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Ueno Group and AIS Unveil New Maritime Linking Platform

In a groundbreaking move for the maritime industry, Ueno Group, alongside AIS (Advanced Information Systems), has launched a novel maritime platform called TRANS-PlatForm. This platform serves as a connection point for ship owners, operators, and vessels, aiming to address significant information-sharing challenges in maritime operations.

Background of Development

The maritime industry involves a network of stakeholders including ship owners, operators, vessels, and management departments that must coordinate daily operations seamlessly. Traditionally, information such as order details, vessel deployment plans, operational instructions, movements, fuel requests, safety notifications, and labor data have been communicated through multiple channels, including emails, phone calls, paper forms, and spreadsheets. This fragmented approach leads to problems such as dispersed information, increased verification tasks, delayed information sharing, and reliance on individual expertise.

Although some operations have implemented systems, these are often independent, leading to insufficient information connectivity and causing inefficiencies such as duplicated entries and verification across different systems. Recognizing these challenges, Ueno Group has proactively promoted digital transformation (DX) in the maritime sector to enhance operational efficiency and bolster competitive strength. Accordingly, the need for a new information-sharing foundation connecting ship owners, operators, and vessels became evident, culminating in the collaboration with AIS to develop this platform.

Features of the TRANS-PlatForm

The TRANS-PlatForm centralizes information crucial to vessel operations—from order taking to ship deployment, security management, labor oversight, and voyage profitability management. By consolidating previously scattered information, the platform enhances the visibility of business processes, facilitating smooth communications and swift decision-making among all stakeholders.

Moreover, integrating with AIS's maritime accounting system, TRANS-Operator, allows for automatic expense calculation, visibility of voyage profitability, and advanced revenue analysis, thereby supporting everything from on-site operations efficiency to higher-level management decisions.

Future Outlook

Through the TRANS-PlatForm, Ueno Group and AIS aim to enhance information connectivity among ship owners, operators, and vessels while significantly accelerating the DX within the maritime industry. Plans for future updates will consider feedback from enterprises using the platform, aiming to establish an innovative digital framework that contributes to improved productivity and sustainable development across the sector.

About TRANS-Series

The TRANS-Series comprises ERP solutions tailored for the maritime industry, boasting over 30 years of experience in delivering industry-specific systems. These solutions integrate essential management resources such as people, goods, finances, and data, supporting improved decision-making and operational efficiency. The product lineup is designed to cater to the unique operational requirements of maritime businesses, thereby facilitating their DX initiatives and reinforcing their competitive edge.

Product Lineup

• - TRANS-Account: accounting system for maritime businesses
• - TRANS-Owner: financial forecasting system for ship owners
• - TRANS-Operator: operational management system for operators
• - TRANS-Liner: B/L management system for operators
• - TRANS-Agency: port cost management system for port agents
• - TRANS-Crew: crew management and labor system
• - TRANS-PlatForm: new platform connecting ship owners, operators, and vessels

About ToraKuru Channel

In addition to these developments, AIS operates the ToraKuru Channel on YouTube to promote the appeal of working in the maritime industry and to invigorate the sector. The channel shares insights into DX initiatives, interviews from the field, educational content for maritime schools, and initiatives expressing gratitude to crew members. This endeavor promotes the value and allure of maritime professionals while also working to cultivate the next generation of talent, ensuring the industry’s sustained advancement.

Explore the channel here: ToraKuru Channel

For inquiries, contact:

• - Company: AIS Corporation
• - Division: TRANS-Crew Division
• - Contact Person: Toshihiko Nakamura
• - Email: [email protected]
• - Address: 1-3-9 Kanda Sudacho, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 101-0041, Japan, PMO Kanda Manseibashi 9F
• - Phone: 03-6260-8858
• - Fax: 03-6260-8857

AIS is committed to supporting the transformation of working styles in Japan's maritime sector.