UASC chooses ShipServ

These advanced tools and services will include ShipServ Match, an automated supplier recommendation service, and a KPI benchmarking tool that provides specific purchasing KPIs based on the trading activities of over 9,000 vessels.

Sharon Gill, VP of sales, ShipServ, said: “We are delighted to welcome such a prestigious shipping line such as UASC and to provide them with tools such as ShipServ Match to enhance their procurement process and save both time and money.”

Waleed Al-Dawood, chief operating officer, UASC, added: “ShipServ’s tools including ‘benchmarking’ and ‘Match’ allow UASC to improve purchasing efficiency, a key objective within our organisation and we look forward to a successful partnership.”

The global carrier is currently responsible for the technical management of one of the youngest fleets in the industry and is engaged in a major newbuilding programme comprising of 17 new ships; eleven 15,000 teu vessels and six 18,800 teu vessels.

When completed, these vessels will be among the most eco-efficient and environmentally friendly container vessels in the world.

ShipServ already has a number of leading container operators and management companies using its e-procurement and sourcing platform.