In the fast-paced world of logistics, where time and efficiency are paramount, Six Overseas – a prominent player in the Portuguese market—recognized the urgent need to overhaul their operations.
With a legacy built on over 30 years of industry expertise, CEO Ricardo Lemos knew that to stay competitive, SixOverseas had to embrace digital transformation.
The challenge was clear: managing and quoting complex freight rates was becoming increasingly time-consuming.
Complexity of Rate Management
Sales teams found themselves overwhelmed by the manual processes required to prepare accurate quotes. This not only slowed down their operations but also hindered their ability to engage effectively with clients.
To address these challenges, Six Overseas embarked on a journey of digitalization.
They conducted a thorough analysis of their processes and explored various solutions that could streamline their operations.
This led them to Cargofive, a SaaS platform that aligned with their vision of automating the quotation process.
Uncovering New Efficiencies with Digital Tools
By implementing Cargofive, Six Overseas experienced immediate benefits.
In just a few weeks, they reduced the time required to generate quotes by 10% to 20%.
This efficiency gain allowed them to focus more on client interactions and less on administrative tasks.
As they continue to expand their use of digital tools, SixOverseas anticipates saving up to 75% of the time previously spent on manual processes.
Beyond improving their internal processes, Six Overseas’ commitment to digitalization has also positioned them as innovators in the logistics industry.
Expanding Horizons with a Vision for the Future
Their ability to move approximately 4,000 TEUs of cargo annually, especially in challenging sectors like food, healthcare, and technology, has been enhanced by their forward-thinking approach.
However, the transformation didn’t stop at operational efficiency. Six Overseas is now leveraging its success to explore broader digitalization projects in collaboration with universities and other companies.
These initiatives aim to push the boundaries of what’s possible in logistics, ensuring that Six Overseas remains at the cutting edge of industry innovation.
Setting the Standard for Innovation in Freight Management
In an era where logistics can be the deciding factor between business success and failure, Six Overseas’ journey illustrates the power of embracing change.
Their strategic adoption of digital tools has not only streamlined their operations but also strengthened their ability to deliver exceptional service to clients, even in the face of industry-wide challenges.
For those looking to follow in their footsteps, Ricardo Lemos offers a piece of wisdom:
