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:

	Faster vessel turn around times
	Effective planning and optimal utilisation of yard, quay, equipment and personnel
	Improved availability of information
	Streamlined procedures and ensures consistency and integrity of data
	Optimisation of operations
	Effective communication, co-ordination & control

CALM integrates best processes from across the globe

Unique Benefits of CALM

	Flexible parameterisation to cater to region specific requirements
	Automatic invoicing as a by product of operational activity
	EIS reporting as a byproduct of operational activity
	External user access to allow customers to query stock specific information.
	Support for real time operations using RDT
	Customised software meeting specific requirements of the port
	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
Hardware systems	IBM , HP, Sun SPARC, Dell
DBMS	Oracle
Middle Tier	Oracle Application Server, .NET Framework
Front-end	Forms and Reports Web Interface, VB.NET, Java ,Microsoft .net technologies for RDT devices
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:

	New Mangalore Port Trust, India
	Forth Ports PLC , UK for their eight terminals
	Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines, Norway (four terminals)
	Penang Port Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
	Adani port, Gujarat, India
	Mumbai Port Trust India
	Cochin Port Trust, India

Major CALM Projects

Client	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	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
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	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	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