Cargo Business Techwire

Friday, September 4, 2015

Tideworks deploys container availability app at Boston port

Tideworks Technology announced the first deployment of its Forecast Mobile Lite product in Conley Terminal at the Port of Boston. The mobile application allows terminal customers, especially truckers, to search for container availability information in real time.

"We’re very pleased to partner with Conley Terminal for the initial deployment of the mobile version of our customer service web portal," said Michael Schwank, president of Tideworks Technology. "Forecast
Mobile Lite represents our continued dedication to providing our customers with innovative new tools that help them work more efficiently. It was built on a powerful and flexible technology platform, which provides our team the ability to develop more mobile apps in the future."

Tideworks reports that Forecast Mobile Lite provides terminal customers, primarily trucking companies and drivers, with access to container availability information on their smartphone anytime, anywhere. Users can get all the information they need before they arrive at the terminal, which saves time and helps avoid potential issues at the terminal gate.

According to the statement, users of this mobile
app can search for containers by bill of lading or
container number, instantly view release and
availability status, add multiple containers to a personal "watch list" to easily monitor their status,
and view other container-related information such
as hazardous information, vessel/voyage and whether any fees are due.