Unternehmens-News

New research reveals that while logistics companies are taking steps to be more resilient to supply chain disruptions, they may be overconfident in their ability to respond.

Hear Richard speak to Sky News' Ross Greenwood about our FY24 Results, including our commitment to efficient product and development, and our three new breakthrough products. 

Our founder and CEO, Richard White, spoke to Livewire's Ally Selby after our FY24 results briefing. Hear his insights into what makes WiseTech a unique business. 

CargoWise-Zertifizierung, Kurse und unterstützende Inhalte jetzt der Öffentlichkeit kostenlos zugänglich.

WiseTech hat mit der Übernahme von Singeste - Sistemas de Informática die globale Zollkompetenz nach Portugal erweitert.

WiseTech’s General Counsel, Katrina Johnson, has been recognized in Attorney Intel’s list of the Top 25 General Counsels in Software for 2024.

“Technology will be critical in driving our nation’s economic prosperity, building on our heritage as challengers, creative problem solvers and innovators. Helping to grow Australia’s advanced technology skills will be critical to that success. Together with my fellow directors, and members, I look forward to helping to drive these goals,” said Richard White.

WiseTech Global wurde bei den „2024 Australasian Investor Relations Association (AIRA) Best Practice Investor Relations Awards“ mit „Beste Technologie-Nutzung zur Investorenkommunikation durch ein australasisches Unternehmen“ ausgezeichnet.

Students earn while combining practical hands-on experience with academic coursework

Matthew Kidman interviews our CEO and Founder about the evolution of WiseTech Global and the importance of fluency, motivated staff and persistance.

WiseTech Global hat eine Vereinbarung zum Erwerb von Aktiv Data, einem Anbieter von elektronischen Zoll- und Speditionslösungen in Finnland, getroffen.

DHL Global Forwarding has successfully implemented a direct connection to Korean Air Cargo’s cargo booking system via CargoWise.

Teleport, operator of the largest air logistics network within Southeast Asia, has joined the CargoWise Carrier Connectivity Program. 

Our CEO and Founder, Richard White, spoke with CommSec’s Tom Piotrowski about our half-year results, the performance of recent acquisitions as well as the opportunities for the company with artificial intelligence. 

Ally Selby from LiveWire interviews our CEO and Founder, Richard White, about why staying nimble and approaching problems by thinking differently has helped WiseTech Global deliver strong half-year results.

WiseTech Global and avianca cargo announce direct data integration, enabling freight forwarders to plan, book, confirm and manage shipments in real-time with the airline from within CargoWise.

More global forwarding companies are now able to plan, book, confirm and manage shipments in Cathay Cargo’s Click & Ship booking platform in real-time thanks to an application programming interface (API) link via the CargoWise logistics platform.

Richard sat down with Mark Bouris to talk about listing WiseTech Global on the ASX, his learnings growing a global business, and what drives him to continue to succeed.  

Our CEO and Founder, Richard White, sat down with Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer at Rask, for an in-depth conversation on all things tech, culture, and entrepreneurialism. Learn more about Richard's career journey, the early days of WiseTech, and the massive opportunities in logistics software.

Hear from our CEO and founder, Richard White, on why building a strong pipeline of tech talent is critical for Australia's economic future.

WiseTech Global acquires Sistemas Casa, a provider of customs and international trade software solutions in Mexico. Simplifies customs operations for global freight forwarders as Mexico emerges as nearshore manufacturing location for the U.S.

ITA Airways today announced it has joined the WiseTech Global Carrier Connectivity Program that enables freight forwarders to efficiently plan, book, confirm and manage shipments with the carrier, in real-time from within the industry’s leading logistics execution platform CargoWise.

WiseTech Global has acquired MatchBox Exchange, provider of a breakthrough online open market platform for the reuse and exchange of shipping containers between operators in the landside logistics space. 

Our CFO, Andrew Cartledge, spoke to Bell Potter's Head of Research, Chris Savage.

While a majority of logistics organizations (78%) have invested in new visibility technology since 2020, more focus on the ‘human factor’ is needed for successful digital transformation in the logistics industry, finds new research commissioned by CargoWise

Our CEO & Founder, Richard White, recently spoke to Sarah Barnes-Humphrey about WiseTech’s plans for the US landside logistics sector, the vision for CargoWise to be the operating system for global logistics, and why visibility means nothing if it doesn’t solve something.

WiseTech Global responds to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources’ Diversity in STEM review (Round 2: let’s talk solutions). This submission is from the perspective of an organization that supports and employs STEM professionals – technology professionals in particular.

New flexible, affordable and effective online learning for a career as an international freight forwarder.

Our CEO and Founder, Richard White, spoke to Tom Piotrowski about WiseTech's half-year results, our recently announced global customs rollout with Kuehne+Nagel, and plans for our landside logistics capability in North America. 

Deliver a flawless supply-chain performance with CargoWise and discover how our powerful technology is bringing meaningful, continual improvement to the world’s supply chains.

Our CEO & Founder, Richard White, spoke to Sky News Australia's Ross Greenwood about our 1H23 results and future growth opportunities. 

WiseTech Global today announces its acquisition of Blume Global, provider of a leading solution facilitating intermodal rail in North America.

WiseTech Global announces its acquisition of Envase Technologies, a leading provider of transport management system software for intermodal trucking, drayage (container haulage) and landside logistics in North America.

Our online training arm is the first Registered Training Organization to be accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority to offer the updated TLI50822 Diploma of Customs Broking. 

IAG Cargo now directly integrated with CargoWise enabling freight forwarders to book and manage shipments, in real-time from within the industry’s leading logistics execution platform.

Our CEO and founder, Richard White, talks about WiseTech and the future of the tech industry in Australia.

The Shipamax platform focuses on document data extraction and automating the full operational workflow using AI and machine learning.

Our Founder & CEO, Richard White, spoke to Equity Mates' Alec Renehan about building one of Australia's most successful global tech companies, the importance of culture, and future opportunities. 

TCS tritt dem CargoWise Service Partner-Programm bei, um Logistik-Anbieter beim Erreichen ihrer Ziele im Bereich der digitalen Transformation zu unterstützen.

Air Canada Cargo bietet als erster Nordamerikanischer Luftfracht-Carrier eine direkte Integration mit CargoWise.

Finnair Cargo, einer der größten Luftfracht-Carrier in der Region Nord und Baltikum, hat sich mit WiseTech Global zusammengetan, um es Spediteuren zu ermöglichen, Sendungen effizient von der CargoWise-Plattform aus in Echtzeit auszuwählen, zu buchen, zu bestätigen und zu ändern.

Ocean Network Express (ONE), eine der größten globalen Reedereien, hat die automatisierte digitale Übertragung von Vertragsraten und globalen Tarifen über CargoWise in Betrieb genommen.

WiseTech Global hat eine Partnerschaft mit ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, einer weltweit führenden Containerreederei, geschlossen, um das Kundenerlebnis mithilfe einer direkten Datenverbindung zwischen ihren Systemen zu verbessern.

WiseTech Global verkündete unlängst den Erwerb von Bolero.net Limited (Bolero) und dessen Tochtergesellschaften, einem führenden Anbieter von elektronischen Frachtbriefen (eBL) und digitalen Dokumenten, zur Erleichterung des globalen Handels.

Heute verkündeten Qatar Airways Cargo und WiseTech Global die Live-Schaltung einer direkten eBooking-Lösung zwischen den beiden globalen Betriebssystemen.

Wir haben mit Aron über einige der Herausforderungen gesprochen, denen neurodiverse Personen im Bewerbungsprozess gegenüberstehen, und über Maßnahmen, die Unternehmen zur Überwindung dieser Barrieren ergreifen können.

WorldWide Alliance (WWA), Anbieter für LCL-Frachtlösungen, und WiseTech Global, Entwickler von CargoWise, haben die Integration von wichtigen Frachtraten und Betriebsdaten weiter ausgebaut. 

Singapore Airlines und WiseTech Global entschieden sich für eine Kooperation, um einen direkten Austausch von eBookings zwischen ihren Systemen zu ermöglichen, was für viele globale Spediteure einen erheblichen Mehrwert darstellt.

WiseTech Global, ein führender Anbieter von Logistiklösungen, und Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), eine der weltweit größten Containerreedereien traten kürzlich in eine Partnerschaft ein, um eine direkte Datenverbindung zwischen ihren jeweiligen Systemen anzubieten.

Discover how our powerful technology is helping customers automate repetitive tasks, escalations and notifications to increase speed and reduce errors, while freeing staff to focus on higher value work.

Lufthansa Cargo und WiseTech Global implemetieren eine direkte eBooking-Verbindung zwischen ihren Systemen und verbessern damit den eBooking-Prozess für globale Logistikdienstleister, die die CargoWise-Plattform nutzen.

CargoWise und Emirates SkyCargo haben eine neue technische Lösung für gemeinsame Kunden eingeführt, die die Benutzerfreundlichkeit und die Buchungseffizienz von Luftfrachtsendungen für Kund*innen verbessern wird.

WiseTech Global und Qatar Airways Cargo, der weltweit führende Luftfrachtanbieter, haben mit der Implementierung einer weitreichenden Datenschnittstelle zwischen beiden globalen Betriebssystemen begonnen.

illion, ein Unternehmen für Daten und Analyse hat sich mit WiseTech Global, dem weltweit führenden Anbieter von Softwarelösungen für die Logistikbranche, zusammengetan, um einen hochmodernen Kreditauskunfts-Dienst über CargoWise, der branchenführenden Logistikplattform von WiseTech Global, zu bieten.

CargoWise has partnered with Kharon, the research and data analytics company, to boost sanctions and risk compliance by offering CargoWise customers access to more precise intelligence.

CargoWise and Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, have partnered to provide a seamless integration to Etihad Cargo’s international digital booking system.

Das multinationale, japanische Unternehmen Hankyu Hanshin Express hat eine Vereinbarung mit WiseTech Global zur Implementierung von CargoWise, der führenden Logistik-Plattform, in seinem gesamten Logistik-Netzwerk unterzeichnet.

deugro, ein Unternehmen der deugro-Gruppe und ein branchenführender, auf schlüsselfertige Projekte spezialisierter Projektspediteur, gab heute den Go-Live des Rollouts der integrierten Logistik-Plattform CargoWise von WiseTech Global bekannt.

CargoWise provides powerful productivity, extensive functionality, comprehensive integration, deep compliance capabilities and truly global reach, to help our customers be more efficient and profitable.

Aramex, ein weltweit führender Anbieter von umfassenden Logistik- und Transportlösungen, hat heute den offiziellen Startschuss für die Einführung der integrierten Logistikplattform CargoWise von WiseTech Global in seinem globalen Netzwerk gegeben.

Die Seafrigo Group und WiseTech Global kündigten unlängst die Einführung der integrierten, Cloud-basierten Logistik-Plattform CargoWise für Seafrigo-Standorte in 19 Ländern an.

cargo-partner und WiseTech Global kündigten unlängst die Einführung der integrierten, Cloud-basierten Logistik-Plattform CargoWise für das gesamte Netzwerk von cargo-partner in 40 Ländern an.

a. hartrodt und WiseTech Global gaben unlängst die Einführung der integrierten, Cloud-basierten Logistik-Plattform CargoWise für das globale Netzwerk von a. hartrodt, mit über 100 Standorten und mehr als 2000 Teammitgliedern, bekannt.

Das der CMA CGM Group angehörende und weltmarktführende Transport- und Logistikunternehmen CEVA Logistics hat mit der Einführung von CargoWise begonnen.

Unsere Finanzergebnisse blieben trotz der unvorhersehbaren Auswirkungen von COVID-19 stark. Das Wachstum unseres Umsatzes und EBITDA erfolgte gemäß unserer Finanzprognosen und wir blicken zuversichtlich auf unsere strategische und finanzielle Entwicklung.

Der globale Konzern für Logistiklösungen, WiseTech Global, kündigte heute mit Wirkung zum 1. Juni 2020 die Berufung von Arlene Tansey als unabhängiges Aufsichtsratsmitglied in den Vorstand an.

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics kündigte unlängst die Einführung von CargoWise, der eigenständigen Logistikplattform von WiseTech Global, an.

Find out how using a single global platform and database, such as CargoWise, can help logistics companies move faster, more flexibly and at a greater scale than competitors.

As the world responds to COVID-19, we wanted to update you on the business continuity and health and safety control measures we have in place, and the high priority we are giving to these throughout this period.

We are united in our mission to transform global trade, one innovation at a time. We focus on the deep and persistent pain-points of logistics and are systems thinkers, with a track record of delivering globally relevant software solutions.

Our innovations and technology enable and empower the world’s supply chains. We are a force for good, improving productivity, connectivity and resource usage across more than 170 countries worldwide.

Our product development capability puts us at the forefront of technology in managing international and cross-border logistics, changes in trade patterns and evolving regulations. 

Our people are integral to the success of our business and their innovations, combined with our unique culture, help accelerate the delivery of our long-term strategy. 

Explore how real-time visibility in CargoWise simplifies access to and the flow of information from origin to destination, improving accuracy and ultimately, customer service.

Learn why comprehensive vertical and horizontal integration, both inside and outside of CargoWise, helps streamline processes and puts global connections within easy reach.

WiseTech Global today announced the acquisition of SISA Studio Informatica SA (SISA), a leading customs and freight forwarding solutions provider in Switzerland.

Ready Korea is a leading customs, bonded warehouse and trade compliance solutions provider in South Korea.

Depot Systems is the leading container yard/terminal management software provider in the US offering container yard management, and container maintenance and repair estimating.

Global logistics solutions group, WiseTech Global, today announced the acquisition of Xware, a leading messaging integration solutions provider in Sweden.

Bolloré Logistics has signed a strategic agreement with logistics solutions group WiseTech Global

Global logistics solutions group, WiseTech Global, today announced the acquisition of Containerchain, a leading container optimisation solutions provider to the container shipping and landside container logistics communities in Asia Pacific, Europe and the United States.

Global logistics solutions group, WiseTech Global, today announced the acquisition of Systema AS, a leading customs management solutions provider in Norway.

Global logistics solutions group, WiseTech Global, today announced the acquisition of CargoIT i Skandinavien (‘CargoIT’), a leading customs management and logistics solutions provider in Sweden.

Global logistics solutions group, WiseTech Global, today announced the acquisition of IFS Global Holdings (‘SmartFreight’), a leading parcel and LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipping software provider.

WiseTech Global today announced the acquisition of LSI Sigma Software (‘DataFreight’), a leading provider of customs, freight forwarding and warehouse management software solutions in the United Kingdom.

WiseTech Global today announced the acquisition of Trinium Technologies, a leading provider of intermodal trucking transportation management systems (TMS) in the United States and Canada.

WiseTech Global today announced the acquisition of Taric, a leading customs management solutions provider in Spain.

WiseTech Global today announced an international distribution agreement with 3Gtms, a multi-modal domestic transportation management system provider.

WiseTech Global today announced the acquisition of Pierbridge, a leading parcel shipping transportation management solution (TMS) provider in the United States.

WiseTech Global today announced the acquisition of Fenix Data Systems, a leading customs management solutions provider in Canada.

WiseTech Global today announced the acquisition of SaaS Transportation, a specialist US transport management solutions provider for Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipping.

WiseTech Global today announced the acquisition of Ulukom, a leading logistics and customs solutions provider in Turkey.

WiseTech Global today announced acquisitions of three leading logistics solutions providers: Forward, Softcargo and EasyLog

WiseTech Global today announced the acquisition of LSP Solutions (LSP), a leading provider of customs and warehouse management solutions in the Netherlands.

CargoSphere, the cloud-based rate management platform, has announced a direct data feed of ocean rates and tariffs for global trade lanes from Hapag-Lloyd.

WiseTech Global has opened an office in Tokyo to expand its growing operations in Asia.

Global logistics solutions group, WiseTech Global, acquires Belgian logistics solutions provider, Intris

Global logistics software group, WiseTech Global, acquires two leading European customs solutions providers, ABM Data Systems (pan-Europe) and CustomsMatters (Ireland)

WiseTech Global today announced the acquisition of Microlistics, a leading provider of warehouse management solutions encompassing enterprise, express, cold storage and third party logistics.

WiseTech Global has announced the launch of a powerful and comprehensive border compliance engine, BorderWise.

Direct connection of ECU Worldwide to the CargoWise One platform enables greater productivity.

WiseTech Global Limited today announced acquisitions of two global rate management solution providers: Netherlands-based Cargoguide, a leading provider of global air freight rate management solutions and US-based CargoSphere, a leading provider of global ocean freight rate management solutions.

WiseTech Global today announced the acquisition of CMS Transport Systems (CMS), a leading provider of integrated road transport and logistics management systems across Australia and New Zealand.

WiseTech Global announced the acquisition of Prolink, a market leader in customs and forwarding compliance solutions in Taiwan.

WiseTech Global announced the acquisition of the Digerati business (Digerati), a leading provider of tariff research and compliance tools utilised by the Australasian customs broking community.

Today, global logistics software group, WiseTech announced the acquisition of Bysoft, the largest provider of automated customs solutions to the logistics industry across Brazil.

The development initiative will focus on innovation in productivity, global integration, and automation.

This initiative will focus on innovation in customs productivity, global integration and automation across the supply chain.

Collaboration with WiseTech Global provides CargoWise One training and certification for NEI Veterans to Trade students.

Today, global logistics software group, WiseTech announced the acquisition of ACO Informatica, a leading provider of customs compliance and customs warehouse solutions to the logistics industry across Italy.

Today, global logistics software group, WiseTech announced the acquisition of znet group (znet), a leading provider of customs solutions across Germany.

Judges at the 13th Annual International Business Awards today awarded the 2016 Gold Stevie for ‘Communications Program of the Year – Investor Relations’ to the innovative investor relations campaign led by OxStone for the IPO of WiseTech Global in April this year.

Pitney Bowes Spectrum Technology Platform selected for advanced GeoEnrichment data capabilities to deliver valuable location insights.

Leading logistics industry solutions provider WiseTech Global Limited, has acquired Australia and New Zealand airline messaging distributor, Cargo Community Network Pty Ltd (CCN Australia).

US Customs Brokers using CargoWise One continue to lead early adoption of ACE functionality.

WiseTech Global customers benefit from industry-leading development to meet NZCS requirements.

Partnership empowers regional logistics providers with access to superior technology.

WiseTech Global, the technology development company behind the industry-leading supply chain solution CargoWise One, is pleased to announce it has joined forces with Core Freight Systems in order to provide a more powerful and complete solution to South African logistics providers.

Company to provide greater access to CargoWise One for logistics operators in Mexico.

Pilot program set to begin August 19 for major component of ACE

WiseTech Global Pty Ltd, the company behind the leading SaaS based supply chain execution platform CargoWise One, has announced it has raised a total of $80M in funding to accelerate growth ahead of its planned IPO.

Local Logistics Providers to gain greater ease of access to CargoWise One's global capabilities.

CargoWise One Continues as the Preferred Platform for Customs House Brokers

South America Region to Benefit from Chilean-based Provider's CargoWise One Expertise

WiseTech Global Customers Benefit from Leading Edge Development to Satisfy New USCBP Requirements.

Partnership brings productivity and integration to regional markets in India and neighboring countries.

Leading logistics software developer partners with top universities and training institutions to offer students industry-ready technology training.

WiseTech Global and e-Novator join forces to provide the Eastern European supply chain with a solution to stay globally and regionally competitive.

WiseTech Global gives Austrian logistics specialist the tools for steady growth, improved services and a platform to compete with the multi-nationals

Leading logistics provider, Royal Cargo, finds single-platform software system the key to successful global growth and worldwide integration.

New regional business partner puts leading logistics management system within easy reach for logistics providers across Greater China

WiseTech Global partners with ACO Informatica to offer leading supply chain software, CargoWise One, to the Italian market

Leading supply chain software gives industry a head start as Japan implements new customs laws

Major new product ‘CargoWise One’ released as company rebrands to WiseTech Global

WiseTech Global achieves carbon neutrality for second year running following sustained efforts in energy efficiency across its global offices

Australia’s brightest high-school IT students invited to WiseTech Global’s Sydney head office in support of the National Computer Science School summer program

Latin American supply chain set to benefit from business partnership between regional logistics specialist and world-class logistics software provider.

Global expansion of leading supply chain software service programs continues as logistics industry heavyweight joins in new partnership

LDaaS, Logistics Device-as-a-Service, is set to make mobility affordable for ANZ logistics businesses looking to maximize operational productivity and management efficiency.

Supply chain specialists to deliver competitive advantage to customers through leading logistics software

Automation and customs links help specialist flower exporter to bloom

Software’s seamless integration with new customs regulations set to increase productivity and efficiency for CargoWise’s Canadian customers.

Cloud-based data access and streamlined accounting proves a winning combination

Dutch freight forwarder benefits from eLearning services to facilitate rapid deployment of the cloud-based logistics software solution.

Specialist multimodal enhances global capabilities in time for major expansion

Global logistics powerhouse to adopt ediEnterprise in 50 countries by close of 2014 

eLearning and WiseCloud enable quick implementation for Canadian freight forwarder

Freight management powerhouse transitions 3,600 users to CargoWise software

On demand pricing enables UK start-up to take on the big end of town

Warehousing provider boosts productivity, customer service and data visibility with ediEnterprise

Atlanta-based freight-forwarder aims for a paperless office by 2014

JAS commits to a multi-year, productivity-boosting software rollout across all offices globally

eLearning the key to the rapid adoption of ediEnterprise by Canadian forwarder

Cloud computing seals the deal for CargoWise’s first Peruvian customer

WiseCloud and eLearning boost customer confidence throughout EMEA

ediEnterprise assists LSPs to adapt to rapidly-changing economic climate

Success for CargoWise in the Americas goes well beyond the US borders

WiseCloud for ediEnterprise fuels ACS Logistics’ rapid and ambitious expansion plans

Russian Partner RBC Takes on More Staff in Response to Customer Wins

Security and reliability key drivers for adoption of WiseCloud

eLearning speeds rapid expansion for CargoWise’s first Romanian customer

Diego Hernandez top graduate of CCS class of 2012 

APC Logistics AB goes live in Taiwan with ediEnterprise; building toward 300-strong global rollout

Key questions to ask when considering Cloud software services

UK-based Freight Forwarder Adopts WMS Module from CargoWise’s ediEnterprise

Colombo-based distribution partner Asvinta to support growth in Asia

New Delhi-based Transpole Logistics expands into Asia with ediEnterprise

Dublin-based air freight specialists set to adopt ediEnterprise in the cloud

Productivity pressures lead to increased implementations of ediEnterprise in Singapore

ediEnterprise enables Netherlands-based VBE Group to compete with much larger competitors

CargoWise customers recognized across multiple categories at the annual BIFA Awards 

ediEnterprise customers in the UK will be the first to take advantage of fallback 

How to use what you already have to get the most from your IT investments

ediEnterprise boosts productivity for mid-sized freight forwarder Global Logistics Alliance

Online retailing is just another example of a general trend that technology has empowered for centuries: As we get more sophisticated we find ways of delivering greater choices at lower costs.

An ambitious project to centralize customer data achieves industry recognition

Hosted ediEnterprise platform boosts performance for Monterrey-based Evolucion Logistics

Hosted ediEnterprise Operating Platform Makes Headway in Europe

Cost-effective, flexible and functional, ediEnterprise supports global expansion

Ongoing commitment to innovation, research and development pays growth dividends

Global freight management company consolidates on single global database

Speed of delivery makes hosted software a natural choice for rapid expansion

Partnership with ATMS allows for rapid expansion into the Middle-East

Strengthen relationships and benefit from seamless freight forwarding processes

HTL Logistics achieves rapid multi-country deployment of ediEnterprise

Hong Kong based S-Cargo Group consolidates Asian operations with ediEnterprise

International operation expands to 3500 licenses

CargoWise® has extended its reach into domestic logistics with the acquisition of transport and logistics software pioneer TransLogix.

 First phase of European implementation launched in Switzerland

ediEnterprise Platform Chosen to Enable Innovation and Growth

New Technology to Further Hong Kong Forwarder's Push for Higher Value Business

CargoWise Named Among First Independent Software Vendors to Launch SQL2012

Alcoa’s Debra Norsworthy Named 2011 CCS Program Highest Acheivement Recipient

CargoWise Expands Presence in Northern European Market

Release of Canadian Customs House Brokerage Advances Growth

ediEnterprise to be Implemented Across Company Resulting from Merger of  WLG and Kamino 

ediEnterprise Enables Big Thinkers to Become Big Acheivers

Expands Further into European Road Haulage Market

Hosted System Rolled Out in France Establishes CargoWise as Major European Supplier