GPM launched by PLS is the trusted choice of the freight forwarding industry in the world
Maersk Line, the world’s largest container shipping company, is partnering with PORTRIX LOGISTIC SOFTWARE GmbH (PLS) to integrate spot pricing into PLS’ market-leading Global Price Management (GPM) software solution.
GPM, launched by Hamburg-headquartered PLS in (2010), is the trusted choice of the freight forwarding industry, with 12 of the top 20 global freight forwarders utilising the platform.
It enables enhanced efficiency, productivity and profitability by giving users greater control and transparency over transportation rates and management, with an array of extensions available to add value and deliver business benefits.
Henning Voss, Co-founder and CEO at PLS, says the addition of Maersk Spot to the solution will further empower customers, while also helping Maersk meet their own business objectives.
Real-time advantages
He explains: “Maersk Spot is an interesting new offering to the market, whereby shippers and forwarders can access the very latest prices for set routes and book standalone transport 24/7 – in very much the same way as you might book an airline ticket online. The spot product, as in aviation, is a two way committed product, and these prices are ‘live’, meaning they can change quite quickly. So, they’re very different to traditional longer term contracted product.
Up until this point a customer looking to make a booking would access Maersk Spot and then leave the tool to compare other options. As they were doing so the prices might change. However, with integration into GPM a user has everything they need at their fingertips, giving them the ability to see both real-time competitive spot rates and their contracted prices. Bookings can also be handled directly through GPM, while users can also access information regarding future departures to see how prices will develop.
It’s a solution that delivers improved efficiency and control for users of GPM, while Maersk benefits from greater transaction fulfilment and improved access to freight forwarders, who are our main customers. It really is a win-win for everyone.”
Reference: portrix-ls.de
