In this week's global wrap, we look back at week 24 to see the latest developments in the air cargo and wider aviation industry, including the recent step taken by the EU and US to preserve a level playing field between its main aircraft manufacturers. We also feature Worldwide Flight Services' operations centre at CDG to monitor cargo handling in EMEAA, as well as American Airlines and Finnair Cargo as they go online on CargoAi and cargo.one. We round up this week's wrap with B2B updates from … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 24
CargoAi
Q&A with CargoAI chief Matthieu Petot
Most would say air cargo is still playing catch up compared to other industries when it comes to digitalisation. But the opportunities are abundant. After a historic 2020 for cargo, CargoAi’s Matthieu Petot thinks the company has laid down a robust foundation to be one step ahead of the competition on the technology side. And 2021 could be the year we see digitalisation pick up. In December last year, the company tied up with IBS Software and Champ Cargosystems and integrated … [Read more...] about Q&A with CargoAI chief Matthieu Petot
CargoAi launches tools as forwarders pursue sustainability
CargoAi users are in for a treat as the platform will launch new features that would allow freight forwarders to track and trace CO2 emissions, as more companies take a sustainability approach and clean up their business activities. They can now choose routes and airlines based on their carbon impact and calculate the CO2 emitted from each shipment. Monthly reports are also available to allow clients to analyse their own impact and monitor improvements. With CargoAi’s unique Flight Search … [Read more...] about CargoAi launches tools as forwarders pursue sustainability
PLA Global Wrap: Week 10
In last week’s roundup, we take a look at some of the latest developments in and out of Asia Pacific, including dnata’s cargo milestone at Dubai International airport (DXB), DHL’s recent partnership with Indonesia’s Pelindo 1 and the all-women service centre launched by Blue Dart in India to celebrate International Women’s Day. Frankfurt Airport sees record February for cargo Despite the ongoing shortage in belly capacity, Frankfurt Airport saw a record February for its cargo operations … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 10
Magali Beauregard joins CargoAi as new customer chief
CargoAi is pursuing its goal of digitalising air freight through human expertise by completing the lineup of its top management with the appointment of a new head for the customer department. Magali Beauregard, Lufthansa Cargo’s former commercial head for Asia Pacific is set to join CargoAi as chief customer officer effective February 2021. Prior to working with the German cargo carrier, she spent four years as account manager, global accounts at booking.com Matthieu Petot, CEO of CargoAi … [Read more...] about Magali Beauregard joins CargoAi as new customer chief
Air cargo digitisation makes progress with CargoAi and Champ deal
Fresh from its most recent integration with IBS Software, CargoAi is making further strides to make digitisation accessible to all industry players by partnering with Champ Cargosystems. What this means is all airlines using Cargospot can be available for instant booking on CargoAi immediately, “if they wish,” without any investment on their side. “Airlines only need to inform us and after a few hours of testing, they can start to receive bookings directly in their Cargospot from … [Read more...] about Air cargo digitisation makes progress with CargoAi and Champ deal
