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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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
Accelya appoints John Johnston as group CEO
Accelya, a provider of financial and business intelligence solutions to the airline and travel industry, has appointed John Johnston as group chief executive officer. Johnston's induction in Accelya’s leadership team is a part of the succession plan of Philippe Lesueur, president Accelya Group, who will continue to remain on the Board of Accelya companies and serve as an advisor. Johnston was, until recently, CEO of Champ Cargosystems. During his career, he has held senior executive … [Read more...] about Accelya appoints John Johnston as group CEO
SITA appoints new sales VP for Northern Europe
Air transport IT specialist SITA named Murray Smyth vice-president sales for Northern Europe, based in London. An aviation industry veteran, Smyth has more than 25 years of airline, travel, IT services and consulting expertise. Before this, Smyth founded and led the Airline and Travel Services Business Unit at IBS, a Dubai-based software provider and systems integrator. In this role, he successfully led the design, development and marketing of new solutions to improve customer sales, … [Read more...] about SITA appoints new sales VP for Northern Europe
Etihad switches to new cargo management system
Etihad Cargo has cutover to a new cargo management system on 18 January 2015 to provide its customers with greater communication and improved handling processes. The new cargo management system was developed in partnership with Hermes Logistics Technologies to meet Etihad Cargo’s specific requirements and provides an integrated IT solution that encompasses all the physical handling, documentation and messages, in real-time. A key benefit of implementing the new system is that it … [Read more...] about Etihad switches to new cargo management system