
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Wallenius
Wilhelmsen Lines, Norway (four terminals) |
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Penang
Port Sdn Bhd, Malaysia |
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Adani
port, Gujarat, India |
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Mumbai
Port Trust India |
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Cochin
Port Trust, India |
Major
CALM Projects
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Description
of the project |
Year |
Environment |
Adani
Port,
Gujarat, India |
Integrated
port management system (IPMS) with
following modules:
Marine, Cargo documentation and operation,
electronic Data Interchange (EDI),
Invoice, Warehouse management, ORM,
Rail, Executive Information System(EIS)
Interfaces with Oracle Financials |
2003
Under
AMC |
Application
on Windows
Oracle RDBMS on UNIX |
Forth
Ports PLC, UK
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Implementation
of the integrated version of MACH
and CALM, comprising Marine operations,
Ship, Yard and Berth Planning, Container
& Cargo Documentation and Operations
Resource Management (equipment and
labour), CFS, EDI, EIS and invoicing.
Interfaces with Forth Ports' existing
financial accounting software and
other systems |
2003
Under
AMC |
Application
on Windows
Oracle RDBMS on a Sun machine
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| Wallenius
Wilhelmsen Lines AS, Norway |
Implementation
of CALM RORO for PCC division comprising
of Marine, Cargo Operations &
Documentation, Operations, Yard Plan,
Ro-Ro Operations, General Cargo Operations,
Resource Management, Invoice, EDI,
EIS, Administration |
2005
Under
AMC |
Application
on Windows
Oracle RDBMS on UNIX |
Cochin
Port Trust, India
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Marine,
Cargo , EDI, Invoice, Admin, |
2008
Ongoing |
Application
on Windows recommended
Oracle RDBMS on UNIX Recommended |
| Penang
Port Sdn. Bhd, Malaysia |
Integrated
MACH and CALM with following modules:
Cargo,
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI),
Scanning , Yard Planning, EIS, Operations
Resource Management (ORM) , Marine
Documentation, Ferry invoice and Rental
InvoiceInterfaces
Smart Card system |
2008
Ongoing |
Application
on Windows
Oracle RDBMS on Unix |
Mumbai
Port Trust (MbPT),
Mumbai, India |
Implementation
of the integrated version of marine
container handling system (MACH) and
CALM, comprising marine operations,
container & cargo documentation
and operations, gate operations, rail
operations, resource management (equipment
and labour), EIS and invoicing.
Interfaces with MbPT's financial accounting
software and other systems. |
2002-03
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Oracle
9i on HP Unix
Oracle 9iAS on Windows 2000 |
Contact
Head
- Shipping
CMC Limited,
CMC Centre
Old Mumbai Highway Road
Gachibowli
Hyderabad - 500 032
Tel: 91-40 - 6657 8000
Fax: 91-40 - 23000167 / 509
Email: shipping@cmcltd.com
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