UK-headquartered software provider Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) has partnered with Singapore-based SPEEDCARGO, which specialises in AI and robotics, to further automate cargo handling at Singapore’s Changi Airport. Hermes said the integration between SPEEDCARGO’s CARGO EYE solution and HLT’s New Generation (NG) Ecosystem at the point of cargo acceptance will make enhanced digital information of physical cargo available within the Hermes CMS. “With this collaboration, the ground … [Read more...] about Hermes partners with SPEEDCARGO in Singapore
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Xeneta secures US$80m in fresh funding
Freight rate benchmarking and analytics platform Xeneta has raised $80 million in a fund-raising round led by equity-backed firm Apax Digital. The Oslo-based startup said the injection of new funds now meant it was valued at $265 million. The company will use the funds to accelerate investments in platform development and to grow its global team as it looks to expand into new markets. Xeneta’s reporting and analytics platform provides shipping and air cargo stakeholders the data to … [Read more...] about Xeneta secures US$80m in fresh funding
Thales Singapore names new country head
Tech company Thales has appointed Emily Tan as country director for Thales Singapore and as CEO for Thales Solutions Asia Pte Ltd, effective 1 September 2022. The Singaporean native, who spent 14 years with Shell assuming leadership roles, will oversee the 2,000-strong Thales team across three sites in the city-state, including the Group’s Digital Identity & Security manufacturing centre located at Ayer Rajah Crescent and the Group’s largest avionics production and MRO facility at Changi … [Read more...] about Thales Singapore names new country head
Finnair’s cargo capacity is now on CargoWise
Finnair Cargo and WiseTech Global have partnered to enable freight forwarders to efficiently choose, book, confirm and change shipments in real time within the CargoWise platform. Connecting with Finnair Cargo’s operational system SkyChain via APIs, CargoWise customers now have direct access to Finnair Cargo’s flight schedules, rates, capacity and inventory across 24 countries in Asia, Europe and the US. It is available now. Finnair Cargo offers fast, high-quality transport between Asia, … [Read more...] about Finnair’s cargo capacity is now on CargoWise
Ethiopian Airlines extends contract with CHAMP
Ethiopian Airlines has extended its partnership agreement with cargo IT solutions provider CHAMP Cargosystems for another 5 years. Under the agreement, Ethiopian, who has been a customer for 30 years, will continue to benefit from the acclaimed Cargospot suite of applications to manage its day-to-day sales and commercial activities and support its handling operations at Addis Ababa airport (ADD). In addition, Ethiopian will continue to operate other CHAMP solutions to manage its business, … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Airlines extends contract with CHAMP
Awery backs plans to rebuild the ANTONOV Mriya
Ukrainian tech company Awery Aviation Software (Awery) has pledged its support to rebuild the ANTONOV MRIYA AN-225, it stated in a press release dated 24 August 2022. Ukrainian startup Metal Time has developed a working mechanical design kit model of the MRIYA AN-225 cargo plane, and profits from the sale will be donated to Antonov for rebuilding the Mriya aircraft; rehousing employees; as well as educating and training new engineers and pilots for Ukraine. “Awery cannot stand by … [Read more...] about Awery backs plans to rebuild the ANTONOV Mriya
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