All Technology Articles – Page 23
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Forwarders soon to offer real-time pricing to shippers through WebCargo
WebCargo is in the process of launching a new service that will enable freight forwarders to offer shippers live rate quotations and real-time capacity, and allow shippers to finalise bookings themselves.The new service allows forwarders to send through PDF quotes for the services that the shipper has requested that includes ...
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Freightos launches carbon calculator
Freight pricing and booking platform Freightos has launched a free carbon calculator tool that enables freight forwarders, importers and exporters to estimate and compare emissions for specific shipping routes and modes.Users can embed the CO2 calculator into their websites or platforms, with the aim of driving more informed and sustainable ...
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CargoAi adds API services for forwarders
Online air cargo booking portal CargoAi is launching API services for its freight forwarder users and Transport Managment Sytems (TMS).The API connections will allow forwarders to retrieve real-time schedules, availability, rates and tracking information using their own systems, rather than having to go through the CargoAi portal.The API Suite can ...
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Dakosy tells air cargo to prepare for new EU security requirements
Software firm Dakosy has urged the air cargo industry to start preparing for the latest phase of the European Union's (EU) Import Control System (ICS) for security declarations.ICS2 means that from March 2023 airlines will need to submit shipment information to a new centralised system named the Shared Trader Interface ...
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NewsSmartKargo joins Cargo iQ
Milind Tavshikar, chief executive officer at SmartKargo. Photo: SmartKargoProvider of cloud-based air cargo solutions to the global air cargo industry SmartKargo has joined IATA interest group Cargo iQ.SmartKargo offers a suite of scalable applications including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), a booking portal, and its end-to-end e-commerce shipping solution for global ...
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TSAS selects e-Cargoware at Quebec Airport
Ground handler TSAS has selected air cargo tech company e-Cargoware's FR8Manage software for its handling operation at Quebec International Airport.Following this contract win, along with others in the Americas, e-Cargoware said that it would open an office in Toronto.TSAS vice president, development, airport services TSAS, Nadia Maghames, said: "We are ...
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Ostend-Bruges Airport adds digital cargo solution
Ostend-Bruges Airport in Belgium is equipping its cargo hub with a Nallian-powered OST Cargo Cloud to boost operational efficiency and transparency.The OST Cargo Cloud is designed to enable a coordinated, digitalised approach to processes such as freight pick up and drop off, and the inspection of perishable goods.It will also ...
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NewsAwery appoints customer success project manager
Phaedra Den Hertog. Photo: AweryAwery Aviation Software (Awery) has appointed Phaedra Den Hertog as customer success project manager in response to the continued uptake of its Cargo Management package, Awery ERP.Den Hertog has spent over 30 years in air cargo working for companies including Polar Air Cargo, Cathay Pacific, and ...
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NewsAG Handling selects Qstep software for Riga operation
LtoR: Jānis Kaudze, Edgars Bars, Haiti Arendi and Gunars Peize. Source QstepLatvia-based cargo handler AG Handling SIA has chosen the Qstep air cargo handling platform for its operation at Riga International Airport (RIX).Riga is the fourth airport where the Qstep software-as-a-service platform has been deployed after Helsinki, Tallinn and Vilnius.AG ...
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Airforwarders Association tackles US airport congestion
The Airforwarders Association (AfA) is driving an initiative to help find solutions for five critical issues contributing to airport congestion in the US.Members of AfA’s Airport Congestion Committee (ACC) have agreed to focus on developing solutions in the areas of: technology and automation; service standards; airport facilities and infrastructure; staffing ...
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BlueBoxAir joins OVN data sharing platform
Air cargo shipment tracking provider BlueBox Systems will join the Open Visibility Network (OVN) data sharing platform.The Open Visibility Network connects shippers, logistics service providers, brokers and customers to share data and encourages data sharing among supply chain participants, allowing for increased visibility.BlueBoxAir receives data from airlines and airports globally, ...
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NewsAir Cargo News Awards entry deadline approaching
Companies now have just over a week to submit their entries for the Air Cargo News Awards.Those wishing to enter one of our nine awards categories have until May 6 to submit their entries.The awards honour and celebrate those companies that have invested in providing great customer service, operational excellence ...
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NewsCall to improve safe transport of lithium batteries
Source: DestinaDesign/ ShutterstockAirfreight and ship transport of lithium batteries needs to become safer to prevent fires, TT Club has said.The international freight transport insurer said it is calling for increased vigilance to ensure secure and safe lithium battery supply chains following a number of recent fire incidents affecting container transport, ...
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Wiremind Cargo becomes official subsidiary of Wiremind
Wiremind’s dedicated air cargo business unit Wiremind Cargo has now become an official subsidiary.This follows the launch of Wiremind Cargo as a dedicated air cargo business unit of French capacity optimisation software firm Wiremind in November 2021.“Over the past months, we have structured Wiremind Cargo as a separate business entity, ...
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UK plans for batteries and hydrogen to enable zero-emissions airfreight
Zero-emissions air cargo flights could move closer to reality with the launch of the UK government’s Zero Emission Flight (ZEF) Delivery Group.The group, which will sit under the Jet Zero Council advisory forum, is made up of aviation experts across industry and government who will work together with the aim ...
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NewsAir cargo continues to ramp up its use of digital booking
Airlines have been ramping up their digital booking offerings over the last few years in response to market volatility.A survey carried out by booking portal Freightos found that 46% of air cargo carriers now enable instant rate searches for quotes on their websites compared with 10% in 2019.Meanwhile, 33% offer ...
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NewsVirgin Atlantic Cargo continues to digitalise
Photo: Virgin AtlanticVirgin Atlantic Cargo is digitalising its technology infrastructure using Accelya’s FLX Cargo Platform.The airline is currently updating its “Voyager” cargo management platform with FLX Cargo Platform in an effort to maintain and grow volume secured during the pandemic.Accelya's integrated FLX Cargo Platform digitises every aspect of the cargo ...
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NewsSchiphol switches to digital declarations
David van der Meer. Source: Amsterdam Schiphol AirportAmsterdam Airport Schiphol is no longer accepting paper declarations as part of efforts to speed up the cargo handling process.On April 1, the airport switched to Automated Nomination which digitalises the declaration paperwork, allowing shipments to be processed before they arrive.Prior to Automated ...
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SLxchange portal connects shippers with forwarders for efficient cargo handling
Cargo and logistics exchange digital platform SLxchange has launched a portal that is designed to enable shippers to use the services of forwarders for efficient and cost-effective cargo handling.“Our objective is to create a portal that gets customers and carriers on the same platform while giving options to customers to ...
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NewsSkyCell launches next gen 1500X pharma container
Photo: SkyCellSkyCell has launched its next generation 1500X container for high value pharmaceutical transport.The 1500X is designed for pharma product shipments that need to be kept within +2°C to +8°C or +15°C to +25°C temperature ranges and has a tested independent runtime of 270 hours at 20°C.The manufacturer of temperature-controlled ...