Qantas, Australia’s national carrier and one of the world’s leading airlines, has implemented IBS’ Cargo Management Solution in its international air freight division, Qantas Freight. Through this deployment, the airline has successfully migrated to IBS’ iCargo platform. iCargo, a new generation end-to-end logistics solution, replaced a legacy system at the end May with a cut over involving cargo operations in thirteen countries. The migration to … [Read more...] about Qantas Freight now running on IBS’ iCargo
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Descartes launches latest booking portal
Descartes Systems Group, a federated global logistics network, unveiled the latest version of its Global Freight Exchange (GF-X) air freight electronic booking portal. Descartes’ GF-X solution includes a comprehensive, on-line cargo reservation system where air carriers and freight forwarders can complete electronic air cargo bookings. Many of the world’s leading carriers and forwarders use Descartes’ products in major airfreight markets worldwide, including … [Read more...] about Descartes launches latest booking portal
The possible future of flight from MIT
In what could set the stage for a fundamental shift in commercial aviation, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – led team has designed a green aircraft that is estimated to use 70 per cent less fuel than current planes while also reducing noise and emission of nitrogen oxides (NOx). The design was one of two that the team, led by faculty from the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, presented to NASA last month as part of a US$2.1 million research contract to … [Read more...] about The possible future of flight from MIT
E-freight for Aramex, Dubai Customs & Emirates
Aramex, the global logistics and transportation solutions provider, has joined Dubai Customs and Emirates Airline in implementing the e-freight system, a first-of-its-kind initiative for the cargo industry in the Middle East. The initiative, spearheaded by Dubai Customs and Emirates Airline, makes Dubai the first city in the Middle East to adopt paperless cargo operations. The new e-freight system provides paper-free operations to enhance trade movement by allowing airlines, freight … [Read more...] about E-freight for Aramex, Dubai Customs & Emirates
E-freight for Aramex, Dubai Customs & Emirates
Aramex, the global logistics and transportation solutions provider, has joined Dubai Customs and Emirates Airline in implementing the e-freight system, a first-of-its-kind initiative for the cargo industry in the Middle East. The initiative, spearheaded by Dubai Customs and Emirates Airline, makes Dubai the first city in the Middle East to adopt paperless cargo operations. The new e-freight system provides paper-free operations to enhance trade movement by allowing airlines, freight … [Read more...] about E-freight for Aramex, Dubai Customs & Emirates
Canada to screen cargo in passenger bellies
In a move mirroring steps already well underway in the US, the Canadian government has announced a C$96 million (US$88.8 million) plan aimed at improving the security of Canadian air cargo, citing the potential for terrorist attacks within the commercial cargo system. The new measures, to be phased in over five years, include additional screening technologies and more stringent security checks for companies that screen cargo. While all cargo will be subject to the new measures, screening methods … [Read more...] about Canada to screen cargo in passenger bellies