CLX Logistics Strengthens Partnership With Kewill and Launches Kewill Forwarding for Freight Forwarding Services

With a Single Integrated Platform, Organization Streamlines Shipment Processes and Enhances Visibility for Customers

CHELMSFORD, MA–(Marketwired – Jul 8, 2015) – Kewill, a leading provider of innovative software for supply chain execution, today announced that long-time TMS partner CLX Logistics has chosen Kewill Forwarding for its Freight Forwarding services. Part of the Kewill MOVE on the Cloud for Logistics Service Providers platform, Kewill Forwarding is an out-of-the box solution that provides complete control over the order-to-cash process for freight movement, ensuring operating processes and compliance regulations are followed, resulting in the ability to better serve customers.

CLX Logistics is a leader in global logistics services. With international operations, servicing one of the most complex and challenging environments — chemicals — the company required one solution that would improve day to day operations and increase visibility, while continuing to offer its customers the expected high level of service required. Kewill Forwarding provides CLX Logistics with unmatched customs and compliance functionality that is critical to the proper shipment of chemical goods. The robust reporting and track and trace capabilities and visibility into the forwarding journey made the solution a natural fit to pair with CLX Logistics’ extensive expertise in managing this complicated ecosystem.

“Kewill Forwarding has enabled us to streamline our processes and eliminate redundant work effort — save time, increase productivity and add customer value,” said Marc Lombardi, International Operations Manager, CLX Logistics. “The Kewill solution allows us to better serve our customers by providing them with increased visibility and reporting functionality. The depth of capabilities offered within the solution will allow us to expand our customer service capability going forward.”

The multimodal freight forwarding solution offers quick and easy access to critical shipment information, providing customers with unmatched visibility of cargo throughout the shipping journey. Kewill Forwarding also improves the management of processes, automating procedures and reducing the amount of time spent on duplicate content entries. By providing a track and trace feature with in-depth reporting, Kewill Forwarding offers a more robust view into the shipment cycle for users increasing control over shipments and greatly limiting unforeseen risks.

“We are thrilled to expand on our relationship with CLX Logistics by providing them with our Kewill Forwarding solution,” said Walter Heil, Vice President, Multimodal Transportation Solutions at Kewill. “The strategic decision to integrate the solution into the service offering helps to further CLX’s position as a leader in global logistics management and supply chain services. We are pleased that CLX Logistics continues to place their trust in Kewill.”

About CLX Logistics LLC
CLX Logistics LLC is a global provider of comprehensive logistics management, technology, and supply chain consulting services to a broad base of industry verticals. The global company, with offices in North America and Europe, is dedicated to solving its customers’ most vital logistics challenges by leveraging a broad range of industry expertise, best-of-breed technology and a personalized, high-touch approach to deliver measurable, sustainable value. For more information, visit www.CLXLogistics.com.

About Kewill
Kewill, a Francisco Partners portfolio company, is a global leader in multimodal transportation management software, providing organisations with a comprehensive end-to-end platform for managing the complexities of transportation, logistics and trade compliance. The Kewill MOVE® platform helps companies reduce costs, manage volatility and gain greater visibility across the logistics value chain. Trade, transport, store, comply, manage and integrate — the Kewill transportation management platform gives you the insight, agility and tools you need to deliver better customer service and streamline global supply chain execution for strategic advantage.

The Kewill platform supports supply chain execution activities for over 7,500 companies in more than 100 countries. To learn more about the company, visit www.kewill.com, follow us on Twitter @Kewill_Ltd or check our LinkedIn page for company updates. www.kewill.com