Hermes Logistics Technologies (HTL), a leading provider of cargo management systems for the airfreight industry, has appointed Alexis Labonne as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) as it prepares to roll out its latest version, called Hermes 5 (H5). The United Kingdom-headquartered tech leader, which has been pioneering digital solutions for airlines and air cargo handlers since 2002, will roll out H5 this year, with a leading European handling agent amongst its first … [Read more...] about Hermes readies for new H5 release with appointment of chief technology officer
IT
Korean Air to launch iCargo System
IBS Software (IBS), the IT solutions specialist for aviation industry, has inked a 7-year contract with Korean Air, a leading airline in the air cargo industry, to manage the airline’s cargo system. Under the contract, IBS will implement its award winning cargo management solution, iCargo, to manage the end-to-end cargo business functions of Korean Air. With the implementation, Korean Air will migrate from its existing legacy core system and a multitude of satellite systems, to a … [Read more...] about Korean Air to launch iCargo System
American Airlines Cargo modernizing technology for the future
American Airlines Cargo announced it will implement a next generation cargo management system. The new platform will transform the company’s technology across the entire American Airlines Cargo footprint. This is the Cargo organization’s largest investment to date—one that will position the company for future growth. The technology solution will significantly enhance the customer experience so American and its customers can grow faster together. Plus, it will bring exciting … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo modernizing technology for the future
IBS software to power MEA cargo movement
Airline IT solutions specialist IBS Software (IBS) has inked a multi-year contract with Lebanon’s flag carrier Middle East Airlines (MEA) to implement its iCargo solution to manage the cargo movement of the airlines world-wide. IBS’ widely acclaimed software was selected for its unique capability to provide a single unified platform to manage all cargo business needs; from worldwide sales, commercial and capacity management to handling operations at their operational nerve centre – the Beirut … [Read more...] about IBS software to power MEA cargo movement
DHL simplifies air freight quotations and bookings
DHL Global Forwarding introduces a new online freight quotation and booking service for international air freight transportation. The new service rapidly creates competitive customer quotations based on door-to-door all-in rates and transit information. The quotation and booking service connects to DHL Interactive, the global forwarding’s online customer portal, where it provides shipment tracking and the creation and distribution of customized shipment reports. The new online … [Read more...] about DHL simplifies air freight quotations and bookings
Japan Airlines and Champ Cargosystems sign new partnership
CHAMP Cargosystems, one of the leading suppliers of integrated IT solutions to the air cargo industry, builds on its relationship with Japan Airlines. As part of this technology partnership, CHAMP and Japan Airlines will engage in a series of projects that leverage IT to provide value to the airline’s customer base. In 2014, Japan Airlines transformed its global cargo business activities through the introduction of CHAMP’s suite of advanced cargo applications. Since then, the … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines and Champ Cargosystems sign new partnership







