CHAMP adds ONE Record solution

Air cargo software provider CHAMP Cargosystems has added a new solution that allows forwarders, airlines and ground handlers to engage with IATA’s ONE Record data sharing standard.

The 1Neo-Connect service allows air cargo companies to connect with ONE Record data exchanges through CHAMPS’ systems and API connections.

The company said the solution would “ease and accelerate” ONE Record adoption across the industry.

ONE Record has been developed by IATA as a data-sharing standard that will replace legacy formats such as Cargo IMP and XML.

Chris McDermott, chief executive at CHAMP, said: “The future of air cargo demands a paradigm shift—from document-centric to data-centric. By embracing ONE Record and leveraging dynamic solutions like 1Neo-Connect, the air cargo community can enjoy the benefits of harmonised information exchange, unlocking unprecedented visibility and efficiency across the supply chain.

“We’re immensely proud of the real-world applications we’ve already deployed and are excited to continue developing new use cases that will benefit the entire industry.”

Henk Mulder, head of digital cargo at IATA, added: “This innovative solution exemplifies the collaborative spirit needed to transform air cargo into a truly data-driven digitalised ecosystem, unlocking greater efficiency and visibility for all stakeholders.”

At this year’s IATA World Cargo Symposium, CHAMP chief commercial officer Nicholas Xenocostas highlighted the benefits of the ONE Record standard.

He identified three areas where the project will benefit the air cargo industry; competitiveness, accuracy and future-proofing.

“It also provides a single source of truth. In ONE Record you go and fetch data from the source so by definition, the data quality will be better. There will be fewer errors and more consistent data.

“It will also help future proof because we are removing the limitations of the current protocols.”

However, Xenocostas added that there were also several challenges with getting the industry to adapt to the new standard.

For one, he said that while IATA’s had set a target for air cargo stakeholders to have ONE Record capability by January 1 2026, the reality is that multiple systems, such as paper, XML and cargo-IMP, were all likely to continue to be in use or some time yet, which would create complexity.

ONE Record to deliver benefits but also challenges