ID-100314158Wednesday, 13 April, 2016 – Manila: Logistics software leader, Softlink Global has teamed up with PortCalls Asia to conduct a research survey of logistics industry in Philippines. The ‘Softlink – PortCalls IT Adoption Index 2016’ is targeted to evaluate the adoption of information technology and its effectiveness for the logistics service providers in Philippines. This survey will be launched on Monday, 18th April, 2016 and will remain open only for two weeks.

Ms. Liza Almonte, Publisher of PortCalls Asia, said: “The impact of information technology on logistics is huge. This survey will reveal how people in the industry are using technology and what are their views, challenges and apprehensions in adopting technology.”

Mr. Amit Maheshwari, CEO – Softlink Global added, “Information Technology has become an essential part of the logistics industry today. We are expecting this survey to bring in valuable insights about challenges faced by logistics companies in the Philippines. We conduct similar surveys in other regions and have seen unexpected results. The results here too may reveal some surprising facts about the overall industry.”

The Softlink – PortCalls IT Adoption Index 2016 is an online survey, and by invitation only. Participants of the survey will receive the link via email. Ten lucky participants will receive surprise gifts.

If you haven’t received an invite, please write to survey@softlinkglobal.com.

About Softlink Global

Softlink Global is a leading software provider for the Freight Forwarding, Logistics and Supply Chain Industry across the world. Softlink has been simplifying the operations of logistics companies for 20 years and today it serves more than 90,000 satisfied users in over 3,500 global logistics companies across 50 countries through its branches & partner network. Softlink’s unmatched domain expertise and experience in international logistics and trade services, combined with strong technological know-how goes towards creating truly winning software solutions.

For more information, visit www.softlinkglobal.com

About PortCalls

PortCalls is a news and data provider for the cargo transportation and logistics industries. Apart from its print and online publications, PortCalls publishes the annual Philippine Cargo Transport Directory, a comprehensive listing of cargo service providers operating in the Philippines. PortCalls also organizes in-house, as well as for industry partners, seminars and conferences that keep stakeholders up to date on cargo and logistics industry developments.

For more information, visit www.portcalls.com

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