WACO, Bluebox partner to offer real-time shipment visibility
WACO members can now track air and ocean cargo shipments, prevent delays and share data with other members
Richard Charles, CEO, WACO System (left) and Martin Schulze, CEO, BlueBox Systems
The WACO System (WACO) has partnered with freight visibility platform BlueBox Systems to bring members real-time tracking of their cargo shipments in the air and ocean freight supply chain.
WACO members now have access to BlueBox’s two freight dashboards, BlueBoxAir and BlueBoxOcean, bringing real-time oversight of shipment status and flight-related information including changes to estimated arrival times, enabling them to take corrective action, says an official release.
“WACO has negotiated on behalf of the network to secure a great deal that ensures all members can offer their customers visibility throughout the entire supply chain,” says Richard Charles, Chief Executive Officer, The WACO System. “We look forward to working with BlueBox in the interests of the network and anticipate bringing further digital solutions online in the near future.”
The software allows WACO members to receive crucial updates about shipment progres, and to react throughout the transport process to prevent costly delays. The system also allows collaboration between members in the network, enabling them to share shipment-related comments and documents.
“The ability for our members to collaborate on shared shipments provides real added value to the WACO network and will strengthen partnerships among members,” adds Charles.
The BlueBox dashboards also provide data analytics and collective reports, enabling WACO members to compare the on-time performance of more than 130 different airlines and identify the fastest route for their time-sensitive air cargo shipments, the release added.
“We work hard every day to provide the best freight data in the market and we will continue to innovate while adding value to our customers – that’s our commitment,” says Martin Schulze, CEO, BlueBox Systems.
WACO and BlueBox are currently working on a single hybrid solution that will combine the airfreight visibility of BlueBox with the ocean freight visibility capabilities of Vizion, a partner of BlueBox, the release added.
WACO has a community of 127 members in 119 countries with a combined network of more than 400 locations, employing over 21,000 freight professionals who handle over 1.85 million shipments each year including one million tonnes of airfreight. The network has a combined annual turnover of $4 billion.
