SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 4 June 2019- Global eTrade Services (GeTS), a global trade platform company and asubsidiary of CrimsonLogic (a provider of digital solutions, products andservices), today announced the addition of Pacific International Lines (PIL) -- theworld's top 10^th containership operator on CALISTA^TM, aninteroperable, neutral and trusted platform that enables supply chainorchestration across the world.

PIL will leverage on the innovative supply chainorchestration platform (CALISTA^TM) to expand their shipper andfreight forwarder footprint.  With PIL'sstrong network in ASEAN and China, shippers can reap the benefits of intermodalconnectivity and integration in the region.

Shippers plying the route of the InternationalLand-Sea Trade Corridor (ILSTC) can reduce their shipping time by adoptingrail-sea connectivity options.  Shipperson this route will have track and trace capabilities and enjoy seamless tradedeclarations through Guangxi's Single Window to reach Western China and beyondon CALISTA^TM.

Shippers and freight forwarders on CALISTA^TM willbe able to book freight for feeder services covering Sub-Continent and South Eastand/or liner services from New Zealand and Australia to the Pacific Islands.  Users can also tap on PIL's access to theother parts of the world including Africa, America, Middle East, Asia andOceania with ease.  Lastly, with thelinkages to 26 Customs nodes across the world connecting to 176,000 parties,users will be able to file manifest, manage and exchange trade data anddocuments for seamless G2B trade compliance activities across countries.

Mr Eugene Wong Chairman of GeTS said: "We are verydelighted to have PIL onboard with us.  As global business disruptiontakes shape, digitalisation is the key engine for transformation.  Thebenefits of a global digital trade and supply chain platform that connects thetrading community are aplenty and we are delighted to have PIL, a leading AsianCarrier to come onboard on CALISTA^TM serving as a platform for theirbusiness growth."

Ms Lisa Teo, Executive Director of PIL said: "PIL is pleased to join theCALISTA^TM platform and we are confident our customers will appreciatethe time savings and cost benefits to them. This fits in well with our digitalisation strategy and we will continueto improve our processes, seeking ways to better facilitate trade within theintermodal transport logistics ecosystem."

Mr Chong Kok Keong CEO of GeTS said: "By leveragingour deep G2B and B2B domain expertise and technological capabilities, we arehappy that PIL can harness the platform to improve its reach while our globalusers can seek out a new carrier to conduct trade. We will continue to maketrade more accessible, easier and predictable for the global community."

CALISTA^TM platform allows carriers, logistics service providers andshippers to manage the complexities in navigating the trade ecosystem byenabling the orchestration of physical logistics, trade compliance andfinancial requirements seamlessly, securely and smartly on a digital ecosystem.The go-to platform allows interoperability between applications, provideanalytics on logistics visibility and secure documents on blockchain.

About Global eTrade Services

Global eTradeServices (GeTS), a global leading trade platform company, is shaping the futureof trade and supply chain with its innovative use of technology and deep G2Band B2B domain expertise.  GeTS enables the orchestration of physicallogistics, compliance and financial requirements of trade and supply chainseamlessly, smartly and securely, thus powering global trade by making itaccessible, predictable and easier to fulfil. The company has linkages to26 Customs nodes across the world, with more than 176,000 connectedparties and conducting more than 18 million transactions annually. 

About Pacific International Lines

PacificInternational Lines (PIL) is the world's 10th top containership operator in theworld. PIL has developed from a coastal shipowner in Singapore into a carrierwith a presence in China, Southeast Asia, Africa, Middle East, the Americas,Australia and New Zealand. PIL owns and operates a fleet of around 160containerships and multi-purpose vessels, serving over 500 locations in 100countries worldwide.  It has a containerfleet of about 470,000 teus consisting dry boxes, reefer and special equipment.