Barely eight months into his retirement, former global head of cargo for the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Des Vertannes has re-joined the air cargo industry, taking up a role as strategic advisor for IT firm, SmartKargo. Announcing Vertannes’ new role in the company, Jay Shelat, SmartKargo executive VP, Sales and Marketing said: "We are fortunate to have Des on board. “Des’ more than four decades of air cargo experience, … [Read more...] about SmartKargo pulls a coup, brings Vertannes onboard
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SmartKargo to power cargo at Hawaiian Airlines
SmartKargo announced that Hawaiian Airlines is its first customer in the Western Hemisphere. “We are delighted to partner with SmartKargo as we continue to build our cargo business,” said Tim Strauss, Hawaiian’s vice president-Cargo. “Our cargo revenues have more than doubled over the past three years, and we believe that SmartKargo’s 100 per cent Cloud solution, robust, shipper-to-receiver functionality, and ease of use will help us grow the business further … [Read more...] about SmartKargo to power cargo at Hawaiian Airlines
Fontinalis invests in SmartKargo
Air cargo management solution provider SmartKargo has secured an investment from Fontinalis Partners, a firm solely focused on investing in and scaling technology companies that are advancing next-generation mobility. “We are delighted to partner with Fontinalis Partners as we expand our business globally,” said Milind Tavshikar, SmartKargo founder and CEO. “Fontinalis’ commitment to drive innovation across next-generation mobility and depth of … [Read more...] about Fontinalis invests in SmartKargo
