CargoSmart and Ningbo E-Port Integrate Systems to Improve Visibility
HONG KONG and SAN JOSE, Calif. – June 24, 2010 – CargoSmart Limited, a leading Software as a Service (SaaS) global shipping and logistics solutions provider, today announced that CargoSmart and Ningbo E-port have successfully integrated their systems. The companies signed the data integration agreement on September 4, 2009 and have completed an initial trial period. The established connections enable Ningbo E-port customers to improve their supply chain visibility and streamline their shipment management processes.
Ningbo Port is the world’s eighth largest port, with a throughput of over 10 million TEUs in 2009. Ningbo E-port is a government-backed organization that provides an information platform to help logistics service providers and cargo owners efficiently process imports and exports through the fast-growing Ningbo Port.
“We are pleased to work with one of the leading shipping and logistics solution providers, CargoSmart,” said Mr. Xu Wei, Operation Director of Ningbo E-port. “Working together, we can improve the exchange of shipment data, enhance product competitiveness, and provide more comprehensive information services for our customers.”
Ningbo E-port connected its platform to CargoSmart by electronic data interchange (EDI) for booking requests, shipping instructions, and cargo tracking data. The EDI integration with CargoSmart helps Ningbo E-port customers connect with their ocean carriers, submit bookings and shipping instructions, and manage their shipments effectively.
“We look forward to expanding CargoSmart’s services in China through our alliance with Ningbo E-port, a leading e-commerce platform provider,” said Steve Siu. “It is an honor to work with Ningbo E-port to improve the shipment visibility and competitiveness of companies engaged in international trade in North China.”
Ningbo E-port and CargoSmart plan to further develop its relationship to provide more electronic services for logistics companies over the next three years.
About Ningbo E-Port
Ningbo E-port (Ningbo International Logistics Development Co., Ltd.,) was established in November 2003. It is funded and supported by Ningbo Municipal Government, Ningbo Customs, Ningbo Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Ningbo Port Group Limited, and China E-Port Data Center Ningbo Branch. Ningbo E-Port provides software and data exchange services to 50% of the cargo owners and 70% of the freight forwarding business enterprises in Ningbo. It is the only e-government and e-commerce integrated logistics information platform in Ningbo, providing customs clearance declaration, e-commerce operations, enterprise management operations, electronic data transmission, and other information services for shippers, freight forwarders, shipping companies, shipping agencies, warehouses, and container yards. To learn more, visit: www.nbeport.gov.cn.
About CargoSmart
CargoSmart Limited (www.cargosmart.com) is a Software as a Service (SaaS) global shipping and logistics solutions provider, with advanced visibility and exception management, that enables shippers, consignees, and logistics service providers to keep cargo moving and delivered on time. Through online tools and integration services, CargoSmart enables customers to plan, process, and monitor the critical path of multiple-carrier shipments and communicate in-depth, timely information to key supply chain associates. CargoSmart launched its services in October 2000, and has helped over 17,000 customers lower transportation management costs, streamline operations, and reduce the risk of late shipments.