BY NED GAGAHE
Solomon Ports will officially launch its new Shipping Schedule App on Monday, marking a major step in the digital transformation of Solomon Islands’ domestic maritime services.
The launch ceremony will be held at the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) Auditorium on June 29 and will introduce what Solomon Ports describes as the first digital platform of its kind in the country.
In an invitation sent to media organisations yesterday, Solomon Ports Senior Media and Communications Officer, Lowen Sei, said the application has been developed to provide passengers, domestic shipping operators and the general public with timely, reliable and easily accessible information on vessel schedules across Solomon Islands.
He said the initiative demonstrates Solomon Ports’ commitment to embracing digital innovation, improving customer service and strengthening connectivity between Honiara and the provinces.
“This is the first application of its kind in the country, developed by Solomon Ports to provide passengers, shipping operators, and the general public with timely, reliable, and accessible domestic shipping schedules,” Mr Sei said.
The official programme will include the launch of the Shipping Schedule App, a live demonstration of its features, and a press conference with technical experts.
Mr Sei said the panel will explain the vision behind the application, how it was developed, how it works and the benefits it is expected to deliver to port users, domestic shipping operators and the wider maritime sector.
“The panel will discuss the vision behind the App, its development, how it works, and the significant benefits it will bring to port users, domestic shipping operators, and the maritime sector,” he said.
He added that the launch represents another milestone in Solomon Ports’ efforts to modernise domestic maritime services through technology.
The new application is expected to make it easier for travellers and shipping stakeholders to access up-to-date domestic vessel schedules, improving travel planning and access to shipping information throughout the country.
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