Pacific International Lines (PIL) has partnered with digital solutions provider WaveBL to advance digitalization in the shipping industry. PIL will use WaveBL’s electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) solution to improve security, efficiency, and sustainability in trade documentation processes. By joining the WaveBL Network, PIL aims to enhance connectivity and efficiency across its global operations.
Lionel Chatelet, Chief Commercial Officer of PIL, said, “PIL is pleased to partner with WaveBL to offer an advanced eBL solution to our customers, streamlining transactions, reducing costs, improving productivity, and contributing to carbon footprint reduction for us and our customers. We are leveraging this partnership to upgrade our internal processes to ensure that our customers’ switch to e-BL will result in immediate improvements in managing their documents and shipments.”
WaveBL CEO Noam Rosenfeld expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome PIL to WaveBL’s rapidly growing network as our fifth carrier business partner.
Partnering for digital advancements
PIL’s commitment to sustainability and digital innovation mirrors WaveBL’s mission to revolutionize global trade through secure and efficient digital solutions. Together, we aim to drive connectivity and redefine industry standards.”
This partnership marks a significant milestone for the shipping industry, as another major ocean carrier embraces the digital era. Last year, PIL collaborated with marine energy solutions provider KPI OceanConnect and marine fuel supplier Bunker One to execute a live electronic marine fuel inventory statement for overseas delivery through the Singapore Trade Data Exchange (SGTraDex).
The Singapore-flagged container vessel Kota Rakan, owned by PIL, was bunkered with very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) by Bunker One at the port of Lome in Togo, Africa. The bunker delivery note, sale invoice, and fuel delivery were all submitted and exchanged on the same day via SGTraDex.
