TradeWindow has built new functionality into its digital trade offering, with New Zealand port visibility now available to TradeWindow Prodoc and TradeWindow Cube customers.

Customers accessing the service can now see the location and status of their containers in leading New Zealand ports; Ports of Auckland, Port of Tauranga, Timaru Container Terminal and Lyttleton Port Company.

Customers who use New Zealand ports often struggle to get information during supply chain disruptions and events. An estimated $1.7 billion is lost in revenue due to supply chain disruption and delays in New Zealand every year[1].

With added capability being build into the supply chain data available across the TradeWindow products, exporters have easier access to more data points across New Zealand ports. This will help to reduce the cost of operations and optimise exporter businesses while remaining competitive under the evolving trade conditions in the current global climate.

TradeWindow’s CEO, AJ Smith says the extra visibility is something TradeWindow is always looking to provide for customers, especially at a time when customers are seeking to optimise the productivity of their export operations.

“Given that 99% of New Zealand’s exports are by sea freight, visibility of cargo is crucial to our customers. To have another segment of the supply chain integrated with our network is exciting for us. We want to be able to provide the best end-to-end transparency and this is an exciting step toward the full vision.”

[1] Cost of living, $1.7 billion supply chain drama big issues for Productivity Commission – NZ Herald