A major Emirati logistics group headquartered in Dubai, managing cargo flows across ports, terminals, and free zones worldwide.
Global port operations, maritime services, and integrated logistics with large-scale container handling.
High-volume container handling and logistics services, moving 92 million containers annually across 140 countries for thousands of customers.
Modernize a mission-critical desktop cargo tracking system into a secure, browser-based platform without rewriting core code or disrupting global operations.
Desktop Installations & JDK Dependencies – Each workstation needed specific JDK versions and settings, making updates slow, fragile, and support-heavy.
No Mobile or Field Access – Cargo updates were restricted to office desktops, leaving port and yard teams without live, on-the-move visibility.
UI Change Risk for Large User Base – Thousands of users depended on familiar screens; a redesign risked confusion, downtime, and high retraining effort.
High Stakes Around Downtime – Any instability during migration could interrupt cargo tracking, impact shipments, and damage customer commitments globally.
Code Rewrite Risk & Cost – A full rebuild threatened core business logic, extended timelines, and significantly higher modernization costs and testing effort.
No-Code Application Migration – Legacy Java Swing app delivered through Webswing in the browser with zero code changes.
Browser-Based Access for Global Teams – Users access cargo tracking securely from any modern browser across offices, ports, and terminals.
Containerized Deployment with Docker – Application, JVM, and Webswing packaged into containers for faster, consistent rollout in all environments.
Preserved Interface Familiarity – Original screens, labels, and workflows retained to minimise change management and avoid retraining.
Automated Stability & Regression Testing – QF-Testing scripts validate critical user journeys and prevent regressions before every deployment.
Scalable Clustered Architecture – Webswing cluster and load balancing ensure stable performance as cargo volumes and user counts grow.
Webswing Application Server – Runs the legacy Java Swing application in modern browsers with zero code changes or plugins.
Docker Containers & Orchestration – Packages the app and its dependencies into portable containers for fast, consistent deployment across environments.
HTML5-Based Rendering – Delivers responsive, browser-based interfaces that preserve familiar layouts while improving usability across devices.
QF-Testing Automation Suite – Automates UI and regression testing to safeguard stability before every rollout.
Cluster Engine & Load Balancer – Distributes sessions across multiple nodes to maintain performance and uptime during peak cargo operations.
60% faster deployments – Centralized, containerized rollout cut installation overhead and accelerated updates for global users.
Instant user adoption – Familiar interface required minimal training, reducing change resistance and early productivity dips.
Anytime, anywhere access – Browser-based delivery unlocked secure cargo visibility across offices, terminals, and remote locations.
Lower modernization cost – Zero-code migration avoided full rebuild, cutting development spend and delivery timelines significantly.
Ready-to-scale platform – Clustered architecture and containers support future growth in cargo volumes and users.
Faster deployments – Centralized, containerized rollout cut installation effort and accelerated updates across regions.
Anytime, anywhere access – Browser delivery enabled secure cargo visibility for offices, terminals, and remote teams.
Seamless user adoption – Familiar screens and workflows minimized training needs and avoided productivity dips.
Lower modernization cost – Zero-code migration eliminated full rebuild effort and reduced delivery risk.
Scalable performance – Clustered architecture handled rising user loads and cargo volumes without slowdown.
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