Over the last few years, the shipping industry has been significantly impacted by macroeconomic issues. Faced with challenges such as volatility in fleet utilization, fluctuating freight rates and consolidation, shipping companies must transform themselves. In an ever-evolving data and technology-intensive environment, a critical avenue for shipping companies to compete and win is through digital transformation. Dynamic manufacturing value chains have caused shipping … [Read more...] about IT Roadmap for Connected Shipping
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Kale Logistics sets-up new center in Dubai
Kale Logistics Solutions - a leading global IT solutions provider focused on providing cutting edge technology solutions to the logistics industry has increased its international presence with a new set-up at Dubai World Central, Dubai. This will act as customer facing center and will enable a deeper engagement for Kale with the logistics industry stakeholders. Logistics and transportation industry has been witnessing an interesting transformation. Technology in logistics is … [Read more...] about Kale Logistics sets-up new center in Dubai
Aeromexico chooses SITA for connectivity across 50 international locations
Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, has selected SITA to provide network connectivity across more than 50 international locations. SITA’s world-class communications services will ensure Aeromexico will have full access to all its IT applications for back and front-office activities, including check-in and departure control, as the airline expands its routes across the world. The three-year agreement includes the provision of SITA CorporateConnect services at 50 locations to … [Read more...] about Aeromexico chooses SITA for connectivity across 50 international locations
Czech Republic chooses SITAONAIR to deliver Prague’s ATC communications gateway
The Czech Republic’s air navigation service provider has appointed SITAONAIR to deliver a “communication gateway” to its capital’s airport. SITAONAIR will support air-to-ground data link applications to Prague Airport through its Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) network. The ambition is to extend this capability out to other Czech airports in the future. SITAONAIR’s communication gateway will provide a channel for Air Navigation Service of … [Read more...] about Czech Republic chooses SITAONAIR to deliver Prague’s ATC communications gateway
Unisys and CSIRO’s Data61 collaborate for faster, more secure processing of passengers and parcels at international borders
Unisys Corporation and CSIRO’s Data61 announced a collaboration to develop an advanced data analytics solution for automated security risk assessment of travellers and cargo at air, land and sea borders. Under the collaboration, Unisys will fund joint research with Data61 to develop an advanced data analytics solution capable of detecting potential border security risks posed by travellers, visa applicants, cargo and parcels. It will build on Unisys’ existing large-scale border … [Read more...] about Unisys and CSIRO’s Data61 collaborate for faster, more secure processing of passengers and parcels at international borders
SkyFusion grows stronger with FAA and EUROCONTROL participation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that SkyFusion will include access to the US Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) operational data in addition to EUROCONTROLs pre-operational data, which is already incorporated. SkyFusion is an IATA-Harris Corporation cloud-based tool that enables airlines, air navigation service providers (ANSPs) and airports to share and exchange operational information across flight information regions. This improves airspace … [Read more...] about SkyFusion grows stronger with FAA and EUROCONTROL participation
