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AI logistics platform Raft secures further funding
Online logistics automation platform Raft has raised $30m to be used to develop new services and solutions.The series B funding round was led by global VC investor Eight Roads with participation from existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners, Episode 1, and Dynamo Ventures, as well as Moguntia Capital.The capital infusion will ...
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NewsJettainer deploys fire-resistant ULDs
Source: JettainerJettainer has begun offering fire-resistant AMX unit load devices (ULDs) with Lufthansa Cargo, the first airline to utilise the containers.The AMX containers are manufactured by Satco and are certified in accordance with the latest Technical Standard Orders (TSO) C90e specifications defined by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA).Jettainer said they ...
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WebCargo partnership to help forwarders take rates digital
Cargonerds is partnering with WebCargo by Freightos to help small and medium-sized freight forwarders process airfreight rates digitally.The collaboration enables freight forwarders to process airfreight faster and more efficiently, the partners said.The WebCargo platform is connected to the cargonerds systems with a standard interface. This allows small and medium-sized forwarders ...
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NewsHong Kong Air Cargo Terminals ups security with robot patrols
Hactl is introducing robots to improve safety and security. Photo: HactlHong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) is introducing robot patrols at its SuperTerminal 1 facility in a bid to improve security.The first security robot is about to enter service, initially patrolling car and truck parking areas, and export goods ...
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NewsCargo iQ grows digital data management insight
Atilla Lise, chief transportation solutions officer, Hitit. Photo: Hitit/ Cargo iQAirline and travel IT solutions provider Hitit has joined air cargo quality standards organisation Cargo iQ as a strategic associate member to help drive forward the organisation’s goal to enhance global quality standards in the air cargo industry through digitalisation.As ...
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NewsWebCargo launches revenue optimisation dashboard
WebCargo Airline Dashboard launchWebCargo by Freightos has launched an airline dashboard that provides insights into demand patterns and pricing, and allows airlines to take action to improve sales and revenue.The dashboard offers airlines nearly real-time data generated by analysing tens of thousands of monthly eBookings.It provides general industry data, including ...
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NewsAir France KLM Martinair Cargo invests in CRM technology
AFKLMP Cargo has partnered with Salesforce and Vonage on CRM. Photo: AFKLMP CargoAir France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) has partnered with Salesforce and Vonage to implement a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution and improve customer services.By implementing the new single-platform CRM solution, integrated with a contact centre solution, ...
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NewsIATA ONE Record Hackathon winners announced
Source: IATASix teams won a prize at IATA's latest ONE Record Hackathon event which brings together teams of developers to work on innovative solutions that address an industry challenge.This year's event was held in Frankfurt and hosted by Lufthansa Cargo, with 20 teams working around the clock to develop a ...
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NewsMSC Air Cargo opts for IBS Software's iCargo platform
Source: IBS SoftwareRecently-launched MSC Air Cargo has selected IBS Software to provide its iCargo platform for its cargo management system as it continues to ramp up operations.The software as a service (SaaS) solution that covers cargo sales, operations, cargo accounting and portal for MSC.Once fully implemented, iCargo will enable MSC ...
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NewsQatar Airways Cargo to host IATA Cargo Hackathon
Source: Qatar CargoQatar Airways Cargo will host the next IATA One Record Hackathon to be held from November 24 to 26 in Doha.The hackathon is an around-the-clock event that brings together teams of developers to work on innovative solutions that address an industry challenge.Solutions are presented to a jury, and ...
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NewsWFS to roll out dock management system in North America
Source: WFSCargo handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is using a new dock management system in North America that it hopes will reduce truck wait times.The system allows trucking companies, consignees, and forwarders to create their own slot booking for cargo drop-off or recovery at WFS stations to improve the use ...
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NewsWiderøe selects WebCargo for online bookings
Credit: Photofex-AUT/Shutterstock.comNordic airline Widerøe has added its cargo capacity to online booking portal WebCargo.The airline is the largest regional carrier operating in the Nordic countries and has a fleet of more than 40 Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft and three Embraer E190-E2 aircraft.It serves more than 40 domestic and international destinations ...
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Wiremind and WestJet Cargo explore capacity forecasting
WestJet Cargo and Wiremind have begun working together to improve capacity forecasting at the airline to improve efficiency.A Proof of Concept (PoC) was initiated in April and will run for the next few months with a “final enhancement” expected in the second half of this year, said the companies.An artificial ...
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NewsElectrolux signs up with airfreight booking portal Freightos
Image: Shutterstock/Postmodern StudiosElectrolux has signed up to use Freightos' Enterprise Solution which will allow it to make airfreight bookings on a booking portal through its freight forwarder partners.The Enterprise Solution allows beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) to view the various flights and prices being offered by airlines that have partnered with ...
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Eastern Air Logistics continues digital push with WebCargo partnership
Eastern Air Logistics's (EAL) digital push has continued with the announcement of a second portal deal in as many days for the capacity of subsidiary China Cargo Airlines.WebCargo by Freightos today announced that the capacity of China Cargo Airlines' 16 freighters as well as the belly capacity of China Eastern ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo links with DB Schenker using API
Photo: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has connected with DB Schenker's booking system through a direct Application Programming Interface (API).The carrier's smartBooking API is a digital interface that maps the booking process for customers and partners to make it easier and more targeted.Customers can then receive information on up to 40 routes ...
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Newscargo.one partners with Eastern Air Logistics to bring more China capacity to market
Photo: cargo.oneEastern Air Logistics and cargo.one have partnered to bring freight forwarders capacity from both China Eastern Airlines and its subsidiary China Cargo Airlines.Through cargo.one's booking platform, the air logistics group will provide freight forwarders with capacity on China Cargo Airlines’ dedicated Boeing 777 and 747 freighter fleet, as well ...
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InterviewsAir France KLM Martinair Cargo aims for digital differentiation
The last few years have seen the air cargo industry rapidly enhance its digital capabilities but Air France KLM Martinair Cargo hopes to stay ahead of the curve. Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) has always been at the forefront of digitalisation in air cargo: it was one of the ...
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Kale Logistics Solutions signs Alaska development deal
IT solutions provider Kale Logistics Solutions has signed a memorandum of understanding with terminal operator NorthLink Aviation for digital cargo infrastructure at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Alaska.They plan to create process automation platforms for e-commerce and cargo handling, a stakeholder collaboration platform and other cross-border management tools.Kale specialises ...
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Air Mauritius signs worldwide deal with Champ Cargosystems
Air Mauritius has extended its relationship with airfreight IT firm Champ Cargosystems to a worldwide contract, including the EU, as it prepares to adopt the latter’s new ICS2 (Import Control System 2) regulation.Founded in 1967, Air Mauritius links the island nation with Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa, serving ten non-stop ...