Andrea Robinson, business development manager-UK for CargoWise edi, a leading provider of integrated international supply chain logistics management systems, says that throughout the freight forwarding industry many companies remain locked into their existing IT legacy systems and may not be taking advantage of new technological options that offer superior software solutions to better control supply chain costs. “There are numerous new software products available to the freight … [Read more...] about Legacy systems could be hindrance
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AmSafe acquires Hoffmann assets
AmSafe, a leading provider of highly engineered restraint systems, has announced that the AmSafe Bridport Ltd. unit has completed the purchase of certain intellectual property and other assets of Hoffmann Air Cargo Equipment (Hoffmann ACE). Hoffmann ACE is a privately-held company specialising in the manufacture of ULD pallet nets. AmSafe and Hoffmann ACE have been leading contributors to improving standards within the ULD industry and innovators in developing lightweight textile product … [Read more...] about AmSafe acquires Hoffmann assets
Descartes launches latest booking portal
Descartes Systems Group, a federated global logistics network, has 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
SWISS extends agreement with Traxon Europe
The cargo division of Swiss International Air Lines, Swiss WorldCargo, has recently extended its agreement with Traxon Europe, which was first signed in 2002. In addition, the scope of the agreement was expanded in an ongoing effort to simplify operations and reduce costs with Swiss WorldCargo now exclusively using Traxon Europe as CCS (cargo community system) for host-to-host (EDI)messaging. “We are very pleased to continue working with Traxon Europe. The e-communication services … [Read more...] about SWISS extends agreement with Traxon Europe
Blue Dart opts for Boeing productivity tool
Boeing and Blue Dart Aviation, India’s largest and only dedicated domestic freighter airline, announced that Boeing Commercial Aviation Services will provide Maintenance Performance Toolbox for the airline’s Boeing 757-200 Freighter fleet. Toolbox is a software-based productivity tool designed to unify an airline’s maintenance data, enhancing accessibility and providing greater efficiency in maintenance and engineering operations. “Our … [Read more...] about Blue Dart opts for Boeing productivity tool
Rostekhnologii and Thales to cooperate
Russian high tech industrial company Rostekhnologii and British aerospace giant Thales have announced they are strengthening their cooperation in the air traffic management and integrated modular avionics for the civil aviation. The parties reached an agreement to carry out the necessary work to establish a joint venture involving Rostekhnologii engineering subsidiary, Aviapriborostroyeniye and Thales. The joint venture will be set up to develop, manufacture and organise after sales service in … [Read more...] about Rostekhnologii and Thales to cooperate
