Slovenia: Luka Koper Selects Tideworks Technology to Update Terminal Operations

Tideworks Technology®, Inc., a leading provider of full-service terminal management and planning software solutions, today announced that Luka Koper, the chief port and logistics company of Slovenia, has selected Tideworks to implement its comprehensive suite of terminal operating system (TOS) solutions at the country’s main seaport. The deployment will include Tideworks’ entire suite of TOS solutions including Mainsail Terminal Management System®, Mainsail Online, Spinnaker Planning Management System®, Traffic Control™, Forecast® and Digital Bridge™ performance monitoring tool.

“The Port of Koper is an important gateway, connecting Central and Eastern Europe with Mediterranean countries and the Far East,” said Michael Schwank, president of Tideworks Technology. “We are excited to be working with Luka Koper to deliver our best-in-class solutions that will enable the port to cost effectively boost operating efficiency and replace the current system with Tideworks’ fully-supported TOS offering.”

Luka Koper conducted a competitive bidding process to select a TOS solution to replace its Cosmos TOS, which had been in place for a number of years. Tideworks Technology was selected due to its proven suite of technology solutions, its experience with similar, large-scale system migration projects, and its outstanding, long-term customer support. The new TOS is scheduled to go live in Q4 2011.

In addition to directing all aspects of container activities, Tideworks’ TOS will help Luka Koper manage Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) operations with its integrated Ro-Ro and non-containerized cargo module. As part of the agreement with Luka Koper, Tideworks will provide a host of professional services including project management, software customization and testing, user training, data migration, go-live assistance, and on-going maintenance and support. The project will be accomplished in close cooperation with Luka Koper’s outsourcing information technology company, Actual I.T. of Koper.

“As a vital and growing port, it is important to ensure Luka Koper has a comprehensive and fully-supported TOS in place. And while migrating from one system to another can be a daunting undertaking for any organization, Luka Koper believes that Tideworks will ensure transitioning to a new TOS is efficient and cost-effective,” said Boris Susmak, Head of IT and communications business development of Luka Koper. “We are confident that Tideworks’ suite of solutions will allow us to maximize operational productivity and enhance communication with our customers and partners.”

About Tideworks Technology

Tideworks is a leading provider of cost-effective, reliable software solutions for growing terminal operations and shipping lines worldwide. The company helps more than 23,000 users at nearly 70 facilities run their operations more efficiently and profitably. From optimized equipment utilization to faster turn times, Tideworks works at every step of terminal operations to maximize productivity and customer service.

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Source: Tideworks, June 7, 2011.