Maritech TMS: Strong growth and new customers in cloud

Over the past year, several of Norway’s leading logistics players have taken the step over to Maritech TMS Cloud – and the demand continues. Here’s an update on what’s happening.

The logistics industry is changing, and more and more people are choosing cloud-based solutions to digitize operations and streamline workflows. Maritech TMS is experiencing great demand, and new implementation projects are well underway.

New customers live – and more on the way

Among the latest to go live are Kaasa Transport and Transferd, both converting customers from Timpex. Anita Kaasa, chairman and co-owner of Kaasa Transport, highlights both the solution and the implementation process:

“The program is clear and intuitive, and we have gotten off to a great start after a short time in the new solution.”

We congratulate both on the start-up and look forward to the journey ahead.

At the same time, several major players are either already in the cloud or on their way in – among them Tyrholm & Farstad, Bring Intermodal and ASCO. These are companies with different needs and complex operations, but with one common goal: to modernize and streamline everyday logistics.

ASCO was convinced early on:

“The first time we were presented with Maritech TMS, we quickly realized that we wanted to be part of this development project.”

Bring Intermodal highlights the modern approach to cloud technology:

“Part of Maritech’s TMS Cloud is recognizable from Timpex, but Maritech has started from scratch and built the system completely over in the cloud. We believe this is the right way to think digitally.”

Tyrholm & Farstad points to the value of increased control and more efficient processes:

“Maritech TMS Cloud ticks a lot of the boxes we had when choosing a new system.”

Building for the future – close to customers

André Lillebakk, director of product management at Maritech, is clear about what is driving the development forward:

“It’s inspiring to see so many logistics players investing in modern cloud technology with us. We continue to develop Maritech TMS closely with our customers, with a focus on user-friendliness, flexibility and smarter logistics practices.”

Customer Days 2026

– It’s a Wrap!

Sunny skies, great conversations, and valuable insights set the stage as we once again brought together customers from the seafood and logistics industries for Maritech Customer Days in Ålesund.

On June 3–4, we had the pleasure of welcoming customers and partners from across the industry to Pir in Ålesund. Over two inspiring days, participants gained insights into Maritech’s strategy and product development, explored future opportunities within seafood and logistics, and heard exciting perspectives on technology and artificial intelligence. At the same time, the event provided plenty of opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and building new connections across companies and sectors.

In addition to presentations from Team Maritech, attendees heard from both customers and guest speakers who shared experiences, challenges, and success stories from their own organizations. Highlights included a customer case from SalMar and an inspiring keynote by technology entrepreneur Bente Sollid, who shared her perspectives on digital transformation and the impact of AI on businesses today and in the future.

But Customer Days is about more than professional development. Between sessions and after the conference program, participants had the opportunity to connect through a range of social activities, including a sauna experience, a group run, and a guided city walk through Ålesund.

The day concluded with dinner and live entertainment – creating the perfect setting for meaningful conversations, new connections, and stronger relationships.

We’ve put together a short highlight video from Customer Days 2026, which you can watch below. You’ll also find a gallery of photos from the event at the bottom of the page.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make these two days so memorable. We’re already looking forward to seeing you again next year!

Strengthening our Customer Success team

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As Maritech continues to grow across both the seafood and logistics industries, we are further strengthening our commitment to customer success.

With an expanding portfolio of companies and customers, we are investing even more in our Customer Success Management (CSM) team to ensure our customers receive the support, guidance, and partnership they need to get the most value from our software solutions.

Our goal is simple: to stay close to our customers, understand their needs, and help them succeed every step of the way.

Meet the Team

Lars Tore Lien

Lars Tore joined the Customer Success team in September after serving as Service Manager within logistics at Maritech. With extensive hands-on experience from the logistics industry and deep knowledge of our customer base, he now works closely with both logistics and seafood customers to support their ongoing success.

Per Agnar Heggheim

Per Agnar became part of the team on February 1st. Having spent many years working as a consultant within support at Maritech, he brings valuable insight into customer needs and processes. His experience and customer-focused approach have already made a strong impact on the team.

Daniel Bøe

Daniel joined Maritech in January as a new member of the Customer Success team. Prior to joining Maritech, he worked as a Customer Success Manager at HP, bringing solid expertise from technology-driven and B2B environments.

Tone Mykløy Helseth

Tone is also an important part of the team. With many years of experience from commercial roles within Maritech, she is well known across our customer base and contributes valuable industry knowledge and customer insight.

We are excited to continue strengthening our Customer Success organization as we grow together with our customers and partners.

At Maritech, customer success is about more than support — it is about building long-term relationships, creating value, and helping our customers thrive in an ever-evolving industry.

Bring Intermodal

Customer Case- Maritech TMS

To streamline operations and enhance the digital customer experience, Bring Intermodal has chosen Maritech TMS Cloud as its new transportation management system.

Over time, the company has worked closely with Maritech to develop solutions for complex challenges, providing greater visibility, improved workflows, and more seamless collaboration across systems and countries.

Espen Bolghaug, Head of Operational and Digital Development at Bring Intermodal and responsible for the system implementation, describes the project as both rewarding and demanding:

“Replacing a core operational system is a major and complex undertaking. The project has been running for several years, from the initial mapping phase to the signing of the contract with Maritech. We thoroughly evaluated both Norwegian and international system providers, supported by an internal project team led by Project Manager Viktor Scherman.”

Bring Intermodal was already familiar with Maritech through its use of Timpex TMS. When introduced to Maritech’s new cloud-based TMS platform, the company became convinced it was the right choice.

“Some parts of Maritech TMS Cloud are recognizable from Timpex, but unlike many others, Maritech started from scratch and rebuilt the system entirely in the cloud. We believe this is the right way to approach digital transformation, and we have great confidence in Maritech’s journey. From day one, we have had excellent chemistry with the Maritech team, and we strongly identify with the vision and mindset led by Petter Braute. That has been an important factor for us.”

Complexity and Collaboration in Practice

The project includes the implementation of Maritech TMS with extended functionality for container logistics and multi-company operations across national borders. The delivery also includes several integrations, including real-time GPS tracking. It is a highly complex project requiring both customization and development, with significant demands associated with working alongside a large organization such as Posten Bring.

Oddvar Talset, VP Logistics at Maritech, explains:

“Bring Intermodal challenges us in every area—technically, functionally, and organizationally. We see the customer as a modern, competent, and forward-thinking organization with a strong focus on delivering future-ready solutions. It has been a very positive process where both Maritech and Bring have leveraged the breadth of our expertise and resources to develop strong solutions together. Working so closely with a large and complex organization over such a long period is demanding, rewarding, and incredibly valuable.”

He continues:

“We view Bring Intermodal as a modern and ambitious company that wants to stay ahead of the curve. Together, we are creating solutions that make it easier to work smarter—and greener—every day.”

Investing in the Future with a Focus on Efficiency and Customer Experience

With the contract now signed, both parties are ready to move into the next phase of the project.

“We have invested significant time in defining exactly what should be included in the system. This has given us a solid foundation for implementation, and I feel confident that we have made the right choice,” says Bolghaug.

“The main reasons for investing in a new transportation management system are to become more efficient for our customers and to deliver a better digital customer experience that is prepared for the future. Together with a reliable and well-known partner like Maritech, we are now positioned to achieve these goals.”

About Bring Intermodal

Bring Intermodal is part of the Posten Bring Group and is a leading provider of intermodal transport—a freight method that combines multiple modes of transportation such as rail, road, sea, and air without reloading the cargo during transit. The company primarily handles full-load shipments, maximizing transport capacity utilization. Bring Intermodal serves some of the group’s largest customers and operates mainly in Norway, Sweden, and Germany. Through intermodal and full-load transportation, the company aims to provide efficient and environmentally friendly freight handling while continuing to drive the development of smarter, greener, and more digital logistics solutions.

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Queuing up for Maritech TMS

Tell me more!

One year after the launch, many customers are eager to get started with cloud based transport management with us.

– The pilot projects have been successful, and the first customers have now implemented the system in their daily operations,” says Ove Gjelstenli, Business Development Manager.

– Nordvest Transport was the first to go live, and they have been operational for several months now. In early September, we also launched GeSi Shipping, which is part of the SR Group. Feedback from both companies is that they are very satisfied and have already experienced a simpler and more efficient workday. Some of the benefits they specifically mention include the real-time map solution, proactive features, smart material planning, and the system’s accessibility anytime, anywhere.

We’re ready to take you to the cloud!

Now that the pilot phase is complete, we are beginning the process of transitioning all our customers to the cloud. “Many of them are very proactive and are already well underway with conducting pilot projects with us. We have a strong team ready to assist existing customers in moving to the new platform and to implement entirely new customers who have patiently waited over the past year.”

– It is evident that many in the industry are aware of the benefits they can achieve by digitizing work processes, both in terms of simplification and margins. In the new TMS, it has become much easier to optimize both financial management and trip planning, with full visibility into aspects such as margins and assignments. You can also seamlessly connect with your customers through the customer portal and communicate efficiently with your suppliers – directly from the system via EDI. Environmental reporting is another good example, where you can obtain automatic documentation and analysis of emissions, filling levels, and route choices. For many businesses, a significant amount of time can be saved compared to doing this manually.

– There is also significant interest in Firmadok, with whom we partnered in May of this year. We are now in the process of testing the new integration, and we can already see that the combination of Firmadok and Maritech TMS is going to be extremely valuable for many transportation companies – especially when used together with Maritech Analytics. Data from all vehicles flows directly into the system, allowing you to have real-time control and automatic documentation of driving and rest times, maintenance, and more. Time tracking and driver wage calculations are automatically updated, verified, and sent directly to the payroll system.

See us at Transport og Logistikk 2023!

Now we are truly looking forward to showcasing all of this at the Transport og Logistikk trade fair. We will have a team of experts on hand to demonstrate both Maritech TMS, Maritech Analytics, and Firmadok. Stian Skjelbred, the founder of Firmadok, will also be joining us this time.

So, come and say hi to us at booth C01-09, and feel free to ask any questions!

Norwegian Customer Days 2023

It’s a wrap!

At Maritech, we believe in building strong relationships with our valued customers, and what better way to do that than by organizing our Norwegian Customer Days?

From May 31st to June 1st, we had the pleasure of hosting 86 of our customers from 51 different companies in the beautiful (and rainy) city Ålesund. This was the first time that we gathered our seafood and logistics customers in the same event. Clearly a good choice, judging from the feedback we have got after the event, and from the fact that it was fully booked three weeks in advance. These two days were filled with enriching experiences, engaging discussions, and the opportunity to forge new and stronger connections. 

In addition to presentations from Team Maritech, the event featured notable guest speakers who shared their valuable insights. Tom-Eirik Thorgersen from Grieg Seafood talked about starting a company from scratch and being Maritech Cloud’s first major customer. Marianne Jakobsen from Nordvest Transport shared her experiences as our first TMS pilot, in conversation with our project team.

Magnus Fagertun from Brødrene Karlsen shed light on the digitization of the whitefish value chain. Petra Ruiter from Kingfish talked about their history and the decision-making process behind choosing Maritech as their ERP provider. Stian Skjelbred from Firmadok elaborated on our new strategic logistics partnership, and Øyvind Hafsøe from the Customs Authority shared insights on digital customs clearance and new customs regulations. 

In the evening, we embarked on a boat trip through the stunning Sunnmøre fjords, culminating in Trandal, where we were treated to a delightful barbecue and enjoyed the musical talents of local artist Live Hanken. 

We made a little film you can watch here

From everyone in Maritech: Thank you, thank you, thank you to all our amazing customers that made these two days so memorable!

Watch the Norwegian Customer Days 2023 program here

FDA’s New Traceability Rules for Seafood

A checklist and lessons from Norway

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The US seafood industry is facing new challenges as the FDA traceability regulations are set to become official on November 7th.

The new, strict regulations from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) include all food commodities identified on the FDA’s Food Traceability list (FTL), such as finfish (catfish excluded), crustaceans, mollusks, and bivalves, with additional records required for fish obtained from a Fishing Vessel. The traceability record-keeping requirements will affect almost all seafood producers who do business in or with America. With aggressive deadlines, few exceptions, and no phase-in, the proposed rule will make compliance using paper-based or out of date electronic systems nearly impossible. 

Aligning with existing regulations

Seafood products included in the FTL are also subject to the Seafood Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP), and the Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP), among others. Sorting out how all these rules align and how they can be incorporated into your existing data management systems can be confusing. Especially for small producers, the burden can seem onerous and expensive. Although not mandated, it seems clear that the ability to provide a spreadsheet record to the FDA within 24 hours could only be accomplished if a company is capturing digital records.

“I talk to producers every day who have already put considerable investment into data compliance and who fear, especially in this inflationary and difficult economic climate, the enormous cost of reviewing and complying with the new rules. It’s going to be difficult for a lot of seafood companies, particularly small-to-midsize harvesters and distributors,” says Kristjan Kristjansson, Sales Manager, Maritech North America.

“Keeping track of everything is painful right now and it’s going to get more painful. There are some companies that aren’t going to be able to make that transition easily without an affordable software partner. If the FDA triggers an audit, without a system in place that can produce the necessary records within hours, it could mean fines, lawsuits, or even being shut down.”

Kristjan Kristjansson,Maritech North America

Norway – the gold standard for seafood traceability

Similar rules have been in place in Norway for many years, and the country has become the gold standard for traceability record keeping. As Maritech has been a trusted partner in seafood technology for more than 40 years, ensuring compliance according to Norway’s even stricter traceability requirements, our systems have been stress tested by some of the largest and most complex seafood companies in the world, whose global trade must meet all standards and regulations. In transitioning our advanced software tools to the cloud, we also make our expertise and best practices available to even the smallest of seafood producers in a simple and cost-effective way.

“For firms to comply with the new rules, especially small to mid-sized producers, partnering with a software company who fully understands the best way to implement traceability systems in an efficient and cost-effective manner is now more important than ever. With Maritech Cloud, you get sophisticated cloud-based tools tailored for the seafood value chain, with built-in compliance and proven best-practice methodology,” Kristjansson continues.

“Landing Note information, which records the catch area, fishing trip dates, origin lots, and more has been in place for many years in Norway and has been an integral part of Maritech software systems from the very beginning. In our latest pilot project, we have moved this functionality into our native cloud solution, Maritech Purchase & Sales, with planned release functionality developed specifically for the North American market. This means that even very small producers can comply easily and affordably with an implementation that takes weeks, and not months and years.”

New FDA Rules – Checklist

Food Traceability List – Companies that originate, transform or create food on the FTL must assign a new traceability lot code. All key data elements must be linked to the traceability lot code to ensure traceability within the firm and across the supply chain.
Seafood Obtained from a Fishing Vessel – First Receivers of seafood obtained from a fishing vessel must create/maintain a traceability lot code and have a mechanism for linking the code to the Harvest date range and locations (National Marine Fisheries Service Ocean Geographic Code or geographical coordinates) for the trip during which the seafood was caught.
Key Data Elements – The FDA’s proposed system follows critical tracking events (CTEs) in the supply chain and stipulates capture of key data elements (KDEs) along the way.
Data Flow – Firms that ship foods on the FTL would be required to send product origin information, including the traceability lot code, to the receiving firm.
Record Keeping Requirements – Under the new mandatory record-keeping procedures, supply chain partners will have to maintain the data in their systems for two years and provide it to the FDA in a sortable, electronic spreadsheet within 24 hours in the event of an outbreak.

Maximize your profitability

Maritech’s latest solution is a native cloud application that streamlines seafood procurement and sales from any device, anywhere.

For more than 40 years, Maritech has delivered software supporting the purchase and sales of Norwegian seafood. At this year’s Aqua Nor in Trondheim we launched DGS Purchase and Sales. The solution allows you to automate and control the purchase and sales process with efficient box-level tracking.

Best practice processes

Purchase and Sales simplifies complex seafood processes and enables you to maximize your profitability. You can fully control your inventory, what you have to sell, margins and your customers and vendors.

Full traceability

The solution gives you full and verifiable traceability from origin to customer, to comply with requirements from customer, government and certifications bodies.

Automation

Maritech automates your processes for importing data to support traceability and control, invoicing, document and data flow for more effective handling and remove manual errors.

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Our biggest launch in the last 20 years

We are attending Aqua Nor in Trondheim and will unveil new and innovative products.

Aqua Nor is the world’s largest fair for aquaculture technology. Maritech is present throughout the entire fair from August 20th-23rd. Meet us at booth D-349.

Big launch

Maritech invites you to learn about our biggest launch in the last 20 years. We will unveil our new purchase and sales solution, handling full seafood traceability.

Join us as we show you how DigitalSeafood is your path towards a smarter factory. Our Analytics team will demonstrate how our products give you complete operational insight.

Join us at Aqua Nor conference tent Wednesday 21st of August at 11:00 AM.

4K for Ocean

At Maritech, we are dedicated to do good for the ocean. And the planet. Therefore, we are organizing a race to raise money for a good cause.

The 4K for Ocean by Maritech is a 4 km run and walk event in conjunction with the Aqua Nor exhibition in Trondheim.

The event offers exhibition attendees and others a fun and healthy alternative to traditional networking while raising money for an organization who works toward a cleaner and more sustainable coastline and ocean.

For each participant who finishes the race, we will donate 200 NOK to In the same boat.

Join the 4k for Ocean-race at Wednesday 21st. Sign up for the race here.

Maritech TMS: Strong growth and new customers in cloud

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Customer Days 2026

– It’s a Wrap!

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