Technology – Page 12
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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 ...
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NewsFraport and DAKOSY team up on cargo community JV
Martina Schikorr (r) and Dirk Gladiator (l) Source: allivate.Air cargo software firm DAKOSY and airport operator Fraport have established a joint venture to develop cargo community systems.The new joint venture will be named Allivate and each of the two companies will hold of 50% share.Martina Schikorr of Fraport and Dirk ...
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NewsWFS to use 3D modelling software for ULDs
Source: WFS/ CindGround handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) will use 3D modelling software to build ULD’s more efficiently and optimise cargo capacity.WFS will deploy Cind’s ContourSpect 3D modelling software at selected stations across its Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia (EMEAA) network following a successful Proof of Concept (POC) trial ...
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DHL Forwarding and DSV manage Cathay shipments via CargoWise
CargoWise has teamed up with Cathay Cargo to offer DHL Global Forwarding and DSV real time management of shipments on the airline's Click & Ship booking platform via CargoWise.The companies are now able to plan, book, confirm and manage shipments in Cathay Cargo’s Click & Ship booking platform in real-time ...
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ANA connects DG Autocheck through APIs
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has become the first airline in Asia to implement the Connect API service that is part of IATA's Dangerous Goods (DG) AutoCheck.By connecting the IATA dangerous goods verification system through APIs, the airline hopes to speed up data processing and improve quality.Connect API was launched as ...
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NewsHNA Cargo teams up with cargo.one to boost digital sales
cargo.one and HNA Cargo have teamed up. Photo: cargo.oneChinese air logistics group HNA Cargo has partnered with digital booking platform cargo.one to offer freight forwarders in 107 markets access to its air cargo capacity, including routes into China and across Asia Pacific.This will be the first global digital sales venture ...
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NewsAFKLMP partners with SkyCell on ULDs
Adriaan den Heijer. Photo:Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) has selected technology company SkyCell as its unit load device (ULD) tracking partner.The partnership will see SkyCell integrate its IoT-driven visibility platform, SkyMind across AFKLMP's entire ULD fleet.The SkyMind technology includes advanced readers and tags, to provide airlines with real-time visibility ...
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NewsAirblox adds Fits Cargo to its platform
Source: AirbloxDigital air cargo capacity exchange Airblox has added Sri Lanka-based hybrid physical and virtual cargo carrier Fits Cargo to its marketplace.Forwarders on the Airblox platform now have access to Fits Cargo’s capacity and charter services.Fits Cargo is listing lanes out of key hubs such as Colombo (CMB), Chennai (MAA), ...
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Hactl to deploy thermal detection system for cargo
Hong Kong cargo handler Hactl will deploy a thermal detection system to provide an early warning for any potential fire hazards as it responds to increasing volumes of hazardous cargo.The Aerovision Technology Limited (ATL) system monitors the temperature of different cargo materials in real time and quickly identifies any abnormal ...
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NewsNatilus unveils training station for remote drone pilots
Natilus and Ameriflight have developed a ground control station for training remote pilots of drones that is anticipated to reduce operational costs for Natilus autonomous aircraft customers.Designed to seamlessly integrate with the Natilus family of next-generation cargo aircraft, the Natilus Pilot Operations Desk (POD) connects to a cloud network that ...
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NewsMenzies starts to roll out new cargo management system
Source: MenziesGround handler Menzies Aviation has begun the roll out of its new cargo management system (MACH).The new system from software firm Wipro has been put into operation at its facility at Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) in Romania and will initially be deployed at 10 locations.The handler is planning to ...
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NewsPuerto Rico life sciences community adds data dashboard
The Puerto Rico (PR) Life Sciences Air Cargo Community has launched a data and analytics dashboard that provides an overview of the US territory’s air cargo market.The customised dashboard, developed by Rotate, works by aggregating a range of data sources. It is hosted on the community’s new website, prlifesciencehub.org.Analysis includes ...
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NewsHactl adds automated service kiosks
Source: HactlHong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) is opening 12 new Automated Service Kiosks (ASKs) to speed up collection of import cargo from its giant SuperTerminal 1 facility.Hactl – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – is the first cargo terminal operator in Hong Kong to introduce such a ...
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NewsFive firms scoop a prize at IATA's latest cargo hackathon
Source: Qatar CargoFive 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 ...
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Insurance integration for Breeze and Barrington Freight
Barrington Freight has signed up with Breeze's integrated digital insurance platform.Use of the platform removes the need to source insurance separately, which Breeze claims reduces costs by avoiding high premiums charged by third-party insurance providers."Utilising Breeze’s AI-driven platform to optimise quote generation, policy binding, and claims processing, Barrington has significantly ...
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DB Schenker continues to roll out API connections with airlines
DB Schenker is continuing to add direct Application Programming Interface (API) connections with airlines' booking systems.This week, the forwarder announced it had created another API link, this time with American Airlines Cargo.The digitalisation investment is anticipated to streamline, simplify and speed up the air cargo shipment booking process, as well ...
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CCS UK trials digital collection note at Heathrow
Software firm CCS-UK is trialling a new e-collection note that it hopes will replace the paper version that is currently used for the pick up of air cargo shipments at airports.The electronic collection note is downloaded as a QR code by the forwarder, direct to the driver’s pre-registered smartphone through ...
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Booking portal Freightos sees Q3 revenues rise but losses deepen
Freightos continued to record improvements in both revenues and the number of transactions made on its booking portals in the third quarter but losses deepened.The company, which includes airfreight booking portal WebCargo, saw its revenues increase by 8.9% year on year to $5.1m in the third quarter of the year ...
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Wiremind develops capacity optimisation technology for forwarders
Wiremind is developing its capacity optimisation technology to better meet the needs of freight forwarders.The company said it is working closely with a number of forwarders and partners to enhance its SKYPALLET solution to accommodate the specific requirements of freight forwarders.Due to be released next year, SKYPALLET 2.0, will in ...