Air Canada has signed an agreement with Mercator, a Dubai-headquartered provider of software and technology-enabled outsourcing solutions to the aviation industry, to manage and optimise its revenue accounting system for cargo operations using Mercator's RAPID Cargo solution. RAPID Cargo is a cargo revenue accounting solution that gives airlines the tools to efficiently manage their complex cargo operations, by providing them with a clear view of how their businesses are performing. It … [Read more...] about Air Canada selects Mercator’s RAPID Cargo solution
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Jettainer opens Frankfurt hub
Jettainer has inaugurated its expanded logistics centre at Frankfurt Airport. At the so called JettHub FRA, all resources are now bundled. The new facility guarantees immediate availability of ULD handling, maintenance and repair services at Germany's largest air traffic hub. Around 750,000 units a year can be moved at the site, which covers an area of 17,000 square metres. JettHub can host up to 9,000 containers and pallets at the same time. It is directly linked to the apron by a 24/7 … [Read more...] about Jettainer opens Frankfurt hub
e-Fast Delivery launched at Schiphol
Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo has joined forces with Rhenus and Cargonaut in launching e-Fast Delivery, a new concept to simplify the cargo delivery process. Since 13 May, truck drivers have been able to deliver air cargo at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol directly to designated loading docks without first stopping at the documentation desk. The new eLink system sends an automatic message to the warehouse management system. The handler then checks that: • the shipment is ready for carriage … [Read more...] about e-Fast Delivery launched at Schiphol
Celebi upgrades air cargo management system
German cargo handler Celebi Cargo Frankfurt has upgraded to the latest version of the Hermes air cargo management system. Hermes IT and cargo experts were on hand during the switchover with both Celebi stations at FRA upgraded overnight and back to ‘business as usual’ by early the next morning. Yuval Baruch, CEO Hermes, said: "We are very pleased that such an important air cargo market like Germany has reacted so positively to a strategic company goal to upgrade all customers to … [Read more...] about Celebi upgrades air cargo management system
Jettainer manages ULDs for Thomas Cook
Jettainer is taking over the management and servicing of all the air-freight containers for the Thomas Cook Group Airlines. One of the new ultra-light containers was symbolically handed over at the signing ceremony on 5 May 2015 at the “transport logistic” / Air Cargo Europe exhibition in Munich. Jettainer has already been working for Condor since 2006. As part of the extension of the cooperation arrangement, a joint agreement has now been signed to cover Thomas Cook … [Read more...] about Jettainer manages ULDs for Thomas Cook
MAS signs for SITA flight tracking
Malaysia Airlines will be the first carrier to implement global flight tracking using SITA OnAir’s AIRCOM FlightTracker, starting this summer. The airline has already conducted extensive testing of the technology, which uses existing equipment and re-purposes air traffic control data. This ground-based software upgrade allows airlines to follow aircraft positions and identify any unexpected deviations or gaps in position reports. Because it utilises existing equipment, the solution is … [Read more...] about MAS signs for SITA flight tracking