US-based software firm INTTRA is spearheading a non-commercial initiative to develop standards and data sharing protocols to help improve the free flow of information between carriers, ports, freight forwarders and BCOs (beneficial cargo owners). Aptly named CONNECT, the initiative is an arrangement for the carrier industry’s...
Global ocean shipping e-commerce portal, information and service provider INTTRA is once again at the forefront of the digitisation wave, putting up a white paper highlighting the effects it will have on the industry. “Digitalization is impacting every industry and ocean container shipping is no different,”...
INTTRA expands into empty container repositioning with Avantida acquisition Marcus Hand INTTRA has moved into the repositioning of empty containers on the landside with the acquisition of Avantida in Europe with an aim to rapidly expand the service. The acquisition sees ocean shipping electronic market place INTTRA make its first foray into...
COSCON signs up for INTTRA eVGM solution Vincent Wee, Hong Kong and SE Asia Correspondent, Seatrade Maritime News Electronic shipping platform INTTRA has secured a prized new customer for its eVGM service, as top container operator Cosco Container Lines (COSCON) signed on recently. The top Asian line has adopted INTTRA’s eVGM Service to facilitate compliance by...
INTTRA develops e-platform for relaying verified box weight Web editor - Port Calls Asia Global ocean shipping e-marketplace INTTRA is providing an electronic tool to enable port stakeholders to comply with the mandatory container weighing rule that will come into effect July 1. The electronic VGM (verified gross mass), or VGM,...
Smooth Sailing for Ocean Shipping Supply Chain Asia Magazine Although the ocean container industry is facing several challenges, experts believe that the shipping sector can prevail by adopting smart strategies, ranging from forming alliances to embracing larger vessels. However, there is one particular strategy that stands out...
