A new partnership aims to elevate standards in the air cargo sector, particularly in transparency and reliability, as Neutral Air Partner teamed up with IATA interest group Cargo iQ.

Cargo iQ is focused on enhancing supply chain transparency and its main projects involve the standardization of processes and the implementation of quality benchmarks. One of the group’s main features is its advanced visibility functions, which provides real-time insight into the movement of shipments from its planning stage using a “route map” shared by both the airline and the freight forwarder.

This route map enables forwarders to monitor air cargo movement and receive real-time replanning information and exception handling alerts.

This visibility function using the route map is also available for small and medium enterprises at a tailored price for their scale and with simplified onboarding.

Lothar Moehle, Executive Director of Cargo iQ, said shippers and their associations are urging for better quality, visibility and reliability as key requirements, and for Neutral Air Partner, this will equip its members to do just that.

“Our standards allow companies to know exactly how and when their shipment in planned to go through each step of the journey, from freight on hand (FOH) to delivery (DLV),” explained Laura Rodríguez, implementation manager for Cargo iQ.

As the industry continues to navigate challenges and embrace opportunities, the two groups hope the new partnership will be a catalyst for future collaborations that prioritize efficiency and reliability within the air cargo industry.