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Softship continues to grow - annual report for 2011
April 2012
Certified financial results for 2011 show that Softship has continued to grow despite poor global economic conditions. Year-end numbers report a 14.6% growth in turnover from 2010 to more than €8.88 million. This has resulted in profit before tax jumping to €865,223, up from €723,418 the previous year. As a result, a dividend of €0.16 per share was accepted at this year’s annual general meeting. Going forward, the company expect to see this strong growth extend into 2012.
For more information download our current financial factsheet.
Softship launches LIMA web portal
March 2012
Following the launch of our new LIMA web portal, all Softship LIMA web applications are now directly accessible through a standard web browser from any internet connected PC. This newly designed facility gives all our clients the ability to access, maintain and administrate their Softship applications, such as SMARTS, direct from their desktop. In addition, our clients can use the new portal to maintain their own master data, user profiles, EDI settings and security.
LIMA web portal can be used alongside our recently announced Customer Service Centre which will give our clients’ customers web access to search for slot availability, review schedules and rates, book space, complete shipping instructions, track cargoes and review related account details. Two further modules - shipping instructions and cargo tracking - have been launched recently. The remaining will follow in the summer.
Our new portal can be easily customised to reflect your own identity allowing you to present a professional and individual face to your staff and customers.
As with all Softship web applications, this new portal is totally secure and you retain complete control over your own information and data.
We will continue developing the LIMA web portal throughout this year to add further features and functionality.
If you would like to discuss this new facility, please contact sales@softship.com.
New project partnership to use Softship LIMA
February 2012
Existing Softship customer, Rickmers-Linie, has recently announced a partnership with Maersk Line, Limited in Norfolk to provide break bulk and project cargo shipping services using two multi-purpose vessels to be operated under the US flag. The new venture, named Maersk-Rickmers U.S. Flag Project Carrier, will operate world wide.
Rickmers has been using Softship software for about fifteen years and we are delighted that the new partnership has also opted to use the newest LIMA package. This is a further demonstration of the strength of our shipping software applications that are currently being used by small and large companies operating across the world.
Softship reports strong year 2011
February 2012
Softship – the global provider of liner and agent software applications – reported a strong set of financials for 2011.
The group’s turnover grew to more than €8.8 million representing a 13% plus increase on the €7.8 million achieved in 2010. Correspondingly, profit before tax also jumped from €700,000 in 2010 to at least €800,000 in 2011.
As a result, the management will suggest a dividend of €0.16 per share at this year's annual general meeting (€0.15 in 2010).
Commenting on the results, Softship Executive Director, Thomas Wolff said:
“Despite the weak shipping markets we have achieved a strong set of accounts which we attribute largely to the continuing loyalty of our global customer base as well as our efforts to attract additional liner operators and agents into the Softship family. When markets are tough, operators seek mechanisms to streamline their core processes and reduce overhead. We have been able to demonstrate that implementing our solutions leads to much needed savings and efficiencies.”
Please note that the above mentioned figures are preliminary and not yet certified. The complete annual report for 2011 will be available on 30 April 2012.
Bismark Maritime signs up with Softship
January 2012
Papua New Guinea’s leading shipping company, Bismark Maritime Ltd, has opted to automate its business processes using Softship’s software.
The company has been operating coastal shipping services since 1990 and offers expertise in all areas of shipping, chartering, logistics and related services. Its fleet of 14 vessels provide container and break-bulk services within the Papua New Guinea region.
Bismark Maritime - headquartered in Lae (PNG), with offices in Singapore – has selected Softship’s LINE and CMC applications to help streamline its operations. This new system will replace outdated software and will be implemented and supported by Softship’s experts based in Singapore and Sydney.
Softship will continue to expand its reach into all countries where shipping companies operate.
