Gävle’s ambition is to further develop itself as an efficient logistics hub for the region with the aid of an advanced and efficient IT system. Hogia has upgraded its product Hogia Terminal Cargo to the latest technology with improved functionality and new interfaces. It has now been implemented by the Gävle Stevedoring Company to effectively manage the flow of steel from SSAB to the global market.
The Port of Gävle is a strategic logistics hub for sea, rail and road traffic. They are one of Sweden’s nine largest ports and handle different kinds of commodities such as paper, coffee, sawn timber, oil, steel etc.
They had a cargo turnover in 2009 of approximately five million metric tonnes. Over 1,000 ships call at the Port of Gävle each year. Over 2000 vehicles pass the gate each day. Gävle Stevedoring Company is owned by the port and has the role of loading, unloading and storing cargo units as well as stuffing and stripping containers.
The Port of Gävle is a strategic logistics hub for sea, rail and road traffic. They are one of Sweden’s nine largest ports and handle different kinds of commodities such as paper, coffee, sawn timber, oil, steel etc. They had a cargo turnover in 2009 of approximately five million metric tonnes. Over 1,000 ships call at the Port of Gävle each year. Over 2000 vehicles pass the gate each day. Gävle Stevedoring Company is owned by the port and has the role of loading, unloading and storing cargo units as well as stuffing and stripping containers.
Gävle Stevedoring Company has implemented Hogia Terminal Cargo to efficiently manage SSAB’s steel volumes in the new warehouse within the port area. The solution delivers real-time information about cargo status electronically to SSAB’s IT systems. This provides traceability and the ability to analyse the flow, which in turn creates opportunities for Gävle Stevedoring Company to develop and optimise its operations. Gävle Stevedoring Company and SSAB are both able to cut cost in their respective management and administration.
In connection with this implementation, Hogia has upgraded Hogia Terminal Cargo to the latest Microsoft technology (.Net). This has enabled Hogia to introduce a modern and flexible user interface, extended capabilities to produce customised reports and improved interfaces in the hand units.
“We have chosen Hogia as a strategic partner to develop our business and create better conditions to attract more volumes and new customers. This is in line with our ambitions to develop Gävle as a strategic and growing port in Sweden. Hogia offers a modern and efficient system solution that enables us to increase the level of service to our current and future customers. We are able to spend more time developing our business as a result of our management and administration becoming more efficient” says Fredrik Svanbom, CEO Port of Gävle.
Gävle Stevedoring Company’s investment in Hogia Terminal Cargo goes hand in hand with the expansion of the port and harbour channel to increase the port’s attractiveness and capacity. The port has previously invested in Hogia’s ERP and payroll systems and the partnership is now growing as other parts of the port get access to Hogia Terminal Systems’ products and solutions.
“Hogia Terminal Systems is looking forward to a long term partnership with Gävle Stevedoring Company and the Port of Gävle where our systems and resources will support an expansive development of their business. The deal is an important part of our work to continually improve our solutions that give our customers an optimal position to grow and develop” says Michael Bjorkman, Business Development Director Hogia Terminal Systems.