Wisetech announces supply chain platform merger

WISETECH Global and European supply chain solutions provider Tailwind Shipping Lines have announced direct data integration enabling freight forwarders to plan, book, confirm and manage shipments in real-time.

The merged system allows Cargowise customers to access Tailwind schedules, dynamic rates and capacity, and the ability to update bookings on demand until final execution.

The first phase of the integration will focus on ocean freight.

Tailwind Shipping Lines vice president management Nico Peters said digitisation built around speed and accuracy was key to streamlining the supply chain process.

“Tailwind’s mission is to make ocean transport simple, predictable and transparent for our customers,” he said.

“The direct integration with CargoWise removes manual steps from the process and ensures data consistency from start to finish.”

Wisetech’s carrier integrations and transformation manager Bjorn Schwartz said transparent data sharing allowed for quick response to market changes.

“Today, more than 99% of the world’s ocean freight managed through CargoWise can be electronically booked directly with shipping lines and NVOCCs – and now that includes Tailwind Shipping Lines,” he said.

“Tailwind’s customers who use CargoWise benefit from a simplified booking experience that removes double data entry, eliminates unnecessary emails, reduces human errors and enhances visibility and productivity.

“As CargoWise supports multimodal workflows there is the opportunity to later expand digital connectivity to Tailwind’s rail and inland transport.”

Tailwind Shipping Lines operates three liner services which connect key regions across the world: the Panda Express Service (PAX) between China and the Mediterranean; the Tiger Express Service (TEX) between Bangladesh, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka; and the European short sea service Dolphin Express Service (DEX), which transports goods between Barcelona in Spain and Moerdijk in the Netherlands.

By making a few port calls on these routes, usually at smaller ports, the integration is expected to minimise delays.