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SynchroNet Marine Launches Metropolitan Initiative
Leading Maritime Technology Service Provider Launches Initiative To Reduce Congestion And Maximize Asset Efficiencies In The Oakland Metropolitan Area
San Ramon, CA – SynchroNet Marine Inc., the premier container interchange, today announced the launch of phase one of the
SynchroMet™ service. Supported by the Port of Oakland and endorsed by members of the California trucking community, SynchroMet reduces road
and gate congestion at local marine and rail terminal facilities by giving visibility to equipment and providing opportunities for collaboration.
SynchroMet also reduces empty truck miles and positively reduces diesel emissions effecting the local environment.
SynchroMet links users to their own highly secure and proprietary segment of an ASP platform, where they can review and select opportunities for
mutually beneficial street-turns. Inbound containers can be posted as empty street-turn opportunities and matched in real-time with
off-dock equipment needs to cover export bookings. SynchroMet allows users to track street-turned containers by individual unit number
and provide confirmation of a street-turn event to terminal operators and steamship lines. In addition SynchroMet provides truckers with
a one-stop-shop for information on port and terminal operations, customer service and contact information with links to steamship line
and leasing company web sites.
"SynchroNet Marine is committed to providing the transportation industry with valuable tools for reducing operational costs and increasing
revenue, " said Reidar Brekke, president and COO of SynchroNet Marine Inc. "SynchroMet offers trucking companies a service that will
significantly reduce waiting times at terminal gates and increase the number of street-turns performed."
"The Port of Oakland is committed to assist in the development of innovative tools that will improve efficiencies for the port community,"
said Tay Yoshitani, executive director of the Port of Oakland. "SynchroMet will provide trucking companies and shipping lines with a
real-time communication tool and technology platform that can help to reduce road congestion in the port and surrounding Bay community."
The SynchroMet™ service is accessed through the Internet at
www.synchromet.com. Development of the SynchroMet™ service will continue
with the assistance of local stakeholders and provide additional benefits to the Oakland port community. Phase II will enable shipping
lines to further reduce costs and interchange equipment at local inland points for repositioning to international demand locations.
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