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Octopi by Navis Unveils Expanded General Cargo Functionality

New features and updates will be on display at TOC Americas in Cartagena

Oakland, CA and Cartagena, COL — October 29, 2019 — Octopi, part of Navis, and Cargotec Corporation, a provider of operational technologies and services that unlock greater performance and efficiency for the world's leading organizations across the shipping supply chain, today announced a set of new features and updates for general and mixed cargo terminal operators. Currently available on the Octopi TOS, some of the new features include expanded stripping and stuffing functionality, tallying capabilities, overland cargo tracking and new general cargo-focused key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Octopi Dashboard. The Octopi TOS will be available for demonstration at TOC Americas in Cartagena on October 29-31.

Built using direct input from current general and mixed cargo operators, the expanded general cargo capabilities are part of a broader effort to extend the benefits of Octopi's world-class container shipping functionality to terminals managing other types of cargo.


"General cargo terminals are a key component of our current and future customer base and, with their feedback in hand, we are excited to expand our functionality to better address their business needs," said Martin Bardi, VP of Global Sales at Octopi. "This new feature set is a welcome addition to the Octopi platform and builds upon our already-robust container shipping terminal capabilities."

Octopi by Navis will also present the new features on an upcoming webinar, titled Understanding General Cargo: Challenges and Opportunities, which will take place on November 12, 2019 at 11:00 EST. It will explore the unique challenges faced by terminals that handle general cargo as well as the practices and tools best suited to successfully meet those challenges and optimize terminal operations.

Launched in 2015, Octopi is a modern and lightweight cloud-based TOS designed for small- and medium-sized container, general and mixed cargo terminals—replacing pen & paper, Excel and older TOS systems. Octopi delivers a cost-effective and easy-to-use TOS solution with core planning and execution capabilities including EDI exchange, gate processing, general cargo capabilities, yard management, vessel planning and critical reporting and invoicing functions. Additionally, the solution offers built-in business intelligence dashboards as well as general cargo capabilities.

The TOS is currently in use at 13 sites in seven countries and has seen significant interest following its acquisition by Navis in March 2019, including recent partnerships with Tropical Shipping, Worldwide Terminals Fernandina and Port International du Cap Haitien.

To learn more visit www.navis.com or www.octopi.co.

About Octopi by Navis

Octopi by Navis is the leading developer of cloud-based software solutions for small-to-medium terminal operators. Octopi by Navis helps a wide variety of terminals manage their operations, track their cargo, and communicate electronically and in real-time with their commercial partners. Octopi by Navis provides smaller terminal operators the agility and adaptability required to modernize and efficiently run their operational ecosystem. www.octopi.co


About Navis, LLC

Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation, is a provider of operational technologies and services that unlock greater performance and efficiency for the world's leading terminal operators and ocean carriers. Navis combines industry best practices with innovative technology and world-class services to enable our customers to maximize performance and reduce risk. Whether tracking cargo through a port, automating equipment operations, or managing multiple terminals through an integrated, centralized solution, Navis provides a holistic approach to operational optimization, providing customers with improved visibility, velocity and measurable business results. www.navis.com

About Cargotec Corporation

Cargotec (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) enables smarter cargo flow for a better everyday with its leading cargo handling solutions and services. Cargotec's business areas Kalmar, Hiab and MacGregor are pioneers in their fields. Through their unique position in ports, at sea and on roads, they optimize global cargo flows and create sustainable customer value. Cargotec's sales in 2018 totaled approximately EUR 3.3 billion and it employs around 13,000 people. www.cargotec.com

More Info: https://www.octopi.co

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