2 April 2009
Kewill plc
Contract Win
Contract with A.P.Moller - Maersk to roll out global forwarding system for Damco
Kewill plc ("Kewill"), the provider of software and solutions that simplify global trade and logistics, is pleased to announce that A.P. Moller - Maersk Group has signed a contract to implement Kewill's global freight forwarding system, Kewill Forwarding, for Damco, the forwarding arm of the Group.
The implementation will commence as an initial release in 2 European countries. Upon successful completion of the initial release, the Kewill Forwarding system will be implemented over the next three years to approximately 3,000 users across the Damco network covering more than 97 countries and 200 branch offices worldwide.
Paul Nichols, CEO of Kewill plc commented,
"This announcement highlights Kewill's continued leadership in this market sector. Our solutions and domain expertise will provide Damco with the capabilities to improve its current procedures and the introduction of Kewill Forwarding will enhance the services that Damco can offer its existing clients. This is a heavyweight addition to our growing list of global Kewill Forwarding customers and supports our expectations for the year ended 31 March 2009."
For further information please contact:
Kewill plc
Tel: 01483 406080
Paul Nichols, Chief Executive
Guy Millward, Group Finance Director
Financial Dynamics
Tel: 020 7831 3113
Juliet Clarke / Nicola Biles
About Damco
With some 4,000 colleagues spread across 110 countries world-wide, Damco provides flexible, localised, and personalised freight forwarding services to customers around the world. Damco's expansive global network is based around local branch offices with local staff, who are closely in touch with conditions in each of their markets.
Damco works with all major ocean carriers and airlines, local landside service providers such as trucking and customs brokers, and a broad range of global and local service providers.