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iSpec creator Remy InfoSource and Trent Port Services have signed a partnership agreement to offer port operators a turnkey procurement solution that reduces costs and frees up in-house resources for core operations

Two global leaders in maritime procurement and project management have joined forces to offer port and terminal operators a turnkey solution – iSpec Plus – which cuts procurement costs, overheads and increases staff productivity.

Lifecycle contract management specialist and iSpec creator Remy InfoSource is now partnering with Trent Port Services, an international port services and solutions company, to offer port companies a combined service solution which enables them to easily establish and oversee a single capital expenditure (Capex) budget for all equipment procurement, third party factory inspections and project management requirements.

“By outsourcing complex equipment projects to our new partnership, large and small port companies can reduce the in-house time, costs and resources usually allocated to manage a complex expansion project from idea to completion,” said Pieter Boshoff, CEO of Remy InfoSource.

When a port procures, for example, a Ship-to-Shore crane, it usually allocates a percentage of that Capex to Third Party Inspections (TPI), design review meetings and periodic project manager visits to the crane factory. In addition, overhead costs not included in Capex numbers usually include maintenance and refurbishment of systems used for project management, corporate headcounts for managing strategic projects, and office overheads to support a larger corporate team.

“All of this adds significant extra costs – often hidden – onto most port expansion or upgrade projects, taking the delivered price beyond the original budget,” said Boshoff.

“Under this new business model we are offering with Trent Port Services, we can take on all your turn-key equipment procurement, taking away these additional costs and distractions for a small percentage of the overall Capex budget, enabling customers to outsource projects, reduce management costs and free up in-house resources for core operations.”

The turnkey product offered by Remy InfoSource and Trent Port Services combines the deployment of iSpec, Remy InfoSource’s innovative web and mobile-based software procurement solution for buyers of capital-intensive equipment, with the renowned port project management expertise of Trent Port Services.

“This solution enables port operators and their employees to focus on what they do best – managing ports, operations and their customers,” said Jon Arnup, Founder & CEO of Trent Port Services. “We take on the entire project using a single Capex budget approach. This cuts down management AND procurement costs with payment milestones aligned to the deliverables of each individual project”.

When a port is not buying equipment, it therefore has zero overheads and costs. In other words, you only pay when you need something. This reduces corporate costs on labour, systems maintenance, corporate server farms and other overheads.

“For larger port operators, this tangibly improves project visibility and collaboration between corporate, regions and individual terminals, while reducing costs. For smaller ports, the overhead and manpower savings are substantial.”

Remy InfoSource and Trent Port Services are longstanding collaborators, not least because Trent Port Services is one of iSpec’s foremost customers. Complex port expansion or upgrade projects can take many years to plan and complete, and cost overruns, delays and implementation failures are common. Most project management systems aim to support this process. However, unlike iSpec, they focus on the vendor/provider instead of the buying organisation.

iSpec’s web and mobile-based software has continuously been developed over the past 15 years specifically for buyers of capital-intensive outsourced projects. The software provides a unified platform for tender management with dedicated accounts for all relevant parties including all contract terms as well as technical specifications. After awarding the contract to one or multiple vendors, a seamless transition to the implementation phase prevents vendors renegotiating or claiming to not have been aware of detail requirements.

“At Trent, we have been using iSpec for the last 15 years to supplement our own project management and procurement projects,” said Arnup.

“As ports and port operators start to see past the fact that their strategic equipment is in fact similar or the same as their competitors, the need to do things differently, smarter, cheaper and more collaboratively will become ever more apparent. By combining our expertise and deploying iSpec, we believe our turnkey offering can offer great value to port companies both large and small.”

About iSpec

iSpec is the world’s leading web and mobile-based software procurement solution for buyers of capital intensive outsourced projects such as ports. It has already processed over $10 billion in tendering volumes for Remy InfoSource clients.

iSpec provides a unified platform for tender management with dedicated accounts for all relevant parties including all contract terms as well as technical specifications. It was developed by Remy InfoSource specifically to manage the procurement of complex outsourced projects such as the acquisition by port and terminal operators of Quay Cranes and RTGs.

After awarding the contract to one or multiple vendors, a seamless transition to the implementation phase prevents vendors renegotiating or claiming to not have been aware of detail requirements. iSpec’s iNspect mobile inspection app supports ongoing delivery and ensures specification compliance, dramatically increasing chances of successful end-to-end project delivery. iSpec is also continuously updated based on the global needs of customers.

iSpec is continuously updated based on the global needs of clients. One leading client is DP World, one of the world’s foremost terminal and logistics operators which has been a user of  iSpec since 2006.

About Remy InfoSource

Remy InfoSource specializes in providing cutting edge technology for complex environments with a special focus on procurement and document management systems. To ensure it designs the best possible software for the real world, Remy InfoSource leverages a broad group of industry experts and advisors via its advisory board. Members ensure the company continuously develops the right software to enable clients to stay one step ahead of the competition.

For further information contact:

Pieter Boshoff
CEO
Remy InfoSource Pte Ltd
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