11 may 2021
Ocean Network Express (ONE) Launches Digital Freight Booking Platform Powered by Descartes Kontainers
WATERLOO, Ontario, May 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Singapore-based Ocean Network Express (ONE), the world’s sixth largest container carrier, is using the Descartes Kontainers solution to digitize the shipper-facing aspects of its freight execution operations in 11 Asian countries as part of a pilot program.
“Shippers today need a more efficient and streamlined end-to-end freight booking experience,” Hiroki Tsujii, Managing Director, Marketing & Commercial said at ONE. “With the launch of our new digital platform ONE QUOTE, powered by Descartes Kontainers, customers can now receive an instant quote for export shipments and place bookings anytime, anywhere. It’s a one stop service that completely automates traditional manua
While the world’s two largest container ports – Shanghai and Singapore – stood at 39% and 43% respectively.
On the container line side of the equation Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, and Ocean Network Express (ONE) all showed worsening performance in April, posting rollover rates of 51%, 56%, and 53% respectively.
“Carriers have been watching their rollover rates increase for over a year, and have so far failed to mitigate the situation,” said Josh Brazil, VP of Ocean Markets for project44.
“Shippers need to accept this as the new reality. They are going to have to start making structural adjustments to their supply chains and enhance their visibility if they want to keep shelves stocked and factories running.”
ONE The world’s sixth-largest container carrier has expanded its deployment of StormGeo’s weather routing technology to cover its entire fleet.
The companies announced they had increased their partnership, which began in July 2019, to give Ocean Network Express (ONE) access to a wider range of services including enhanced routing, ETA services for sensitive trade routes, and fleet-wide installation of StormGeo’s onboard software, s-Planner BVS. ONE’s onshore staff also have access to StormGeo’s s-Insight web platform, giving instant visibility of the location and performance of the fleet.
Sachin Sirsikar, General Manager Global Vessel Operations at ONE said, “Having access to weather forecasts specific to our voyages helps us manage our strict ETAs with a focus on safety and fuel efficiency.”
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WATERLOO, Ontario, May 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Singapore-based Ocean Network Express (ONE), the world s sixth largest container carrier, is using the Descartes Kontainers solution to digitize the shipper-facing aspects of its freight execution operations in 11 Asian countries as part of a pilot program. Shippers today need a more efficient and streamlined end-to-end freight booking experience, Hiroki Tsujii, Managing Director, Marketing & Commercial said at ONE. With the launch of our new digital platform ONE QUOTE, powered by Descartes Kontainers, customers can now receive an instant quote for export shipments and place bookings anytime, anywhere. It s a one stop service that completely automates traditional manual tasks.
Ocean Network Express expands its refrigerated container fleet
Ocean Network Express (ONE) continues to expand its current
refrigerated container (reefer) fleet by adding another 27,500 new units (including 850 units equipped with advanced Controlled Atmosphere (CA) technology) to meet the growing demand for
refrigerated cargo around the world. This new investment comes on the heels of 5000 units (all 40’HC) invested by ONE in early 2020, which demonstrates its strong commitment to meet the demand for containerized reefer trade.
Despite the challenges triggered by COVID-19, the global refrigerated container trade showed strong resilience in 2020 compared to dry cargo and ONE expects this growth to be maintained in 2021. ONE is currently working towards the application of the latest IoT technology into its fleet of reefer containers which provides real-time visibility of critical information such as the temperature and humidity inside the container, thereby enhancing cargo care