Ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platform Xeneta has acquired Amsterdam-based CLIVE Data Services in a partnership that looks to offer a more comprehensive view into the global ocean and air freight markets. Niall van de Wouw, co-founder of CLIVE Data Services, will join Xeneta as chief air freight officer. The move comes at a time of heightened demand for timely shipment data amidst supply chain disruptions and cargo delays. Seven months back Xeneta revealed plans … [Read more...] about Clive’s van de Wouw joins Xeneta as air freight chief
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ECS teams up with Wiremind to digitise air cargo
ECS Group’s Cargo Digital Factory and Wiremind have recently unveiled a new venture to support the air cargo industry by providing players with tangible technology. The French connection will focus their efforts on digitalising as many air cargo processes as possible through its new venture CargoTech. CargoTech will bank on the mix of successful solutions from both companies, including Wiremind’s SkyPallet software which helps stakeholders in cargo volume evaluation and flight … [Read more...] about ECS teams up with Wiremind to digitise air cargo
Ethiopian rolls out online cargo booking app
Africa’s largest network operator, Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, is looking to heighten the cargo customer experience with the launch of a new feature that enables online cargo reservations. The platform, available for Android and IOS, enables customers to check flight schedules, space availability, and loadability of freight and make real-time booking in a dedicated portal at cargobooking.ethiopianairlines.com Customers can also submit enquiries, receive notifications when the … [Read more...] about Ethiopian rolls out online cargo booking app
Wiremind doubles down on air cargo with data expertise
Whilst the world’s transport modes tried to navigate bottlenecks to manage supply chains, software experts and data scientists have been working remotely to speed up the digitalisation and automation of the air cargo and logistics industry. Software and optimization company Wiremind recently has doubled down on its air cargo division and is actively hiring. The company’s data scientists and software experts are working with the likes of Emirates, Qantas, United and Atlas Air to speed up the … [Read more...] about Wiremind doubles down on air cargo with data expertise
cargo.one expands into South America with LATAM signup
LATAM Airlines and its cargo subsidiaries, partnered with digital cargo booking platform cargo.one to allow instant air freight booking and complete data visibility. Cargo.one said the timing could not be more opportune as the South American airline has plans to double its B767 freighter fleet over the next two years. Also read: MASkargo and cargo.one announce partnership The cargo booking platform started offering capacity and rates in North America in August this year for 18 airlines, … [Read more...] about cargo.one expands into South America with LATAM signup
Bahrain-based airline taps Awery to streamline cargo ops
Bahrain-headquartered cargo airline MENA Cargo has partnered with Awery Aviation Software to streamline operations across its scheduled and charter services. The two signed a deal at Dubai’s airshow in November for the use of Awery’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) product and its cargo booking tool. Awery ERP is a web-based, customisable platform, which MENA Cargo will initially use for flight and crew operations, and charter sales management. Meanwhile, the cargo booking tool delivers … [Read more...] about Bahrain-based airline taps Awery to streamline cargo ops
