13th June 2016*: Impala Terminals, the global terminals operator that provides port, warehousing and multi-modal logistics services for the movement of essential commodities, has chosen to implement an electronic warehouse documentation solution starting with its new state-of-the-art metals concentrate terminal in Huelva, Spain to further strengthen and streamline financial and operational controls.

essDOCS, the leading enabler of paperless trade, has created a bespoke electronic Holding Certificate which enables Impala Terminals Huelva to issue an electronic document confirming to customers or financing banks that concentrate is being stored at the Terminal. The essDOCS solution will replace the paper-based system currently in place at the facility, digitizing and automating manual processes to create significant efficiencies for Impala’s Huelva terminal.

“This is part of an initiative to streamline processes and reduce risk while improving working practices, compliance and visibility,” said Nicolas Konialidis, CEO, Impala Terminals. “We are introducing this new service for our Huelva terminal with the intention to roll the system out across our operations in South America and beyond.”

Alexander Goulandris, CEO, essDOCS, said: “We are delighted to be working with Impala Terminals. The new system will provide Impala and its customers with a significantly faster and efficient service.” 

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About Impala Terminals

Impala Terminals is a multimodal logistics provider focused on export-driven economies. It owns and operates a network of ports, port terminals and warehouses which, combined with its transport assets, provide end-to-end logistics solutions for dry and liquid bulk cargoes, general cargo and containers. Impala Terminals is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry. Impala Terminals employs over 2,000 members of staff, owns and operates over 25 facilities across 18 countries around the world, and has USD2.6 billion of assets under management. Visit: www.impalaterminals.com

About essDOCS

essDOCS is the world's leading enabler of paperless trade, providing customer-led solutions that automate and accelerate trade operations & finance. essDOCS’ flagship solution – CargoDocs – delivers significant value to the entire supply chain: enabling users to streamline processes, reduce working capital needs and risk, while improving collaboration, compliance and visibility across organisations. Over 3,700 companies, ranging from 12% of the Fortune Global 500 to innovative SMEs, use essDOCS solutions across 73 countries in the energy, agriculture, chemicals and metals & minerals markets.