OpenSeas: We opened the seas...
FORTHcrs carried out and currently operates SeaConnectTM, the first integrated distribution system for electronic bookings on account of ferry transportation. SeaConnectTM accomplished the following benefits:
- Reservations distribution for the Hellenic Coastal Shipping as a whole, as well as the Adriatic Sea Lines (ANEK, Blue Star Ferries, DANE, GA Ferries, DANE, HFD, Minoan, NEL, Superfast and many other seafaring companies of Greece).
- Co-operation with 1100 agencies within Greece and Europe with on-going support on a daily basis. The network of agencies in Europe is under a significant expansion.
- Advanced network system based on a powerful, advanced and reliable system platform. Through OpenSeasTM ( agent interface), agencies have access to smooth operation, speedy response and client service (ticket/voucher printing in 3 seconds on thermal printer).
During1-1-2002 and September 2002,SeaConnect distributed over 8.000,000 bookings and over 40.000,000 transactions. FORTHcrs undertakes the distribution of the common printed ticket towards the co-operating agencies, the technical support and maintenance of the necessary equipment and applications used by the agencies.
OpenSeas: We inaugurated the open seas...
Benefits concerning Agents:
Within a single application, a single form and only one printer, every professional can co-operate with ALL the ferry companies.
- User-Friendly Environment
- Fast Customer Service - Printing in 3 seconds
- Full Technical Support, Help-Desk
- Distribution of Forms to the agency
- Thermal Printing on a Unified Form
- Statistics and Reports
- Combined solutions with air GDS
- Commercial Policy of Benefits
- Automatic Updates
- Electronic Messages from FORTHcrs and Ferry Companies
Benefits concerning Ferry companies:
- Network of over 1200 Co-operative Agencies Throughout Greece
- Developing Network of Partners Abroad as well.
- Booking Distribution through the advanced SeaConnectTM system
- Statistics and Reports
- Combination of routes with terrestrial transportation and hotel accommodation
