Ericsson transforms maritime fleet management for Taiwan's U-Ming
November 18 2015 - 3:00AM
- Ericsson to deliver end-to-end connected vessel
and voyage optimization solutions to U-Ming Marine Transport
Corporation
- Ericsson to manage day-to-day operations and
maintenance of the solution, along with initial installation and
integration
- Agreement represents Ericsson's first bulk
carrier deal globally
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has been selected by
U-Ming Marine Transport Corporation (U-Ming), a marine
transportation company headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, to deliver
end-to-end connected vessel and voyage optimization solutions.
Ericsson's Maritime ICT Cloud will enable U-Ming
to collect near-real-time data on vessel location and movement, and
to monitor vessel speeds against manually set planned speeds,
allowing the company to optimize fuel consumption. By facilitating
real-time information flows, the solution will improve visibility
from ship to shore and support process automation, which will
reduce U-Ming's costs and deliver efficiencies both internally and
for clients and partners.
In addition, Ericsson will deliver its Connected
Vessel offering, which will support high-quality ship-to-shore VoIP
and email communications for personnel on board vessels.
Under the terms of the agreement, Ericsson will
manage day-to-day operations and maintenance of the solution, along
with initial installation and integration.
Jeff Hsu, Senior Vice President, U-Ming Marine
Transport Corporation, says: "The implementation of Ericsson's
fleet management system will help U-Ming Marine Transport elevate
our communications systems, enhance our crew's wellbeing &
safety, and improve fuel efficiency. Our partnership with Ericsson
will ensure U-Ming maintains its drive to be the most operationally
efficient and eco-friendly shipping company we can be. I am looking
forward to the partnership and to applying Ericsson's ICT
capabilities to our business."
Chris Houghton, Head of Region North East Asia,
Ericsson, says: "U-Ming choosing Ericsson's Maritime ICT Cloud is
another proof that the Networked Society is taking off. The
combination of mobility, broadband and cloud can help every
industry realize its full potential. This end-to-end solution
combines Ericsson's global capabilities with our maritime domain
expertise, and we look forward to working together with
U-Ming."
Ericsson already supports Maersk Line, the world's
largest shipping company, with end-to-end systems integration,
deployment and management of mobile and satellite communication for
its fleet of 400 vessels. This agreement with U-Ming represents
Ericsson's first bulk carrier deal globally.
About U-Ming Marine Transport
Corporation
U-Ming Marine Transport Corporation (U-Ming) is
the biggest bulk carrier in Taiwan and operates 42 vessels.
Formerly named Yue Ming Transportation Company, U-Ming was
established in 1984 to provide marine transportation of cement, dry
commodities and industrial raw materials. U-Ming is part of the Far
Eastern Group and is publicly listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.
Further information about the company is available at
http://www.uming.com.tw
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