Shipserver's e-procurement platform on the move
The number of platforms in the maritime business continues to grow. According to Shipserv, an e-procurement platform, marine buyers spent USD 385 million on its platform in January 2019. This is up 30% from last year’s figures, based on a record 115,000 purchase orders issued in the first month of the year 2019.
The company, which celebrates its 20th anniversary since it was founded in 1999, estimates a total annualised trade at over USD 4 billion for the current year.
Shipserv now counts over 260 shipowners and managers, representing 10,000 vessels, as its customers. The increase from last year is due to the acquisition of 13 new customers, including CPO Containerschiffreederei, Latsco Shipping (formerly CMM), Golar LNG, BOA Management and Patriot Contract Services, all signing on in 2018. (kd)