In addition to the LINE application, we are also developing a web-based passenger booking system to allow Angocab’s passenger customers to book their journeys online. This will form part of a new-look website that we are also developing for Angocab.

Softship Singapore moved into a new office

September 2011

Softship's Singapore office moved into larger, more modern offices. The address is:

67 Ubi Avenue 1
Unit #07-08, Starhub Green
Singapore 408942

Take a look at the place from above in Google Maps(TM).

Softship steps-up for Merchant Shipping

June 2011

Recognising an urgent and critical business requirement for container and general cargo operator Merchant Shipping, the Softship team installed and implemented its CMC software into this new client’s offices in just one week.

Merchant Shipping operates specialised container services from Australia to Asia as well as wider round-the-world routes and bulk services. Rapid business expansion has out-grown existing software and Softship was called upon to install its state-of-the-art solutions.

The key issue for Merchant Shipping was keeping track of its own stock of expensive, reinforced half-height boxes. The CMC module was quickly installed in the Melbourne head-office and connected by internet to branch offices in Brisbane, Townsville and Perth. Softship’s LINE and AIDA have also been installed and will be rolled-out over the coming weeks.

This is the first new client to be acquired through the efforts of the new Sydney office and Softship looks forward to continuing to grow its presence in that part of the world.

Softship sails into Sydney

April 2011

As part of the continued expansion of our global network of support facilities, we are delighted to announce the opening of a new office in Sydney, Australia to cover our activities in the Oceania region.

Our new office will be actively involved in software implementation and support, project management, consulting and designing local customer-specific requirements. It is headed-up by Alfred Verzijl who has a strong pedigree in developing and installing software solutions as well as significant experience in liner shipping.

The creation of this new facility expands our reach and allows us to provide a much higher level of service and support to our customers who operate in that region.

Softship Australia
48c Hinemoa Avenue, Normanhurst, NSW 2076, Australia
Phone +61 2 8003 7550
Fax +61 2 9475 4623
Email team_syd@softship.co

New website for Softship

February 2011

This month sees the launch of our brand new website. We've completely overhauled the desgin and the content todeliver a modern and up-to-date online presence. Our new site clearly explains the complete range of products and services we have supplied to the liner shipping industry for more than 20 years and sets-out the business case for using them. New to the site is a media room that contains our press releases and newsletters and supports our enhanced public relations activities.

Announcements of 2010:

New customer at the turn of the year

December 2010

Softship AG is pleased to announce that an important contract with a major car carrier was signed at the end of 2010.

For the time being our new client wishes to remain confidential.

Nordana improves claims handling with ATLANTIS

December 2010

Denmark based liner, ro-ro and tramp operator, Nordana, has opted to manage its future claims processes with Softship’s ATLANTIS application.

Following a fairly short but highly professional selection process, Nordana chose ATLANTIS as being best suited to meet its requirements.

System installation and training will be undertaken this month and the go-live date is January 2011.

Nordana operates two Liner and ro-ro services over four main trade lanes in the Mediterranean, the Americas and West Africa as well as tramp service with worldwide coverage. Four Nordana executives will be using the ATLANTIS application from the headquarters in Rungsted, Denmark.

Softship signs-up Swire Shipping

November 2010

We are delighted to announce a new major contract with The China Navigation Company Pte Ltd (CNCo)’s liner shipping arm, Swire Shipping, to install our LIMA (Liner Management) suite across Swire Shipping’s global network.

The installation of the LIMA suite will replace Swire Shipping’s current proprietary applications and demonstrates how established liner operators can generate operating and financial efficiencies by choosing proven packaged software over bespoke systems. LIMA will automate all of Swire Shipping’s business critical processes including commercial, equipment control, operations, finance and management information. It will use the latest technology to enable the real-time control of these processes and will deliver efficiency gains alongside total integrated cost and revenue management.

Swire Shipping operates a versatile fleet of multi-purpose vessels servicing its core trading area of Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the South Pacific and extending to Europe and North America. The LIMA suite will be rolled out across the entire Swire Shipping operation which includes the head office in Singapore, regional offices in Australia, New Zealand, UK, India and Canada as well as more than 100 agencies world-wide.

Navex, Portugal

November 2010

Navex, the largest shipping agent in Portugal, is soon to implement Softship’s ALFA agency suite in order to take advantage of the efficiencies this software application delivers. Navex has opted for a tailored suite that comprises the LINE (operations), CMC (equipment control), AIDA (accounting), SIBIA (business intelligence) and EDI GUARD (administration) applications.

The introduction of the ALFA software will streamline the processes within Navex’s business units that include forwarding, liner and port agency services, and the management of project cargo. Currently, Navex handles liner services from Portugal, North and South America, Africa and the Far East and represents major carriers including Softship clients such as MACS, OPDR and Transinsular. The company operates a network of branch offices and partners in Portugal as well as in the Islands of Madeira and the Azores. It is envisaged that the Softship applications will be rolled-out across this network once implementation is underway.

Navex attributes part of its current success to utilising the power of information technology and leading the way in data processing. Its new partnership with Softship will enhance this position and contribute to further success in the future.

New customer in Italy

October 2010

Softship’s latest customer is d’Amico Italy, Rome. Member of the d’Amico International Shipping Group, the company offers dry cargo, tanker, container and shipping services.

d’Amico purchased the P&I solution ATLANTIS for their claims handling.

New customer for Softship Singapore

August 2010

An Asian carrier with its headquarters in Singapore chose Softship's suite LIMA to streamline their business processes.

All branch offices will be equipped with LIMA and interconnected with the head office.

As for now, our customer wishes to remain anonymous in the media.

New customer in the Netherlands

July 2010

At this year’s 2010 AGM, Softship proudly announced the contracting of a major international ocean carrier, NileDutch of Rotterdam.

NileDutch purchased a comprehensive shipping solution, Softship LIMA.

NileDutch is currently ranked 31st in the Top 100 Ocean Carriers by liftings, will deploy various business applications LINE, CMC, AIDA and VOYCES.

All these services provide the latest and most up to date technology that Ocean Carriers can leverage, to enhance services for their global shippers.

Newly launched: Softship USA

June 2010

With a new rep office in New York City Softship gets a lot closer to the US market. On June 1st, the new ship was launched at

75 Broad Street
New York, NY 10004

Email: sales@softship.com
Phone +1.800.403.5228
Fax +1.646.405.1027

New customer in Spain

May 2010

COMARSA, Consignaciones Y Operaciones Maritimas SA, a liner agent in Vigo, decided to acquire Softship's solution ALFA.

The Spanish company will use the module LINE for its booking desks and complete documentation for the principal MACS.

Get more information on COMARSA at www.comarsaspain.com

New customer for Softship Singapore

April 2010

Softship Singapore closed a deal with a carrier in South East Asia, who will employ the principal suite LIMA for the daily liner business.

For now, our customer wishes to remain anonymous in the media.

New customer in Singapore

March 2010

Far Eastern Lines, a new operator from Singapore, has adopted Softship's LIMA suite to automate their principal and agency business processes.

Critical to Far Eastern was the roll out within a short timeframe of 4 weeks.

Connected to the centrally hosted solution are their offices and agents in South East Asia, Indian subcontinent and Maldives.

Softship member of the Hamburg logistics initiative

March 2010

Softship joined the Logistik-Initiative Hamburg, a non-profit consortium of logistic entrepreneurs of the Hamburg region and the Hanseatic city of Hamburg.

The Logistik-Initiative seeks to advocate the interests of the logistics sector and develop the Hamburg area as one of the main logistics locations in Europe.

New customer in Norway

February 2010

Softship won the logistics company Tyrholm & Farstad of Ålesund, Norway, as a new customer. Tyrholm & Farstad will connect to its partners ECL and NCL – both Softship customers as well.

As a terminal operator not only for ECL and NCL Tyrholm & Farstad have a prominent role in that business in Norway.

Announcements of 2009:

Softship Academy

October 2009

The next course at the Softship Academy is dedicated to IT administrators. The training will be conducted from November 2 - 6, 2009.

The following subjects are part of the training: Advanced administration of Softship’s applications, Crystal Reports and efficient use of EDI GUARD.

If you are interested in participating in this training, please send an email to Mr. Lars Hansen (hansen@softship.com).

UECC - new Softship customer in Norway

August 2009

UECC, United European Car Carriers, a short-sea carrier with its headquarters in Oslo and a focus on RoRo, purchased Softship’s Principal Suite LIMA.

They will conduct their daily business with LIMA’s modules LINE, AIDA, SIBIA and EDI GUARD.

In a first step, UECC acquired licences for the company’s own locations as well as affiliated companies.

New customer Transinsular

July 2009

The Lisboa based shortsea carrier Transinsular decided in favor of Softship’s LIMA after an extended period of professional selection and consultancy.

Transinsular bought the entire Principal Suite LIMA with the modules LINE, CMC, AIDA, SIBIA, VOYCES, EDI GUARD, SMARTS and ATLANTIS.

This major project has begun at Transinsular headquarters and includes the rights to connect 30 agencies.

Geniki Lines Malaysia upgrades IT

June 2009

Geniki Lines Malaysia has decided to upgrade their existing Softship installation to Softships principal suite LIMA.

The system will be rolled out to their offices in Malaysia and Singapore and will further automate important processes for Cargo/Freight Management, Container Management and Voyage Accounting.

"K" Line Finland upgrades to ALFA Version 4

June 2009

"K" Line Finland decided to step into the next generation of Softship solutions. The Helsinki based company migrates its ALFA installation to the current MS SQL Server ALFA version 4 and uses Softship's hosting services.