All Technology articles – Page 22
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NewsSilk Way West responds to rising digital booking demand
Freighter operator Silk Way West Airlines is adding digital booking capabilities through a third-party portal for the first time in a response to a pandemic-driven increase in online bookings.The Baku-headquartered airline has signed up to place its capacity on WebCargo, allowing the platform's 10,000 users to make bookings on flights ...
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NewsSky Bridge Cargo opts for Awery on digitalisation
(L) Vitaly Smilianets, Awery Aviation Software and Abdulnasser AlSaei, Sky Bridge Cargo. Source: AwerySky Bridge Cargo has implemented Awery Aviation Software's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform as the carrier looks to enhance its digital presence.The system, which was implemented in two weeks, will connect the Bahrain-headquartered airline's sales, operations, and ...
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NewsCommercial hydrogen airships get closer
How the H2 Clipper airship will look. Photo: H2 ClipperH2 Clipper is being given a helping hand to develop and commercialise a global fleet of hydrogen-powered airships to aid sustainable transport.The aerospace and alternative energy company has been selected for Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Lab accelerator programme.H2 Clipper, which saw its ...
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NewsJapan Airlines extends technology partnership
Japan Airlines and CHAMP Cargosystems have extended their partnership. Photo: Konstantin Von Wedelstaedt (GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2 ), via Wikimedia CommonsJapan Airlines (JAL) and CHAMP Cargosystems have extended their partnership for a further five years.The carrier has been using CHAMP's Cargospot solution to manage its day-to-day cargo business ...
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NewsCargolux overhauls cargo management system
Cargolux will deploy IBS Software's iCargo SaaS solution to transform and manage its global air cargo business. Photo: IBS SoftwareCargolux has struck a deal with IBS Software for the replacement of its cargo management system.The European cargo airline will deploy IBS Software's iCargo SaaS solution to improve services ...
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NewsAmeriflight invests in automation
Ameriflight has partnered with Merlin Labs to invest in autonomous flight technology. Photo: AmeriflightAmeriflight is investing in autonomous and semi-autonomous flight technology.The US Part 135 cargo airline provides regional cargo aircraft services for overnight express carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL. It has partnered with Merlin Labs with the ...
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Emirates SkyCargo adopts PROS for dynamic pricing
Emirates SkyCargo has signed up to use the PROS Platform in order to develop real-time dynamic pricing for its online sales.The tie-up will see Emirates SkyCargo deploy PROS Smart Price Optimization and Management and PROS Smart Configure Price Quote which will give the cargo business "real-time dynamic pricing (for both ...
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MENA Cargo opts for Awery software
Freighter airline MENA Cargo has partnered with Awery Aviation Software to streamline operations on its scheduled and charter services across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.The Bahrain-headquartered MENA Cargo will use Awery’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) product, as well as its CargoBooking tool.Awery ERP is a web-based, customisable platform, which ...
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Booking portal cargo.one launches data insight platform
Airfreight booking platform cargo.one has released a new data product that aims to help airlines tailor their digital offering to meet customer demand.The new cargo.one 360 data and analytics product - which is free to use for the platform's airline partners - provides a range of metrics and key performance ...
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AirBridgeCargo to offer booking through CargoAi
AirBridgeCargo has continued with the rollout of its capacity on digital booking platforms through a new partnership with CargoAi.The all-cargo carrier said that it would make its " entire worldwide capacity offer available" on the platform.The move will allow forwarders to view prices and make bookings online to the more ...
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NewsFeeport connects with Dutch Customs on e-commerce clearance
Haiti Arendi. Source: FeeportTech firm Feeport's software platform for the bulk clearance of goods has been connected to Dutch Customs' new declaration system for the import of e-commerce.Feeports' x7trade platform will allow the automated declaration of bulk low-value (value below €150) e-commerce goods imported into or via the Netherlands from ...
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NewsCapacity optimisation firm Wiremind looks to grow in air cargo
Nathanael De Tarade. Source: WiremindCapacity optimisation software firm Wiremind is looking to expand in air cargo to meet the current challenge of a lack of space on aircraft.The company pointed out that as a result of the pandemic and the loss of bellyhold capacity it has become "more crucial" to ...
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IATA adds 'quote and book' service to rate portal
Airline association IATA has added a ‘quote and book’ function to its rate portal, with IAG Cargo the first cargo group to offer the new functionality.The addition of live rates and the option to book shipments onto IATA's Net Rates platform will accelerate "the distribution of rates to market while ...
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Pacific Air Cargo launches new cargo tracking system
Freighter operator Pacific Air Cargo has introduced PACTRAK, a new airfreight tracking and notification service.The tracking service is integrated into the company’s website and allows customers to know the status of their shipment at any point in its journey.The system offers shipment update notifications through SMS text messages, emails, or ...
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Lufthansa Cargo to offer booking through WiseTech Global
Lufthansa Cargo will add a direct connection to the WiseTech Global platform allowing users to make e-bookings on the carrier's services.The tie-up will provide CargoWise users with air cargo rates, flight availability and the booking confirmation in real-time."Through API connectivity, the connection will increase forwarder productivity, eliminate manual, error-prone data ...
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GSSA ATC signs up to booking portal CargoBooking
General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA) ATC Aviation Service is adopting online booking solution CargoBooking.The online portal, powered by Awery Aviation Software, allows ATC customers to book Airway Bills (AWB) and benefit from an end-to-end track-and-trace facility.ATC is using CargoBooking in Germany, where it is headquartered, starting with a major ...
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NewsAF KLM Cargo tests autonomous airside vehicle
Source: Air France KLM ©S.Aubry, Groupe ADPAirport operator Groupe ADP and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo have been testing an autonomous electric airside cargo transport vehicle at at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport.The autonomous vehicle from French startup OROK is equipped with a GPS system, artificial intelligence and numerous sensors enabling ...
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New digital platform tracks air cargo shipments live across supply chain
BlueBoxSystems has launched a digital platform called BlueBoxAir, which tracks airfreight shipments at every stage of the supply chain in real time.BlueBoxAir receives data from more than 130 airlines and more than 1,600 airports globally, enabling it to: receive minutely aircraft positions; track shipments' estimated arrival times, chargeable weights, transhipment ...
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NewsMasAir joins cargo.one ahead of its planned fleet expansion
Image source: cargo.oneFreighter operator MasAir has become the first Mexican carrier to join the online airfreight booking platform cargo.one.MasAir said its decision to partner with cargo.one is a "logical step forward, as it leaves the 'old normal' behind".The move follows MasAir confirming its fleet expansion plans from 2022 with A330-200P2F ...
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NewsNew air cargo booking tool hits the market
Tristan Koch. Source: AweryA new online air cargo booking portal has been launched as air cargo's digital transformation gains momentum.The CargoBooking.aero portal connects GSAs and airlines to their forwarder customers through the use of Application Programming Interface (API) connections.The portal, powered by Awery Aviation Software, uses real-time flight and rate ...