Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Inc. USA Selects Kewill Customs
5 September 2007
One of the World’s Top Privately-Held Global Freight Forwarders Looks to Kewill to Increase Control and Visibility Over Import Customs’ Processes September 5, 2007 - Nashua, NH. - Kewill (LSE: KWL), a leading provider of global solutions for the dynamic supply network, today announced that Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Inc., USA, a global expert in international freight forwarding, customs brokering and related services, has selected Kewill Customs as their solution of choice for its’ US Customs Brokerage services.
Hellmann’s decision to choose Kewill was based on their growing need for a comprehensive, seamless and integrated Customs solution. Kewill Customs includes comprehensive shipment tracing, exception reporting, document handling, ABI, RLF, reconciliation entry, automatic invoicing capabilities, as well as modules that extend the system to include technologies such as event management, Internet tracking, document imaging, and dashboard reporting. The solution will integrate directly with Hellmann’s corporate ‘Hellogic’ operating system; the first point of data entry for their business.
“Having a Customs integration product is exceptionally vital to what we do”, said Phyllis Dearborn, Director of Quality for Hellmann. “For our import processes we needed a solution that would allow us to move shipments efficiently and promptly. We went through a rigorous selection process to find the best overall solution for us and because of Kewill’s long established presence, and dedication to customer service, Kewill was a clear choice for Hellmann.”
“We are delighted that Hellmann has chosen Kewill to help meet their growing needs,” said Mr. Ken Halle, COO, Kewill Trade and Logistics North America. “The strength of the Kewill Customs solution, coupled with Hellmann’s global presence and network, will result in a powerful solution of increased productivity with superior service levels for Hellmann and their customers.”
About Hellmann Worldwide Logistics – Global Freight Forwarder
Headquartered in Miami, FL., Hellmann Worldwide, Inc. provides a full complement of logistical support services including air freight and ocean freight forwarding, domestic freight forwarding, full and part charters, customs brokerage, storage, inspection services, inventory control, warehousing and distribution systems, packaging, labeling plus other value-added services. The company’s US network includes facilities in major trade gateways such as Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. Hellmann Worldwide Logistics operates facilities in 341 cities in 134 countries and employs more than 15,000 people. For more information about Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, visit www.hellmann.net.
About Kewill Systems Plc
Kewill Systems Plc is a leading provider of global solutions for the dynamic supply network. The dynamic supply network enables enhanced responsiveness to customers through flexible connectivity between partners and systems, providing improved visibility and effective compliance, bridging the gap from a traditional rigid supply chain. With over 35 years experience in the supply chain space, Kewill is a long-time innovator of software focusing on business integration, order management, transportation management, international trade logistics, service logistics and visibility solutions for global trading communities.
Kewill has implemented over 40,000 systems worldwide and our global customer base which entrusts us with the management of their supply networks includes Allianz Cornhill, A.N. Deringer, Atlantic Forwarding, Baltrans Logistics, BHS, Damco Sea and Air, DHL, DSV, FedEx, Frans Maas, General Electric, General Motors, Glasgow City Council, JD Williams, Littlewoods, Mazda, Mitsubishi, MMA, Nintendo, Nisa Today’s Legal & General, Panalpina, Philips, Pratt & Whitney, Sainsbury’s, Texas Instruments, TNT, Towergate Insurance, UPS.