All Technology Articles – Page 11
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NewsSwissport to join CHAMP and Cathay in second ONE Record scheme
Source: CHAMP SwissportFollowing the announcement yesterday (12 March) that Cathay Cargo and handler WFS are to use CHAMP Cargosystems technology to go live with IATA’s ONE Record data standard in a ‘first use’ case, the systems provider said that it had also joined forces with Swissport and the Hong Kong ...
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NewsMSC Air Cargo benefits from for Descartes’ Air Messaging Solution
Source: MSCSoftware-as-a-service provider to the logistics industry Descartes Systems Group is providing its Descartes Air Messaging™ to MSC Air Cargo, the cargo airline operated by container shipping line MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).Geneva, Switzerland MSC uses the technology the solution to better manage its air freight shipments, Descartes Air Messaging ...
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NewsCHAMP Cargosystems teams up with Deloitte
Source: CHAMP CargosystemsCHAMP Cargosystems has signed an agreement with professional services provider Deloitte to create a long-term, strategic business relationship focused on air cargo.Signatures were added to the deal at a ceremony in Hong Kong during this week’s IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS).Deloitte, which offers audit and assurance, consulting, financial ...
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NewsAccelya and flydubai renew decade-long cargo partnership
Andrew Wilcock. Source: AccelyaAccelya, a supplier of software to the travel industry, has signed a multi-year contract renewal with the Dubai-based airline flydubai for the use of its FLX Cargo end-to-end freight management platform.The FLX Cargo solution platform digitises every aspect of the cargo booking and operations processes – from ...
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Corsair signs up for Pathfinder
France-based long-haul airline Corsair has become a user of ECS Group’s software tracking service, Pathfinder.Pathfinder offers airline users real-time transparency on the status of their shipments.The web-based track-and-trace system was developed by ECS Group’s in-house Cargo Digital Factory team in 2019 and the software was recently made available for carriers ...
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NewsCathay Cargo Terminal introduces ePayments
Photo: Cathay PacificCathay Cargo Terminal has become the first air cargo terminal in Hong Kong to introduce a business-to-business (B2B) ePayment solution.The terminal has partnered with global cargo payment platform PayCargo to offer a digital payment method for import cargo collection that is designed to be secure, user-friendly, and efficient. ...
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Cathay Cargo and DB Schenker connect through API
DB Schenker and Cathay Cargo have connected their system through an application programming interface (API) that will allow the forwarder to make direct bookings on the airline's flights.The two firms said the connection would allow the forwarder to access Cathay Cargo's Click & Ship booking platform through its in-house system ...
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CHAMP launches new e-commerce service for ICS2 compliance
CHAMP Cargosystems has added a new service that will enable companies transporting e-commerce shipments to comply with the European Union's latest ICS2 rules.The Traxon Global eCommerce (TGE) service will address the requirements of cargo pre-load security filings and pre-arrival filings for e-commerce shipments under ICS2.CHAMP said the latest phase of ...
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Avianca Cargo continues digital expansion
Avianca Cargo has continued with the expansion of its digital services by adding a direct connection to freight forwarder platform CargoWise.The integration means that forwarders using the WiseTech Global-owned platform to manage supply chain operations will now be able to plan, book, confirm and manage shipments on Avianca flights in ...
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NewsAir Cargo Community Systems aiding industry goals
Amar More, chief executive, Kale Logistics Solutions. Photo: Kale Logistics Solutions/ Meantime CommunicationsAir Cargo Community Systems (ACCS) are driving profitability and sustainability and accelerating digital take up in the industry, according to one software company.The industry is seeing these benefits because ACCS are supporting stakeholders from across the supply chain ...
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NewsCargoTech hungry for growth
Air cargo technology group CargoTech is pursuing growth in its portfolio of companies with change management and large language models (LLMs) in mind.Cédric Millet, president of CargoTech, says the group is “aggressively” looking for companies that can fill gaps in its skill set.CargoTech currently includes Singapore-based online booking portal CargoAi, ...
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NewsSriLankan Cargo adds capacity to cargo.one
SriLankan Cargo has placed its capacity on cargo.oneSriLankan Cargo will later this year place its capacity on digital air cargo booking platform cargo.one, enabling freight forwarders to access a global network of 37 destinations in 21 countries.SriLankan Cargo is the first South Asian carrier that cargo.one has added to its ...
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NewsSchiphol launches upgraded Port Community System
Joost van Doesburg, head of cargo, Schiphol. Photo: Amsterdam Airport SchipholAmsterdam Airport Schiphol has launched the upgraded version of its Port Community System (PCS) after four years’ of development with its fully owned cargo information platform, Cargonaut.The PCS is a single tech platform for information and data exchange between all ...
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NewsReliable Robotics advances cargo flights certification
Photo: Reliable RoboticsUS autonomous aircraft firm Reliable Robotics has secured Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) acceptance of requirements for its advanced aircraft navigation and autopilot systems.These systems provide continuous autopilot engagement throughout all phases of flight including automatic taxi, takeoff, and landing.Reliable Robotics and the FAA have established an agreement on ...
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NewsMaersk takes air cargo bookings fully digital
Photo: MaerskMaersk has launched a "fully digital solution" for airfreight that it said offers customers "instant prices".The digital solution means that Maersk's customers can now book air cargo shipments for any of 70,000 airport pairings across more than 90 countries around the world."The new online solution available on Maersk.com provides ...
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Neutral Air Partner and Cargo iQ tackle standards
Neutral Air Partner has launched a partnership with IATA interest group Cargo iQ to improve data visibility for customers.The two organisations seek to improve quality, efficiency and reliability in the air cargo sector.“Because of this new cooperation between Neutral Air Partner and Cargo iQ, we have jointly brought even more ...
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InsightsOptimising air cargo processes with advanced technologies
Airfreight companies have battled through many challenges but advanced technologies are set to help the industry grow.The air cargo sector has witnessed a steady ascent, despite challenges from lingering supply chain issues, labour shortages, and capacity constraints.Other negative factors such as high fuel costs, regulatory changes, geopolitical tensions, and the ...
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NewsCathay Cargo Terminal goes fully digital on import collection
Cathay Cargo Terminal. Photo: Cathay PacificCathay Cargo Terminal (CCT) has become the "first" Hong Kong cargo terminal operator to provide end-to-end digitalised import collection.Forwarders at CCT now have access to Electronic Shipment Release Forms (eSRF) which were created to offer a faster and more efficient service."The eSRF functionality speeds up ...
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Wholesale By Vels launches booking platform for non-IATA freight agents
Amsterdam-based Wholesale By Vels (WBV) has launched a new trade-only wholesale airfreight booking platform for non-IATA freight agents that it said offers users more choice of rates at speed, while reducing financial risk.WBV said the CargoPilot booking platform differs from other online booking portals in two ways. Firstly "it is ...
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JAL Cargo adds capacity to WebCargo
JAL Cargo has continued to expand its online offering by adding its cargo capacity to booking portal WebCargo.Freight forwarders will be able to book JAL's capacity for flights to Japan and other Asian countries from Japan, Europe and the UK.Japan Airlines executive officer for cargo and mail said: “Digital transformation ...