All Technology Articles – Page 30
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Cargologic moves to Champ’s SaaS system
Swiss ground handler Cargologic has completed the migration of its cargo management system to Champ’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) version of Cargospot.Cargologic has used Champ’s Cargospot Handling application on an in-house licensed basis for over 13 years but will now move to a fully managed service, hosted by the software provider’s data ...
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NewsFinnair Cargo goes live on CargoAi
Finnair Cargo is now offering e-quotes and e-bookings for its airfreight capacity to forwarders through the CargoAi online platform.The largest air cargo carrier in the Nordic and Baltic region, Finnair Cargo said the move will "guarantee visibility" and is in line with its sales digitalisation strategy.Head of revenue and pricing ...
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Ostend Airport, Port of Zeebrugge and Versluys to develop air-sea logistics platform
Belgium's Ostend-Bruges International Airport, Port of Zeebrugge, and warehousing firm Versluys Logistics, have teamed up to develop a digital freight platform for air and sea logistics.The platform will offer solutions across the air-sea supply chain and will enhance Belgium's freight capabilities as a gateway to and from Europe.Versluys Logistics is ...
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NewsRocket Cargo: Airfreight but not as we know it
The US Department of the Air Force (DAF) has revealed a new project where it will examine whether it can use rockets to transport cargo.As part of its Vanguard research programme, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) will lead a science and technology effort to determine the viability and utility ...
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Handler dnata and Kale Logistics develop e-commerce platform for UAE
Ground handler dnata has teamed up with Kale Logistics Solutions to develop an e-commerce platform for the cargo community in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The new e-commerce platform will see dnata's existing platform, Calogi, enhanced by the two companies to provide "one-stop services", including appointment and customs management.Calogi was launched ...
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Handler dnata continues digital drive in Singapore
Ground handler dnata Singapore has started using Hermes Logistics Technologies' New Generation (NG) cloud-based cargo 'ecosystem' for its cargo operations at Changi Airport.The ground handler processes more than 6,000 tonnes of cargo each week at its 32,000 m sq facility at Changi Airport.Hermes' NG cloud ecosystem, which includes the Hermes ...
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Morris joins Dronamics as chief product officer
Drone operator Dronamics has appointed Roger Morris into the role of chief product officer.Morris joins the company after having worked at Flash Forward Consulting, where he supported logistics providers and users on e-commerce delivery strategy, services and technology.Morris previously worked in senior positions Royal Mail Parcels, where he was responsible ...
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Air Cargo News Awards entry deadline extended
Air Cargo News has extended the deadline for companies to enter its prestigious annual awards following overwhelming demand.This means companies now have until May 14 to submit entries.The awards honour and celebrate those companies that have invested in providing great customer service, operational excellence and innovative technologies.This year there are ...
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Covid accelerates air cargo's adoption of technology
The covid crisis has accelerated air cargo’s adoption of technology and its push towards a more sustainable future, according to speakers at the Air Cargo Europe online event.Speaking on the Future of Air Cargo panel discussion, organised by Air Cargo News, Qatar Airlines chief officer cargo Guillaume Halleux said that ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo homes in on fuel reduction through aircraft coating
AeroShark film being applied - Credit: Lufthansa Cargo Oliver RöslerLufthansa Cargo will coat its freighter aircraft in a surface film that can reduce fuel consumption.The AeroShark film developed by Lufthansa Technik and BASF consists of riblets measuring around 50 micrometers and optimises the aerodynamics on flow-related parts of the aircraft.It ...
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NewsDemmer joins cargo.one to lead airline product development
Digital booking platform cargo.one has appointed Simson Demmer into the role of senior director, airline products.Demmer, who has ten years of experience in the industry, was previously head of analytics and business development - network management at Lufthansa Cargo, where he led its digital transformation process.Prior to that, he was ...
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Cathay Pacific targets digital cargo with One Record trial in Hong Kong
A trial of IATA One Record initiative was carried out by companies at Hong Kong International, including Cathay Pacific, as part of efforts to move to paperless processes in air cargo.The pilot, which ran in Hong Kong in March, was a joint initiative between Cathay Pacific Cargo and the Airport ...
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Air Cargo Netherlands signs up with PayCargo
Dutch air cargo association Air Cargo Netherlands (ACN) has signed up with PayCargo’s encrypted online platform to help it simplify members' and delegates' payment transactions.PayCargo, which last year processed $4bn in transactions for logistics firms, has tailored its platform to support ACN’s needs.ACN is the only airfreight association in the ...
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NewsAir Cargo Belgium marks fifth anniversary
Launch of Air Cargo Belgium in 2016Air Cargo Belgium (ACB), a key member of Brussels Airport's cargo community BruCargo, is celebrating its five-year anniversary.The company was established on April 21, 2016, after extensive discussions between Brussels Airport; BAFI; ACMAB; Voka; CTC; Aviapartner; Swissport and WFS.ACB initally was comprised of seven ...
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Turkish Cargo partners with WebCargo as booking portal demand ramps up
Turkish Cargo will join an online booking portal for the first time after partnering with WebCargo, which has reported a rapid rise in the amount of capacity listed on the portal over the last year.The two partners said that Turkish Cargo will soon provide forwarders with the ability to conduct ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo lists capacity on CargoWise
Etihad Cargo, through its partnership with WiseTech, has listed its airfreight capacity on cloud-based digital air cargo platform CargoWise.Freight forwarders using CargoWise can now access the carrier's flight schedule and rates, as well as booking its airfreight capacity.Scott McCorquodale, chief automation officer of air cargo at WiseTech, commented: “We’re delighted ...
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NewsDrones back on the agenda for air cargo
Xwing Cessna conducting an autonomous landingBefore the pandemic hit the world of air cargo, there were five or six industry developments that were constantly hitting the headlines; digitalisation, drones, e-commerce, sustainability and Brexit were key amongst them.And as an early sign that we are perhaps heading back to some form ...
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NewsANA continues cargo drone trials for hard-to-reach locations
Japanese airline group ANA Holdings is collaborating with drone manufacturer Wingcopter on a new aircraft as the number of unmanned aerial vehicle projects ramp up.ANA said that the two partners were conducting trials with the electrical fixed-wing VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft developed by Wingcopter, with the aim of ...
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Saudia Cargo signs up to booking platform cargo.one
Saudia Cargo will add its capacity to online booking portal cargo.one as it continues with its digitalisation drive.The move means that freight forwarders will be able to instantly book space on Saudia's flights.The airline's capacity will become available on the cargo.one platform in the second quarter of 2021, giving freight ...
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Cargo iQ outlines drive for air cargo quality standards
Cargo iQ has outlined its plans to continue to drive the development of quality standards in air cargo.Following its annual general meeting, the air cargo standards group revealed plans to better monitor the trucking leg of the air cargo supply chain and expand its usage amongst independent forwarders.On the developments ...