SSIT Marks First Asian Deployment of Tideworks’ Container Terminal Operating Solution
Seattle, WA — Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Tideworks Technology®, Inc., a leading provider of full-service terminal management and planning software solutions, today announced it has been selected by the SP-SSA International Terminal (SSIT) to implement its container terminal operating system (TOS) at the greenfield terminal being built outside of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The SSIT project represents Tideworks’ first deployment of its container terminal solutions in Asia.
Operated by a joint venture between Saigon Port, SSA International Holdings-Vietnam and Vinalines, SSIT will support container traffic in the South of Vietnam and address the region’s growing shipping needs. The new terminal is projected to open in July 2011.
“Vietnam’s container volume continues to grow,” said John Cushing, general director of SSIT. “We sought a technology partner to provide a state-of-the-art TOS solution built on a dependable and proven technology platform. Tideworks’ solutions offer the reliability and capabilities needed to position SSIT for ongoing growth.”
SSIT will implement Tideworks’ comprehensive suite of container terminal management software including Mainsail Terminal Management System®, Spinnaker Planning Management System®, Traffic Control™, Forecast® and Digital Bridge™. The terminal will also leverage Tideworks’ interactive Web tools, which provide real-time access to key cargo information and operations data to enhance customer service as well as limit data entry and paperwork. Tideworks’ suite of solutions will also enable SSIT to increase productivity by reducing vessel, barge and truck turn times while maximizing yard capacity.
Tideworks will provide complete systems integration services, ensuring its solutions interface with local customs authority, as well as mobile computing devices and vehicle mounted displays. Additionally, Tideworks’ TOS will interface with SSIT’s accounting system and comply with existing steamship line customers’ electronic data interchange (EDI) standards.
“Given the increasing container traffic in Vietnam and more broadly throughout Asia, terminals are seeking solutions such as ours in order to effectively manage more traffic,” said Michael Schwank, president of Tideworks Technology. “Tideworks’ best-of-breed systems will enable SSIT to maximize overall efficiency and minimize costs at the terminal from the start of operations, while the scalability of our solutions will position the terminal for future growth.”
SSIT is designed for an annual capacity of 1.2 million TEU. SSIT will play a critical role in shifting container volume from the existing ports in Ho Chi Minh City to less congested, deep water container terminals.
About Tideworks Technology
Tideworks is a full-service provider of cost-effective, reliable software solutions for growing terminal operations and shipping lines worldwide. The company helps more than 65,000 users at 100 facilities run their operations more efficiently and profitably. From optimized equipment utilization to faster turn times, Tideworks works at every step of terminal operations to maximize productivity and customer service. For more information about Tideworks Technology, visit www.tideworks.com/.