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08 Jun 2000

E-Utopia (Editor's Note)

Analysts, pundits, skeptics and just about anyone with a two-bit opinion have voiced their thoughts — informed and otherwise — as to the potential effects that the surge in “e-commerce” solutions will have on the transportation community at large. While the marine market is traditionally said to be slow in following general business trends, this supposed character trait has not been evident in the new electronic realm, as websites and on-line business portals covering nearly every niche of the industry are popping up quickly around the globe. The questions surrounding the use of e-commerce solutions in the marine business now turn not to “when” and “if…

15 Jun 2000

Dot Com, Maritime Style

Much as has transpired in mainstream consumer markets, the dot com craze has recently enveloped the maritime world with promises of cost savings and operational efficiencies. While an attrition and natural process of consolidation can eventually be expected, the world of e-commerce solutions for the maritime market is definitely in its infancy. While it is impossible to judge the full working models in this report, the following text contains synopsis reports on some of the more noteworthy market entrants. Recently launched by Boston-based WebPark Corp., Boat-Park.com is an on-line virtual trade show, which seeks to bring together worldwide participants into its virtual trade show, which is open 24/7.

15 Jun 2000

Tradiant Melding The Best Of Tech And Transport

The creation of broad stroke, groundbreaking business deals are traditionally portrayed as being hatched on the golf course, at an exclusive social function or within the confines of a harried boardroom. The creation of Tradiant — which is a new e-commerce solution that promises to change the very foundation of the shipping business — is as unique as its lofty goals. Co-founder Aaron Sasson and current president and CEO John Urban met at their daughters' PTA meeting. While the field of e-commerce solutions serving the maritime industry is quickly becoming crowded with an equal mix of idealists and fortune seekers, Tradiant stands out with its co-mingling of technical expertise and in-depth industry knowledge.

08 Aug 2000

Tradiant Partners With Vitria

Tradiant, the online advantage for global transportation, announced a strategic partnership with Vitria Technology, Inc., a leading e-business platform provider, to integrate Tradiant's enterprise-wide technology solutions with companies moving international cargo. Tradiant will leverage Vitria's BusinessWare product, which will allow Tradiant to seamlessly link its booking, documentation, contract management and business-to-business e-marketplace products with shippers, forwarders, carriers and third-party logistics providers.