GTA dnata has completed its IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration, after a comprehensive audit of the company and its ground-handling operations at the Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Antonio Alvarez, CEO of GTA dnata welcomed the ISAGO registration for its Toronto operations, where the ground handler provides ramp, passenger and cargo handling services to 17 airlines. "We are committed to engaging our colleagues at all levels of the organisation and … [Read more...] about GTA dnata completes IATA safety audit for Toronto operations
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
WFS cracks code on real-time ULD tracking with Bluetooth technology
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) worked with Waterloo-based software provider Descartes to deploy Bluetooth readers across its network and provide real-time visibility for shipments and cost-efficient asset management to its airline customers. The global cargo handler has initiated the use of Descartes core Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) readers at some of the major hubs. These readers were designed to track the movement of tagged shipments and unit load devices (ULDs) in the air or on the … [Read more...] about WFS cracks code on real-time ULD tracking with Bluetooth technology
Air cargo handler WFS taps Transputec for cybersecurity
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has partnered with IT services provider Transputec to boost cyber security monitoring across its global network which comes at a time when safety and security have become even more important as vaccines start to roll out. Transputec, who also launched its own thermal scanner, will provide round-the-clock protection of WFS’ air cargo and ground handling operations, made up of 21,800 employees at 171 stations in 22 countries across five continents. The IT … [Read more...] about Air cargo handler WFS taps Transputec for cybersecurity
dnata launches platform to speed up air freight handling in Dubai
dnata has launched a cloud-based platform in partnership with software provider Siemens Digital Logistics, which would ensure just-in-time freight handling across its Dubai operations. ADM (Appointment and Dock Management) allows freight forwarders to book an appointment online with the cargo terminal to deliver and pick up consignments and determines the optimal slot for delivery or acceptance of goods. Also read: dnata teams up with local ground handler to amp up Indonesian … [Read more...] about dnata launches platform to speed up air freight handling in Dubai
Hermes, ITU researchers to test AI prototype for dnata Australia
Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) is working with researchers from the IT University of Copenhagen and dnata Australia to analyse the ground handler’s cargo activity to develop predictive business analytics models. The research team will use AI algorithms to develop machine learning models that will enable dnata to make business process decisions with key insights on efficiencies, costs, and new services. Also read: dnata deploys Hermes 5 software at six Australian airports The ITU … [Read more...] about Hermes, ITU researchers to test AI prototype for dnata Australia
Swissport opens freight hub, greets Cathay Pacific Cargo in Frankfurt
Swissport and Cathay Pacific Cargo have signed a 5-year contract at Frankfurt airport, with the first shipment arriving at the ground handler’s recently opened air cargo hub. The 17,000-square-metre warehouse, built in less than a year, has direct tarmac access and has 50 percent more capacity compared to the former hub at the Cargo City South logistics district. It has an integrated pharma hub occupying 1,560 square metres, with temperature-controlled zones for handling sensitive … [Read more...] about Swissport opens freight hub, greets Cathay Pacific Cargo in Frankfurt