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SWiM GDS has been designed exclusively for the bespoke needs of the Global Container Shipping industry, introducing advanced technology and modern business practices, and innovative digital solutions. SWiM GDS - KEY BENEFITS to Freight Forwarders include: • No Joining, Access or Subscription Fees for Life (offer valid for JD Trans registered Freight Forwarders for a limited time only). • SWiM GDS provides unrivalled certainty with your Cargo Bookings. • No More Non-Shipped or Rolled Cargo Bookings. • We Guarantee the Uplift and Shipping of your Cargo, On Time, Every Time. • We ensure you receive financial compensation in the unlikely event of your cargo ever not being shipped or rolled onto another voyage. • Provides "Over the Horizon" wholesale search and booking capability up to 12 months in advance, with immediate booking confirmation and at a fixed and more simplified pricing. • Provides a Competitive single global distribution platform to facilitate client or tender procurement pricing with accuracy and certainty. • Make your payments instantly in single or multiple currency of choice. • Secure seasonal shipping requirements in advance for heavy usage trade lanes while taking advantage of "Early Bird" pricing and provide certainty to your client whilst maximizing your resale opportunity. • Provides you with 24/7 live digital connectivity, data exchange and alert notifications with all shipping lines instantly. • Provides you access to unparalleled, up to date, accurate and detailed Industry data and metrics. • Improves Forward Planning to meet your client's future shipping forecasts, peaks and troughs. • Provides an enormous opportunity to optimize profits on resale of shipping slots. • Reduces your procurement and administrative overhead, time and cost. • Provides a significant new, predictable and Zero Cost Revenue stream through use of SWiM PAY. SWiM GDS - KEY BENEFITS to Container Shipping Lines include: • No Joining, Access or Subscription Fees for Life (offer valid for JD Trans registered Container Shipping Lines for a limited time only). • Zero cost to Shipping Lines for all container slots sold on SWiM GDS. • SWiM GDS provides unrivalled certainty with Cargo Bookings. • No more “NO SHOW” Bookings – eliminates the risk of “No Show” Cargo Bookings. • We provide you with financial compensation in the event of a "NO SHOW" cargo booking. • We Guarantee your Payments In Full, On Time, Every time. • Receive your Payments Instantly in single or multiple currency of your choice. • Payments can be received into escrow prior to Vessel Loading and released to you automatically on issue of Bill of Lading. • SWiM GDS can Significantly Improves your Business Operating Cash Flows. • Facilitates the elimination of Bad Debts and the risk and cost of recovering same. • Provides 24/7 live digital global connectivity, document exchange and alert notifications with all SWiM GDS Participants. • Provides you a captive and on tap global audience for advertising, sales and marketing promotions. • Gives you access to unparalleled, accurate, up to date and detailed Industry data and metrics. • Can assist in improving Empty Container Fleet Planning and Utilisation. • Assists with Optimum Vessel Capacity Planning and Utilisation. • Facilitates Port Call planning and vessel turnaround times. • Minimises sales overheads, administrative and advertising costs. • Reduces cost of money, debt collection and associated administrative and collection costs. • Provides a significant new and predictable, Zero Cost Revenue Stream through use of SWiM PAY. SWiM PAY At SWiM PAY, we offer a suite of cutting-edge features designed including: • Instant International Money Transfers to Digital Wallets & Bank Accounts • Better FX rates than the banks • Lowest Fees • Send & receive funds to over 190 countries and over 49 currencies • Highest B2B Payment Ceilings • Better Reporting & Documentation for Businesses