Indian low cost carrier, SpiceJet, has become the first airline in India to deploy SmartKargo’s cloud-based air cargo management solution for its in-house and international cargo operations. SmartKargo, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US offers an advanced air cargo management solution, leveraging three signficant IT advances: Cloud computing, mobile platforms and data analytics. Unlike older cargo systems that require expensive, dedicated hardware and software, SmartKargo – built by … [Read more...] about SpiceJet taps SmartKargo to power its cargo ops
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Amazon forms cargo alliance with Patel in India
Online retailer Amazon has formed an air cargo alliance with Patel Integrated Logistics to ensure next day delivery for wider range of customers in India. Amazon is in the process of extending its vendor base and identifying logistics providers in India, reports The Economic Times. Patel Logistics is securing exclusive tie-ups with airlines such as IndiGo, Jet Airways and SpiceJet to cope up with delivery of bulk Amazon goods, as online retail sales are expected to increase during … [Read more...] about Amazon forms cargo alliance with Patel in India
India not likely to OK foreign investment
The Indian government is unlikely to allow foreign airlines to directly buy stakes in local carriers before the upcoming federal elections, Dow Jones reported. Indian carriers, like Kingfisher Airlines and SpiceJet, have urged the government to allow them to sell stakes to raise funds with foreign carriers including British Airways and Virgin Airways having expressed interest in investing in India's growing aviation sector. The finance ministry official's comments follow a recent Economic Times … [Read more...] about India not likely to OK foreign investment
