Kale supports digital operations at Budapest Airport
12 / 04 / 2024
Pictured (left front) René Droese, deputy CEO, and chief development officer, BUD (centre front) Vineet Malhotra, co-founder, and director, Kale Logistics Solutions signing the deal. Photo: Kale Logistics
Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale) is collaborating with Budapest Airport (BUD) to implement its Airport Cargo Community System (ACS).
The partnership between Kale Info Solutions B.V (Kale Info), the fully owned subsidiary of Kale, and the Hungarian airport aims to facilitate paperless operations and streamline cargo operations.
Presently, various cargo handlers and integrators use separate IT systems for data collection, reporting and transmission to the airport and the relevant authorities.
This includes parallel or double data communications, opportunities currently open to digitalise airfreight operation and business processes.
Kale’s ACS system is designed to provide enhanced visibility and transparency, enabling the real-time tracking and monitoring of cargo movements, incorporating automated regulatory compliance checks, which further streamlines operations, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
József Kossuth, cargo director for BUD, said: “Budapest Airport aims to become the main cargo hub in the Central and Eastern European region.
“We are on the right track, as the dedicated development of the BUD Cargo City in recent years has provided world-class infrastructure, which, combined with excellent connectivity and a tight-knit cargo community, is attracting more and more partners.
“We are now the fastest growing airport in the region in terms of cargo volume, as we handled a record 201,306 tons in 2023 with a 48.5% increase compared to 2019.
“The introduction of the new ACS adds an important innovative feature to BUD’s profile, further strengthening the hub function of the airport.
He further added: “The ACS will serve as a centralised platform, facilitating seamless communication and data exchange among all stakeholders involved in the cargo handling process.”
Vineet Malhotra, co-founder and director of Kale Logistics Solutions, said: “We are excited to partner with Budapest Airport in introducing our ACS, which will play a pivotal role in optimising cargo operations and enhancing overall efficiency.”
He added: “Through this collaboration, we aim to set new benchmarks in cargo handling and contribute to the continued growth and success of Budapest Airport, as a key logistics hub in Europe.”
