Mainsail 10 Technology Improves TOTE’s Anchorage Terminal Operations
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TOTE Maritime Alaska completed a hosted deployment at the Don Young Port of Alaska in Anchorage of the Mainsail 10 terminal operating system (TOS) made by Tideworks Technology. The shipping company calls it a milestone in a multi-year modernization initiative to unify TOTE’s operations on a next-generation TOS platform.
New System Streamlines Workflow
With the system going live in Anchorage, TOTE has fully transitioned to Tideworks’ marine TOS across all of its Alaska and US mainland terminals, following deployments in Jacksonville, Florida in 2020 and Tacoma, Washington last year.
“We’re proud to bring this project to completion and have every terminal now operating on the new Mainsail system,” says Joey Halverson, vice president of operations at TOTE Maritime Alaska. “This is a big win for our operations and reflects the hard work and dedication of many key partners and team members across the organization. We’re proud to take this step forward in strengthening efficiency, consistency, and reliability throughout our network.”
Mainsail 10 provides a modern, cloud-hosted TOS solution that improves visibility, automates workflows, and streamlines cargo management across terminals. The deployment delivers a unified view of operations, improving efficiency, consistency, and performance across TOTE’s network.
The Tideworks team has collaborated with TOTE throughout the years to configure the system for specialized workflows, particularly in Alaska, and to support new process efficiencies, including expanded and modernized electronic data interchanges. These enhancements ensure the platform aligns with TOTE’s business operations while maintaining continuity, resiliency, and simplified maintenance across terminals.
“TOTE has been a valued Tideworks partner for more than two decades, and this deployment represents our shared commitment to innovation and operational excellence,” says Thomas Rucker, president of Tideworks Technology. “With our hosted Mainsail 10 TOS, TOTE gains a modern, fully supported platform that streamlines technology management, empowering their team to focus on growth and optimizing terminal performance.”
TOTE says the successful transition positions the company to operate with greater agility and responsiveness.
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