DSV has launched a new service called DSV Customs Classification as it aims to perform the arduous process on behalf of shippers to ensure regulatory compliance and ease the administrative hassle. The company said the new service will address the time-consuming process of overseeing all the requirements needed to comply with local customs regulations in different countries. “To be able to export a simple screw to one country, you need to sometimes determine many specific details in a … [Read more...] about DSV rolls out new customs classification service
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dnata boosts safety, efficiency in dangerous goods handling
dnata is further enhancing safety and efficiency in handling dangerous goods as it became the first air services provider to adopt IATA’s DG AutoCheck platform at over 20 airports globally. This digital solution checks the compliance of a shipper's declaration for dangerous goods (DGD) against all relevant rules and regulations contained in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). The platform uses optical character recognition technology to transform the DGD document into electronic … [Read more...] about dnata boosts safety, efficiency in dangerous goods handling
Logistics automation platform Slync.io raises $60m in funding
Shipping and logistics process automation company Slync.io last week raised $60 million after closing its series B funding round led by Goldman Sachs Growth. The Dallas-based company said it will use the investment to expand its physical presence in Asia and Europe and develop its core team. Logistics service providers face a major challenge in driving alignment between shippers, forwarders, carriers, and information systems, and whilst enterprises can’t afford to stop and wait for digital … [Read more...] about Logistics automation platform Slync.io raises $60m in funding
China’s TravelSky taps Unisys to expand capacity
Unisys Corporation and TravelSky, a leading provider of IT solutions for China's air travel and tourism industry, have signed a deal that will allow the latter to expand its processing capacity for cargo bookings, load calculations and passenger reservations to support the aviation sector's recovery. Under the contract, signed in the fourth quarter of 2020, Unisys will upgrade and expand TravelSky's processing capacity with the addition of advanced technology, powered by ClearPath® OS 2200 … [Read more...] about China’s TravelSky taps Unisys to expand capacity
Magali Beauregard joins CargoAi as new customer chief
CargoAi is pursuing its goal of digitalising air freight through human expertise by completing the lineup of its top management with the appointment of a new head for the customer department. Magali Beauregard, Lufthansa Cargo’s former commercial head for Asia Pacific is set to join CargoAi as chief customer officer effective February 2021. Prior to working with the German cargo carrier, she spent four years as account manager, global accounts at booking.com Matthieu Petot, CEO of CargoAi … [Read more...] about Magali Beauregard joins CargoAi as new customer chief
CHAMP, QR Cargo, Agility complete ONE Record pilot
The air cargo supply chain is making further steps toward better data transparency and connectivity as Champ Cargosystems announced the completion of the first phase of its IATA One Record pilot. One Record defines a common API for all electronic platforms used by stakeholders in the supply chain, particularly those involved in the data provisioning process. This would standardise the data exchange protocol in the air cargo industry and is expected to provide better data quality, control, … [Read more...] about CHAMP, QR Cargo, Agility complete ONE Record pilot
