Tampa Bay Terminal First in Americas to Go Live with Tideworks Technology's New Break-Bulk System Suite; New Terminal Operations Solution Increases Competitive Advantage.

SEATTLE -- Tideworks Technology(R) Inc., the leading provider of full-service terminal management and planning software solutions, today announced the successful deployment of its Wise Product Suite at SSA GULF Tampa Terminal (formerly Tampa Bay International Terminal) in west central Florida. Within Tideworks' product offering, the suite represents a new product line for multi-purpose terminal management. This is the first deployment of the product line in the Americas, however, the Wise products are currently used in facilities throughout northern Europe.

"We process more than 500,000 tons of wide-ranging cargo annually, so it was absolutely critical that we make the right technology choice for terminal management," said Richard Grenville, port manager, Tampa, SSA Marine. "We're extremely pleased to report that the Tideworks' product delivers a complete, high-quality solution for managing our conventional cargo and warehousing activities."

Products in the suite used by Tampa include WiseTerm, for managing multi-purpose cargo terminals, WiseCare, for warehousing and inventory control, WiseStuff for container vanning and devanning, and WiseTalk, an advanced tool for communicating with customers and third parties. The Wise Product Suite offers a comprehensive system that can run on a variety of platforms, from Unix to Windows. The suite provides user-friendly solutions for all aspects of cargo management, including advanced billing functionality.

The terminal is operated for the Tampa Port Authority by SSA GULF Inc., a division of SSA Marine. SSA GULF Inc. handles a wide range of cargoes in the port, including containers, general cargo and automobiles. The Port of Tampa is west central Florida's largest economic engine, home to 50 million tons of cargo and more than 750,000 passengers, and is responsible for 22,000 jobs and approximately $13 billion in spending.

"We are extremely pleased about Tampa's smooth and successful deployment of our new break-bulk terminal management system," said Michael Schwank, president, Tideworks Technology. "The implementation was a real collaborative effort between the customer and vendor; the team did an excellent job in producing the desired results -- a timely delivery and a smooth transition. We hope it contributes toward the continued expansion of Tampa's operations, enabling the port to increase productivity and maintain a competitive advantage."

About Tideworks Technology

Tideworks is the leading provider of cost-effective, reliable software solutions for growing terminal operations and shipping lines worldwide. The company helps more than 6,000 users at over 50 terminals and virtually every major steamship line run their operations more efficiently and profitably. From optimized equipment utilization to faster turn times, Tideworks works at every step of terminal operations to maximize productivity and customer service. For more information about Tideworks Technology, visit http://www.tideworks.com/. For information about the Wise Product Suite, visit http://www.tideworks.nl/.