Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has decided to shed some light on the normally opaque world of dry bulk shipments. Japan’s largest shipowner has developed Lighthouse, an information panel for dry bulk customers, which allow real time access to vessel schedules, weather, ocean conditions, as well as data related to cargoes and contracts, on a customised basis for each customer.
“By establishing this system, MOL aims to help its customers enhance their supply chain management through measures such as optimization of ship allocation and more effective management of inventory, including offshore inventory,” MOL stated in a release.
The company chose the name Lighthouse to reflect the idea of focusing a spotlight on ocean transport, which many customers find to be difficult and complex, and make it easier for them to visualize information about the various aspects of shipping.
