Press release As part of its digitalization agenda, MASkargo has entered into a distribution agreement with leading e-booking platform cargo.one. The aim is to bring a first-class digital booking experience to MASkargo’s customers and to expand its presence in key cargo markets. Freight forwarders using cargo.one will soon have access to MASkargo’s real-time rates and capacity at the click of a button and receive immediate confirmation of their bookings. cargo.one will benefit from MASkargo’s … [Read more...] about MASkargo and cargo.one announce partnership
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Unisys unveils piece-level tracking on air cargo software
Press Release Software provider Unisys today announced the availability of software functionality that will enable ‘for the first time’ tracking the status and location of each piece of shipment, allowing carriers and freight forwarders ‘newfound visibility’ throughout the supply chain. A new “piece-level tracking,” or PLT new function is integrated with the Unisys Cargo Core application and available to airlines. This, the company described, enables airlines to accelerate the operational … [Read more...] about Unisys unveils piece-level tracking on air cargo software
Qatar Airways, WiseTech Global team up to unify cargo data
Press release Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, and WiseTech Global, a leading provider of software solutions to the logistics industry, have commenced implementation of an extensive direct data connection between their global operating systems. The direct data connection between WiseTech’s leading CargoWise platform and Qatar Airways Cargo management system, CROAMIS, streamlines the exchange of critical operational data that reduces risk, complexity and costs for … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways, WiseTech Global team up to unify cargo data
Japan Airlines taps IBS Software to enhance cargo ops
Japan Airlines (JAL) is looking to provide better user experience for its cargo customers and partners and manage costs by replacing multiple legacy systems and migrating its operations to the cloud. The carrier is now using IBS Software’s iCargo Cargo Terminal Operation (CTO) for Japan to cover the import, export, transfers, as well as warehouse and airport operations across its domestic and international network. Despite the volatile conditions caused by the coronavirus, IBS said the … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines taps IBS Software to enhance cargo ops
TAC Index platform introduces four new trade routes
Air freight rate data provider TAC Index has added several new important routes to its growing list of air cargo indices, a press release confirmed. The newly launched routes include Vietnam to Europe, US to China, US to South America and US to Europe, which would provide significant data and insights for any party interested in air cargo. TAC Index says its route indices, based primarily on raw transaction data from freight forwarders, are now starting to incorporate further data points … [Read more...] about TAC Index platform introduces four new trade routes
AirAsia ramps up cargo services with blockchain technology
Airlines under the AirAsia Group are further strengthening their cargo footprint by marketing and selling available cargo spaces on flights with blockchain platform Freightchain. This will allow airlines within the group to fully interline its flights digitally with other carriers, allowing for a faster and more on-demand connectivity to transport cargo across Southeast Asia and other regions. The digital platform, considered the word’s first air cargo network based on blockchain, will … [Read more...] about AirAsia ramps up cargo services with blockchain technology