Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has joined forces with Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and Shanghai Commercial Bank to launch an industry-first pilot aimed at transforming B2B payment flow for SME freight forwarders. The pilot’s inaugural transaction was successfully completed at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), a leading global air cargo hub, marking a major milestone in Visa’s strategy to advance seamless, secure supply chain payments. Focusing on co-loading payments, a … [Read more...] about Visa, Airport Authority Hong Kong and Shanghai Commercial Bank pilot smart working capital solution to digitise supply chain finance in Hong Kong
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WiseTech Global completes strategic acquisition of e2open
WiseTech Global (WiseTech), developer of leading logistics execution software CargoWise, announced on 4 August 2025 the completion of the acquisition of U.S.-based E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (e2open), a leading provider of cloud-based trade and supply chain SaaS solutions for the world’s largest companies, for $3.30 per share in cash equating to an enterprise value of $2.1 billion which is fully debt funded from a new syndicated debt facility, as previously announced to the market on 26 May … [Read more...] about WiseTech Global completes strategic acquisition of e2open
Airport Authority supports digital trade finance leveraging HKIA Cargo Data
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) took part in Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) Data Summit 2025 on 28 July 2025, discussing the way forward for the advancement of the digital trade finance ecosystem by leveraging the digitalised cargo data at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). As a member of the Expert Panel on Project CargoX established by HKMA, AAHK has participated in enhancing digital trade finance leveraging air cargo data on its HKIA Cargo Data Platform. Launched in 2021, … [Read more...] about Airport Authority supports digital trade finance leveraging HKIA Cargo Data
CHAMP Cargosystems and IAG Cargo partner in AI-driven document automation
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, has partnered with CHAMP Cargosystems to adopt CHAMP A2Z Scan, an AI-powered application that automates the conversions from paper to digital Air Waybills (AWBs) and other documents. The partnership follows a recent successful trial. CHAMP A2Z Scan, a new service powered by CHAMP’s Cargospot-neo platform, is designed to help airlines and ground handling agents (GHAs) automate Air Waybill (AWB) data entry for consolidation with all … [Read more...] about CHAMP Cargosystems and IAG Cargo partner in AI-driven document automation
Kale Logistics: Leading the digital-green convergence in supply chains
The logistics industry faces a pivotal moment as companies navigate dual pressures: reducing environmental impact while enhancing operational efficiency. Kale Logistics Solutions leads this transformation, demonstrating that digitalisation and sustainability are complementary forces rather than competing priorities. By integrating sustainability as a fundamental component of its digital strategy, Kale has developed solutions that simultaneously streamline operations and deliver measurable … [Read more...] about Kale Logistics: Leading the digital-green convergence in supply chains
China Airlines Cargo partners with innovative integrated freight platform to streamline bookings
China Airlines (CAL, a Taiwan-based carrier) announced that it is partnering with the cargo pricing, booking and sales platforms “WebCargo by Freightos” and “cargo.one” to provide one-stop services for capacity searching, instant pricing, and online bookings. Customers can use the platforms to find the next available cargo space that meets their requirements then make a booking directly through the convenient online booking system. The all-new cargo service is the first of its kind in the … [Read more...] about China Airlines Cargo partners with innovative integrated freight platform to streamline bookings
