ForestWave to use Seaber software to optimise operations

ForestWave aims to automate processes and increase operational efficiency. The multipurpose shipping company manages 35 vessels in the 5,000 to 12,500-dwt range. 

Seaber believes its software can help both shipowners and cargo owners, allowing them to maximise efficiencies in planning and scheduling. ForestWave can use the Seaber service to maximise fleet TCE by supercharging chartering and scheduling functions. 

In addition to single cargo voyages, Seaber supports multi-parcel and multi-port voyages, where unnecessary ballast voyages and low utilisation rates are common.

The company said its technology is based on a modern technology stack and “integrates seamlessly with existing software solutions” such as ERPs and voyage management systems.

“Here at ForestWave, our aim is to maximise the utilisation of our vessels,” said ForestWave managing director Fred Diepeveen. 

“There is such a wide range of possibilities when it comes to planning your contract cargoes, while considering potential market cargoes and positioning your fleet optimally. Emerging emissions regulations will make this process even more complex. Seaber’s software provides a visual user interface that automatically calculates relevant KPIs with just a drag-and-drop move. This helps users when they quickly need to make decisions and compare multiple scenarios.” 

Back in February, ForestWave acquired its competitor Symphony Shipping and its fleet of eight vessels.

Welcoming the addition of ForestWave to Seaber’s growing customer base, Seaber co-founder and chief executive Sebastian Sjöberg said “One of ForestWave’s objectives is to use innovative technology to reduce costs and emissions. Seaber shares this goal by providing the industry with a solution that improves the utilisation of vessels, subsequently reducing costs and emissions.”

Other Seaber customers include fuel producer Neste and chemical tanker operator Ultratank.