Inttra partners with Szedi in Shenzhen to broaden reach

INTTRA, a US-based e-commerce business, has joined Szedi, one of China's largest port information centres to strengthen and make available supply data for the shipment process, according to a company statement.

Zhou Jie, deputy general manager said: "We are planning to extend our services to logistics e-commerce based on professional practices in logistics information services, we need a global partner that can provide us with the channel to quickly and securely transact with carriers to build up the e-commerce business between shippers and carriers."

Mr Jie added: "Inttra's knowledge of the shipping industry and its relationship with global carriers made it a perfect fit for Szedi."

Shenzen government appointed Szedi as information public platform for the Shenzhen logistics industry and has created the Shenzhen e-port, exclusive platform for Electronics Declaration of Exit and Entry of Cargo in Shenzhen.

Szedi is taking on board multiple Inttra solutions in order to more effectively manage cargo movement throughout the Chinese region including Inttra's booking track and trace which provides Szedi with up-to-date container status information and to monitor services provided by Inttra member carriers.

"Szedi is a tremendous partner for Inttra as we look to continue expanding our presence in China," said David Au, general manager, Hong Kong and South China, Inttra.

New Jersey-based Inttra takes more than 260,000-TEU orders on its multi-carrier platform, representing almost 10 per cent of global ocean container trade. Its e-commerce tools include tender, sailing schedules, bookings, shipping instructions, bills of lading, track and trace and reports.

The software company's carrier network includes Emirates Shipping Line, Hamburg Sud, Hanjin Shipping, Hapag-Lloyd, "K" Line, Libra, Maersk, NYK, Safmarine, Senator and United Arab Shipping Company.