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Port City Logistics Selects Turvo’s Collaborative TMS to Maximize Value and Fuel Rapid Expansion

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Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Inventory Management Real-Time Location System (RTLS) Supply Chain Visibility
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Port City Logistics, a logistics service provider in the Port of Savannah area, has been experiencing substantial growth since late 2019. The company aimed to connect with more shippers and turn away from being a pure commodity to a value-added partner. However, this required a new strategy that would involve connecting with more non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs), gaining more visibility into inventory levels at the warehouse, ensuring constant oversight and tracking of all trucks and documentation through an app-based experience, providing a secure information gateway for both carriers and shippers, and scaling operations without limits. Read More
About Customer	Port City Logistics is a fast-growing logistics service provider in the Port of Savannah area. Since late 2019, the company has evolved into one of North America’s premier logistics service providers. The company initially operated with limited resources, with only five thousand square feet of warehouse space, six employees, and five pickup trucks. However, it has since grown massively and is dedicated to providing absolute transparency and around-the-clock service. The company's growth and dedication to service required a robust technology platform that could provide the best experience and fully enable its operators, partners, carriers, and shipper-customers to plan, execute, settle and collaborate in real-time. Read More
Solution	Port City Logistics selected Turvo’s Collaboration Cloud to meet its needs. The Collaboration Cloud enables 100% visibility and real-time interaction with carriers, partners, and customers. It integrates and unifies Port City Logistics’ people, systems, data, and processes for complete shipment execution from one platform. Turvo’s unique architecture includes the industry’s most advanced SaaS platform with robust automation, APIs, exception management, and self-service integrations via its Integration Hub. Core features of the solution include Turvo Analytics for real-time carrier score carding, Turvo Integration Hub for integrating with multiple systems, Turvo Driver App for real-time communications with drivers, Turvo Inventory for visibility in warehouses, Turvo Appointment Scheduling for easy scheduling, Turvo Orders for configuring shipments after unloading containers, and Turvo Shipments for 24/7 track and trace of all shipments. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics

Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Real-Time Location System (RTLS)

Supply Chain Visibility

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Port City Logistics, a logistics service provider in the Port of Savannah area, has been experiencing substantial growth since late 2019. The company aimed to connect with more shippers and turn away from being a pure commodity to a value-added partner. However, this required a new strategy that would involve connecting with more non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs), gaining more visibility into inventory levels at the warehouse, ensuring constant oversight and tracking of all trucks and documentation through an app-based experience, providing a secure information gateway for both carriers and shippers, and scaling operations without limits.

About Customer

Port City Logistics is a fast-growing logistics service provider in the Port of Savannah area. Since late 2019, the company has evolved into one of North America’s premier logistics service providers. The company initially operated with limited resources, with only five thousand square feet of warehouse space, six employees, and five pickup trucks. However, it has since grown massively and is dedicated to providing absolute transparency and around-the-clock service. The company's growth and dedication to service required a robust technology platform that could provide the best experience and fully enable its operators, partners, carriers, and shipper-customers to plan, execute, settle and collaborate in real-time.

Solution

Port City Logistics selected Turvo’s Collaboration Cloud to meet its needs. The Collaboration Cloud enables 100% visibility and real-time interaction with carriers, partners, and customers. It integrates and unifies Port City Logistics’ people, systems, data, and processes for complete shipment execution from one platform. Turvo’s unique architecture includes the industry’s most advanced SaaS platform with robust automation, APIs, exception management, and self-service integrations via its Integration Hub. Core features of the solution include Turvo Analytics for real-time carrier score carding, Turvo Integration Hub for integrating with multiple systems, Turvo Driver App for real-time communications with drivers, Turvo Inventory for visibility in warehouses, Turvo Appointment Scheduling for easy scheduling, Turvo Orders for configuring shipments after unloading containers, and Turvo Shipments for 24/7 track and trace of all shipments.

Impact #1	Port City Logistics was able to connect with more non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) and manage bookings in one solution.
Impact #2	The company gained more visibility into inventory levels at the warehouse, allowing it to track and share inventory costs with shipper clients.
Impact #3	The solution provided constant oversight and tracking of all trucks and documentation through an app-based experience.

Impact #1

Port City Logistics was able to connect with more non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) and manage bookings in one solution.

Impact #2

The company gained more visibility into inventory levels at the warehouse, allowing it to track and share inventory costs with shipper clients.

Impact #3

The solution provided constant oversight and tracking of all trucks and documentation through an app-based experience.

Benefit #1	67% Projected Growth in 2022
Benefit #2	$12K+ annual savings in automated QBRs per new client

Benefit #1

67% Projected Growth in 2022

Benefit #2

$12K+ annual savings in automated QBRs per new client

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Port City Logistics Selects Turvo’s Collaborative TMS to Maximize Value and Fuel Rapid Expansion

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