The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of a safety campaign to reduce the number of ground handling incidents involving Unit Load Devices (ULDs). Through raising awareness of the need for careful handling of ULDs across all touch points, the campaign seeks to minimise flight safety risk and reduce the number of incidents of aircraft and container damage from mishandling. IATA’s target is to save the cargo industry around US$264 million annually through promoting … [Read more...] about IATA launches ULD safety awareness campaign
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Hellmann Worldwide goes with Freightos for rate management
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics announced that it is completing a global rollout of the Freightos AcceleRate rate management and auto-quote system to further increase value for customers and improve operational efficiency across all modes. Selected after an extensive vetting process, the AcceleRate rate management and sales digitalisation system is already optimising air, ocean, truck and rail freight pricing and sales for Hellmann Worldwide Logistics offices globally. As a result, Hellmann … [Read more...] about Hellmann Worldwide goes with Freightos for rate management
WCA forwarders get free e-AWB platform access
Independent forwarder members of the WCA will all have free access to WIN's e-Air Waybill (e-AWB) platform for the remainder of this year, delegates at the WCA's Annual Conference 2016 heard in mid-March in Abu Dhabi. The web-based platform, which connects to over 90 airlines, is now open for WCA members - numbering 6,056 member offices in 186 countries - to submit any International Air Transport Association (IATA) Resolution 672 (paperless) e-AWB free of charge on the web, as well as make … [Read more...] about WCA forwarders get free e-AWB platform access
Singapore, Japan partner on ATM modernisation and Seamless Sky
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the Civil Aviation Bureau of Japan (JCAB) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to jointly promote air traffic management (ATM) transformation in the Asia Pacific. The MoC will facilitate the sharing of information, knowledge and expertise between the two organisations. It will also enable collaboration in ATM modernisation efforts and in research activities to develop ATM concepts, solutions and technologies for the next generation of … [Read more...] about Singapore, Japan partner on ATM modernisation and Seamless Sky
Tiaca creates new shippers’ advisory committee
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has created a new Shippers’ Advisory Committee to be chaired by Lars J.T. Droog of Tosoh Corporation. The group will complement TIACA’s other committees and review all elements of the supply chain in order to make improvements with the interests of the shipper in mind. “Shipper feedback is paramount in any effort to improve the air freight supply chain, said Sanjiv Edward, TIACA chairman. “TIACA has set-up this Shippers' Advisory Committee to … [Read more...] about Tiaca creates new shippers’ advisory committee
Oman Air aims for the cloud with SmartKargo
Oman Air has chosen SmartKargo, providers of a 100 per cent cloud-based air cargo management solution, to power their cargo sales and operations, beginning June 2016. SmartKargo offers a robust set of tools for managing warehouse and ramp operations, accessible from any device with an Internet connection. And with a system “born on the cloud,” every partner in the Oman Air cargo chain will have instant access to shipment information. According to SmartKargo, there’s is the only cargo … [Read more...] about Oman Air aims for the cloud with SmartKargo