Kewill to Power INTTRA Supply Chain Shipment Visibility

Software to provide insight into shipment information as part of INTTRA initiative to improve ocean shipping data quality

Chelmsford, Mass.Nov. 6, 2013Kewill, a provider of multimodal transportation and logistics management software for supply chain execution, announced that it is providing the underlying supply chain technology powering a forthcoming visibility solution for INTTRA, a large multi-carrier network for the ocean shipping industry. Under an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement, INTTRA plans to integrate Kewill software with its own multi-carrier e-commerce platform, enabling freight forwarders, shippers and carriers to access accurate, consistent and timely supply chain shipment information, and identify and manage exceptions.

The visibility capabilities are part of the Kewill MOVE platform—a comprehensive end-to-end solution for managing the complexities of transportation, logistics and trade compliance. Implementation of the software is part of an industry initiative by INTTRA to improve the quality of ocean shipping data and deliver full-cycle visibility for containerized shipments worldwide. INTTRA‘s new solution, powered by Kewill, is scheduled for availability in early 2014, giving shippers of all sizes value-added services in the form of shipment lifecycle, and detailed track-and-trace capabilities, processing up to 2 million status messages per day.

The solution can enable critical supply chain information, such as bookings, shipping instructions and container information, from multiple carriers to be viewed in near real time via a standard web browser. This gives shippers and freight forwarders access to data from INTTRA’s ocean carrier network, and ultimately includes optional data sources, such as U.S. rail and trucking. Additionally, large volumes of timely container event information can be obtained, viewed and analyzed to improve the shipment delivery process, and enhance decision-making and logistics management.

With the convenience of a single sign-on, supply chain visibility can significantly improve, enabling proactive identification and resolution of issues stemming from shipping delays, shipment accuracy, shipment status, as well as improved cost management.

Ken Bloom, CEO at INTTRA, said, “Together, with access to the INTTRA network and our data quality focus, the result will be improved quality of ocean shipping data, as more accurate, timely and consistent information helps ensure more certainty, speed and savings within the shipping process.”

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