New Port Optimizer functionality enables real-time cargo visibility across the multimodal supply chain

CHICAGO - GE Transportation, a Wabtec company, (NYSE:WAB) today announced new functionality to its Port Optimizer platform to make real-time cargo visibility a reality across the multimodal supply chain.  As businesses from major retailers to bulk shippers and industrial manufacturers demand more transparency across their global supply chains, these enhancements are designed to improve cargo flow and address industry challenges.

“Cargo volumes are at record highs and the outlook for continued demand remains strong,” said Jeffrey Solomon, Director Logistics, SGCompanies.  “Now, more than ever, we’re looking at how to leverage new tools and technologies to help us manage our supply chain logistics and deliver for our customers.”

Port Optimizer, a cloud-based platform that enhances supply chain performance and predictability by delivering real time data-driven insights through a single portal, is currently in use at the San Pedro Bay port complex, the busiest port complex in North America. 

The latest updates include features that specifically benefit retailers (beneficial cargo owners, or BCOs) and trucking companies.  With the ability to “flag” high-priority containers, BCOs can now track cargo across the lifecycle of its movement and receive notifications of delays.  Advanced notifications, such as dwell time alerts, have been added to facilitate faster and more proactive pick-ups.  As another new feature, trucking companies and BCOs can now automatically input delivery orders directly into Port Optimizer, replacing previous manual efforts and increasing efficiency of truck turns.  

“These latest updates reflect our ongoing efforts to improve and enhance the Port Optimizer based on direct feedback from users across the port community,” said Laurie Tolson, Chief Digital Officer for GE Transportation, a Wabtec company.  “With widespread adoption, the Port Optimizer platform is now facilitating data from nine out of the top 11 shipping lines moving containerized cargo through the San Pedro Bay port complex.”