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Innovating logistics: Softlink Logistic Systems Private Limited

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Softlink Logistic Systems Private Limited is a reputed name among logistic firms continuously striving to incorporate latest technology in business




Incepted in the year 1992, Softlink Logistic Systems Private Limited has carved a niche for itself by providing high quality software solutions across the logistics sector comprising freight forwarders, custom brokers, third party logistics (3PL) companies, exporters and importers.

 

Currently, the products of the company are used by more than 2,500 organisations across the globe, which reflects the company’s market presence. The firm also offers technology consulting and software application development services to its clients.

 

Location and Reach

 

Softlink Logistic Systems Private Limited is headquartered in Mumbai with branch offices in Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and New Delhi.

 

Products

 

The premium products of the company includes,

 

·         Visual Impex: Visual Impex is one of the newly launched products by the company, which allows custom brokers to complete all the regulatory requirements for online custom clearance. The product is updated regularly to give the latest information on government policies regarding custom clearance. Currently, the product is used by more than 80% custom house agents and brokers in the country.

 

·         Visual Samudra: Visual Samudra helps sea freight forwarders to provide instant updates about shipments to clients, thereby enhancing their level of service.

 

·         Visual Akash: Visual Akash is the software used by air freight forwarders, which assist them to manage each and every aspect of air cargo operations.

 

·         Visual X-Port: Visual X-Port software procured from the company helps logistics firms to track orders, shipments and helps in co-ordinating with different agencies.

 

·         X-ponent: X-ponent software helps geographically distributed logistics firm to monitor function and working of any of its branches.

Initiatives undertaken


The company has undertaken several initiatives to spread IT awareness among logistics firms. It has tied up with various Custom House Agents Associations (CCHAA) across 23 locations in India to educate Custom House Agents (CHA) about the technological advancements taking place in the logistics sector and has also conducted several workshops.

 

Clientele

 

Some of the esteemed clients of Softlink Logistic Systems Private Limited are as follows:

 

·         DHL Express

·         TNT India

·         Videocon

·         Times of India

·         Future Group

·         ABG Shipyard

·         Onida

·         Moser Bear India

·         Nippon Express

·         AFL Dachser

·         Parle

·         Maersk Logistic India

·         Lexi

·         Indian Oil

·         Air India

·         Bajaj International

·         J M Baxi

·         NYK Logistics and Mega Carriers

·         Hellman Worldwide Logistics

·         Sahil Freight Express Private Limited

·         Sical Logistics

·         Batliboi Impex

·         Agility Logistics

·         Provogue

·         Alfa Laval

·         Velji Dosabhai and Sons

·         Balmer Lawrie

·         Schenker India

·         Daga Global Chemicals

·         IDMC Limited

·         Robinsons Air Services

·         Eagle Global Logistics

·         Wilson Sandhu Logistics

·         Liladhar Passo Forwarders

·         DSV Air and Sea

·         Tulsidas Khimji

Awards received

The company has received the following awards for rendering high quality services:

 

·         Maritime and Logistics Award for excellence in IT-Software at South East CEO Conclave and Awards in 2009.

 

·         Best Stall Award at International Cargo, Logistics and Maritime Conference and Exhibition held in Mumbai from January 29-31, 2009.

 

Ownership Pattern

 

Softlink Logistic Systems Private Limited is a privately-held company.

 

Promoter

 

Amit Maheshwari is the founder, CEO and managing director of the company.

 

Profitability

 

Not disclosed

 

Turn over

 

Not disclosed

 


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