APL joins INTTRA e-commerce platform
May 19, 2010
More flexibility and scale for shippers to transact electronically with APL
Parsippany, N.J., USA, May 19, 2010 – INTTRA announced today that container shipping line, APL has joined the INTTRA e-commerce portal.
The INTTRA network consists of electronic links with over 30 leading ocean carriers and more than 50,000 active network connections with shippers to streamline and standardize processes such as bookings, bills of lading and invoicing. Each week 315,000 container orders are initiated via the INTTRA platform, representing in excess of 10% of global liner shipping trade.
"Joining INTTRA is essential to meet market demand for proven e-commerce solutions that streamline processes, optimize freight flows and manage costs," said APL President, Eng Aik Meng.
"We welcome APL to the INTTRA network. With more connections to the world's largest container freight customers than any other platform, we look forward to accelerating e-commerce adoption and efficiency for APL," said Ken Bloom, INTTRA's President and Chief Executive Officer.
A full-scale electronic interface between INTTRA and APL is scheduled for completion by the end of 2010.
For more information on INTTRA go to www.inttra.com
About INTTRA
INTTRA is a leading global provider of e-commerce solutions to the ocean freight industry. INTTRA professionals work with over 30 leading carriers and their customers, to streamline and standardize their shipping processes worldwide through a network of more than 50,000 active network connections. Each week 315,000 container orders are initiated on the INTTRA platform, representing more than 10 percent of global ocean container trade. For further information, visit www.inttra.com.
About APL
APL is a global container shipping business offering more than 60 weekly services and more than 500 calls at more than 140 ports worldwide. It combines world-class intermodal operations with leading-edge IT and e-commerce. APL is a unit of Singapore-based Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), global shipping, logistics and marine terminals company. APL Web site: www.apl.com
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