Answering the need of air cargo shippers for timely information, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a free online platform that helps match shipping needs with the availability of infrastructure capabilities and certifications of service providers across the the air cargo supply chain. Dubbed IATA ONE Source, the platform lists the latest operational information on airlines, airports, cargo handling facilities, freight forwarders, ground handlers, shippers, and … [Read more...] about IATA rolls out platform to show capacity and services availability for air cargo shippers
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CEVA Logistics teams up with WiseTech Global to roll out CargoWise platform
CEVA Logistics has partnered with Sydney-based WiseTech to roll out the CargoWise platform across its network, aiming to improve productivity and efficiency in its multimodal forwarding and contract logistics operations. With this integrated logistics platform, CEVA Logistics will simplify and standardise all 4PL operational processes over the next five years, replacing multiple legacy systems within the business and accelerating digitalisation, the company noted. CEVA Logistics says the … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics teams up with WiseTech Global to roll out CargoWise platform
Venture fund Starburst launches aviation accelerator programme in Singapore
Venture fund and accelerator Starburst has launched the Aviation Tech Accelerator Program in Singapore, aiming to provide solutions for airlines, airports, ground handlers, MRO companies and other players in the aviation industry, a press release confirmed. The programme is supported by Enterprise Singapore, Singapore Airlines, SATS and Panasonic Avionics Corporation, with mentorship support from the Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore), Microsoft, Cocoon Capital and … [Read more...] about Venture fund Starburst launches aviation accelerator programme in Singapore
Japan Airlines joins cohorts to test Tokyo’s drone delivery project
Japan Airlines joined a consortium of specialists that will test drive the use of drones for food and medicine delivery in Tokyo. Japan Airlines, with KDDI Corporation, East Japan Railway, Weathernews, Terra Drone Corporation announced the joint plan to the metropolitan government, as Tokyo sets out plans to adopt a drone delivery business model by 2022. To test the use of drones for pharma and food delivery, the project will transport medicines from Mediceo Corp.’s Tokyo warehouse to … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines joins cohorts to test Tokyo’s drone delivery project
CHAMP Cargosystems ties up with Google Cloud to fast-track air cargo’s digitalisation
In a partnership that would accelerate digitalisation in the air cargo industry, IT provider CHAMP Cargosystems has selected Google Cloud to provide an API platform and developer self-service portal option to all its software-as-a-Service (SaaS) customers, according to a press release. The platform’s self-service capabilities will allow airlines to easily connect with customers without using any messaging or bespoke interfaces. Google Cloud’s Apigee API management portal will allow CHAMP and … [Read more...] about CHAMP Cargosystems ties up with Google Cloud to fast-track air cargo’s digitalisation
InstoneAir awarded ETSO for new Fully Collapsible Airstable
InstoneAir, one of the world’s leading specialists in the air transportation of horses, has been awarded European Technical Standard Order (ETSO) authorisation by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its new Fully Collapsible Airstable, which lowers container positioning or return costs by enabling empty units to be transported in the lower decks of freighter and passenger aircraft. Designed to fit all wide-bodied freighters, including B747, B777, MD11, A310 and B767 … [Read more...] about InstoneAir awarded ETSO for new Fully Collapsible Airstable
