Air Canada Cargo has awarded a major contract to Strategic Aviation Solutions Int’l (SASI) for the review and upgrade-planning phase of their Cargo Hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The scope of the project is a complete review and upgrade proposal for the facility including the IT enhancements and material handling processes in order to ensure maximum efficiency and customer satisfaction. “We are very proud to be awarded this major contract with such a prestigious client as … [Read more...] about Air Canada awards Pearson Int’l contract to SASI
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CHAMP Cargosystems partners with CargoXS
CHAMP Cargosystems has partnered with CargoXS to provide its Cargo Quality Center service to its clients. This state of the art real-time warehouse work progress monitoring product provides airlines and ground handling services the tools to enhance quality of work and improve client satisfaction of services offered. With access to both systems, both CHAMP’s and CargoXS’ clients will benefit with better service, wider access, and better market penetration. “It is a natural fit for our two … [Read more...] about CHAMP Cargosystems partners with CargoXS
Kewill begins process to joing WCA’s WIN e-platform
Kewill, a leading provider of innovative solutions for supply chain execution, officially begins process to add WIN connectivity to its MOVE forwarding platform and becomes the newest vendor member of the WCA. “With over 6,000 independent forwarder members in 180 countries, many of whom already use Kewill solutions, our partnership with WCA will help us to grow our customer base,” said Doug Braun, CEO, Kewill. “MOVE's architecture already supports seamless connectivity and the new … [Read more...] about Kewill begins process to joing WCA’s WIN e-platform
Qatar Cargo pioneers Cargo-XML implementation
Qatar Airways Cargo has become the first carrier to fully adopt, implement and integrate the next generation messaging standard, Cargo Extensible Mark-up Language or Cargo-XML in its core cargo management system, CROAMIS. The Cargo-XML messaging is an initiative mandated by International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a preferred standard for electronic communication between airlines and other air cargo stakeholders such as shippers, freight forwarders, ground-handling agents, … [Read more...] about Qatar Cargo pioneers Cargo-XML implementation
Payload conference shaping up to be best yet
This year’s highly anticipated Payload Asia Conference and Awards in Hong Kong on 28-29 September – now in its fifth year – is shaping up to the best event to date. Two days of hot topics in the air cargo supply chain will be discussed in six roundtables – Hub or Hubris, Disruption, E-commerce, Dangerous Goods, One Belt – One Road and Maindeck. A facility tour hosted by Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminal Ltd (HACTL) will also be a key event on the first afternoon. Networking will also be a key … [Read more...] about Payload conference shaping up to be best yet
TIACA’s Doug Brittin to step down end of the year
Doug Brittin, secretary general of the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) since 2013, has advised the Board of Directors that he will retire at the end of this year. A selection committee, under the direction of TIACA vice-chairman Sebastiaan Scholte of Jan de Rijk Logistics has been established and has commenced the process to review and recruit candidates. Brittin will stay with TIACA in an advisory capacity once the new secretary general has been appointed to ensure a smooth … [Read more...] about TIACA’s Doug Brittin to step down end of the year