Five firms scoop a prize at IATA’s latest cargo hackathon
30 / 11 / 2023
Source: Qatar Cargo
Five teams were awarded prizes for their cargo solutions developed at the latest IATA Hackathon hosted by Qatar Cargo.
The hackathon took place in Doha on November 26 and saw 17 teams work over a 28-hour period to create and cargo submit solutions utilising the IATA ONE Record data sharing standard.
Developers to create solutions that use AI-powered tools, enhance safety and compliance measures in operations, and pre-validate documentation to expedite processes.
The Qatar Airways Cargo Prize was won by team CheckSync, consisting of Swissport, Lufthansa Cargo, and Lufthansa Industry Solutions, for a solution that improves cargo check processes with AI, utilizing ONE Record for accuracy and efficiency.
The ONE Record Prize was scooped by team NE:ONE automate, consisting of Lufthansa Cargo, Lufthansa Industry Solutions and Fraunhofer, for their development that automates ONE Record digital cargo ‘Change Requests’, enhancing efficiency and customer experience with AI and a user-friendly interface.
The Cargo iQ prize went to team Turkish Cargo’s OnePiece team, which, inspired by Turkey’s 2023 earthquake, built a solution that focuses on efficient, individual piece-level cargo management for better response and communication.
The Developer Prize was won by OneAI, from Unisys, for a product that leverages Generative AI for air cargo booking compliance, streamlining pet shipment processes with AI and IATA regulations.
The AWS Prize went to Awey’s QPay which developed a quick book and pay tool that integrates various payment methods with ONE Record, using Qatar Airways API to enhance airline revenue, customer experience, and transparency.
Elisabeth Oudkerk, senior vice president of sales & network planning at Qatar Airways Cargo, said: “We were happy to welcome so many vibrant and innovative minds from around the world to Doha this weekend and to see some amazing creativity and bespoke cargo solutions created.”
Brendan Sullivan, global head of cargo, IATA added: “The ONE Record Hackathon showcases the ingenuity within our industry and underscores the importance of collaborative innovation.
“These events are crucial for advancing the IATA ONE Record program, harnessing a global community’s talent to drive digital transformation, and set new benchmarks for efficiency and sustainability in air cargo.”
IATA’s hackathon program was launched in 2015, initially focusing on airlines’ retailing capabilities. The scope has since evolved to address other areas including environment, payment, cargo, and accessibility, among others.
