DP World has rolled out online logistics
tools and services as part of a connected ecosystem of platforms to
enable forwarders and businesses to book shipments of cargo by any
combination of sea, land and air transportation modes.
Designed to keep supply chains flowing
during the Coronavirus pandemic, the initiative represents a major step
forward in digitising the management of logistics to increase the
efficiency, visibility and the resilience of global supply chains.
The move follows the company's acquisition of SeaRates.com, a digital
platform that enables customers to transport cargo worldwide, along with
LandRates.com and AirRates.com.
DP World has also created the Digital Freight Alliance, an online
association that bringst forwarders globally onto one platform, giving
them access to new tools, routes and services.
DP World chief operating officer for logistics and technology Mike
Bhaskaran said in a company statement: "The covid-19 pandemic has
demonstrated that we must do all we can to make supply chains stronger
to keep trade flowing, even in times of unprecedented challenges for the
world.
"DP World's vision is to digitalise supply chains leveraging our
worldwide infrastructure of ports, terminals, economics zones and other
assets.
Our new platforms are moving the management of moving cargo online. It
will enable our customers to be more efficient and increase the
visibility and predictability of supply chains. This will help them to
grow their businesses, and ultimately keep countries supplied with the
vital goods they need in the crisis."
DP World's growing global network of ports, terminals and economic zones
are the bedrock of the business with 150 operations in 50 countries.
The digital trade and logistics platforms will leverage this vast
network of real-world infrastructure to offer end-to-end supply chain
services.
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