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gies to give it a try. bringing real bene? ts in terms of time troducing cloud solutions and apps, it’s saving and improved procedures on clear the speed of digitization in the

How are shipping companies using board, which in turn is driving huge ef- industry is accelerating. This is long the cloud and apps? ? ciencies. overdue but the future looks bright for

Shipping companies are increasingly While many are sensibly taking a companies willing to invest and place adopting cloud-based systems and us- modular and gradual approach to in- their trust in technology. ing mobile apps on their smart phones to automate and improve tasks, from purchasing and stock planning, through

See us at to crew management and complying

CMA Shipping with regulations such as keeping track stand 39+40 of waste, sewage and sludge disposals.

Just as other industries have utilized apps, now shipping companies are us- ing apps to manage their processes in a more accurate and reliable way. They can be particularly useful for areas such as purchasing, where companies bene? t from web-based ordering and gain real time insight into budgets and operating expenses.

Companies are also using cloud-based solutions and apps to manage mainte- nance, so they can track and monitor jobs and repairs and add them to the system so they can be actioned immedi- ately if needed. Plus apps are in demand for inspection reports, crew manage- ment and scheduling and stock taking.

Staff wellbeing can also be addressed

You need using cloud applications. For example,

Hanseaticsoft offers a module within their Cloud Fleet Manager platform a partner who where the shifts and rest periods of crew members can be tracked and mon- goes Above itored to ensure companies comply with industry guidelines and standards. and Beyond.

Shipping companies are ? nally get- ting on board with cloud technology and increasingly using apps. This is

Today, you need the complete communication partner.

One who knows your challenges. Who keeps you connected, no matter how remote your operations.

Who provides new digital solutions and manages them for you. A partner determined to exceed your

The Author expectations every day. We’re Marlink.

And we’re ready to go ABOVE AND BEYOND.

Buchmann www.marlink.com

Alexander Buch- mann founded

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