FWL and PIL complete major software project

Global shipping and 3PL software provider FWL Technologies and PIL, leading Intra Asian shipping line have completed implementation of a major software project.

(PRWEB) July 5, 2004

FWL Technologies Ltd (FWL) of the United Kingdom, and Pacific International Lines Pte Ltd (PIL) of Singapore have completed the implementation of the web-based Container Ship Management solution (webCSM), which provides the carrier with a comprehensive solution to a wide range of shipping functions and processes.

Operating from a single Oracle database sitting on its central server, PIL and its feeder company ACL are continuing to roll out webCSM to all their 130 plus owned and independent liner agency offices throughout North Asia, South East Asia, India sub-continent, Middle East/Gulf, Africa and Australasia. The solution is also being used to serve the carrier’s recently introduced European trade lane.

Working closely with PIL in this leading edge technology, FWL developed solutions that answer the current real-time and fast moving needs of a modern and aggressive player in the areas of pricing, bookings, documentation and invoicing, as well as vessel operations, vessels scheduling and equipment control.

FWL’s software solution is designed specifically for PIL to better serve its growing client base and numerous liner agency offices including the carrier’s Head Office activities and those of ACL.

Terry Malone, FWL Technologies Asia Pacific General Manager said; “I have been directly associated with the project from the beginning, when both PIL and FWL faced some interesting and, sometimes, frustrating challenges. We have overcome those challenges together and it makes me feel very proud of the achievements made during this project.

“Each shipping line has its own structure and processes which require a set of different solutions. I firmly believe FWL’s 30 years in shipping and now total supply chain management software development have helped us develop a deep understanding of the industry which enables us to provide specific solutions for our customers.

“This is the conclusion of the immediate project, however close working relations between PIL and FWL will carry on into the future as we all seek continuing improvements to systems software.”

Mr. William Tay, Project Director of webCSM System said: "This web-based approach is a new platform with which PIL can deploy our shipping solution to our agency network with ease and minimal investment at these locations. webCSM allows our agents to provide quality service to our customers and timely information for PIL's principal office to manage our operational efficiency."

FWL Technologies is an independent company dedicated to developing and supporting supply chain and ecommerce solutions. With offices in Europe, Asia and the USA, the company employs more than 500 professionals worldwide. For more information please visit our Website at http://www.fwltech.com

For more information regarding FWL Technologies in Asia Pacific please see contact details below:

Terry Malone                                        

General Manager, Asia Pacific            

FWL Technologies Pte. Ltd

3 Anson Road #24-01

Springleaf Tower

Singapore 079909

Tel: +65 - 6557 2641

Fax: +65 – 6557 2643

Email: terry.malone@fwltech.com

For FWL Technologies media enquiries in Asia please contact:

Russell Green,

Managing Director,

RTG Communications, Hong Kong

Tel: +852-2858 7176

Fax: +852-2893-3486

Email: rtgreen@netvigator.com

For rest of world please contact:

Dawn Sephton or Petra Clarke-Fisher,

FWL Technologies

Port of Liverpool Building

Pier Head

Liverpool

L3 1BY

Tel: +44 (0) 151 227 5995

Fax: +44 (0) 151 236-0845

Email: marketing@fwltech.com