Technology – Page 12
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NewsGroundforce Portugal to upgrade to Hermes SaaS
Paulo Colla Carvalheiro, planning, processes and innovation director, Groundforce PortugalHermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) is to upgrade long-term customer Groundforce Portugal to its latest cloud-based Hermes 5 Software as a Service (SaaS) cargo management system.Switching to Hermes SaaS will being major enhancements in terms of security and increasing the speed, volume ...
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NewsCargo iQ improves shipment visibility
Chris Davies, technology and product manager at Cargo iQ. Photo: CargoiQCargo iQ, the not-for-profit airfreight quality standards group, has updated its offset management platform ENCORE to offer greater visibility of shipments.The upgrade offers ground handling agents (GHAs) access to service timelines for shipments that can be related to the GHAs’ ...
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NewsCargo.one launches new platform to speed up import bookings
Cargo.one has today launched a new platform that allows agent-to-agent bookings to speed up the process of making import bookings.The new cargo.one pro platform allows importers to compare and book rates instantly through verified forwarders.The platform will speed up the import booking process by removing the need for back-and-forth emails ...
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NewsSetting the record straight
Photo: Travel mania/ ShutterstockIATA’s ONE Record project aims to achieve full digitalisation of air cargo information among its members using a common standard by the end of 2025, putting an end to the ‘black hole’ shippers have traditionally had to endure. But how will the scheme work and what are ...
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NewsFlying Whales selects generator for cargo airship
Source: Flying WhalesCargo airship firm Flying Whales has selected Honeywell's one-megawatt generator to power its in-development hybrid airship.The LCA60T is a 200 m long vertical take-off and landing aircraft with a 60 tonne payload capacity.The generator will create a hybrid propulsion system by being integrated with a gearbox and a ...
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CargoAi helps customers to go paperless
CargoAi has launched a new feature to support its users with the transition to the electronic Air Waybill (eAWB).The digital company said that from April 3 the 9,000 freight forwarders using CargoMART will be able to send FWB and FHL, once the booking is made, to more than 80 airlines.The ...
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InsightsAwery clicks with premium services
(left to right) Tristan Koch, Chief Commercial Officer, Awery; Anna Balan, Head of CargoBooking, Awery.Air cargo software firm Awery in February took the decision to offer its CargoBooking service for free.The online booking portal allows airlines and General Sales Agents (GSAs) to provide freight forwarders with real-time air cargo rate ...
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WebCargo offers access to China's air cargo export capacity
WebCargo by Freightos has partnered with three Chinese master loaders to offer global forwarders real-time access to China's air cargo export capacity.The cargo booking and payment platform's deal allows thousands of forwarders across Europe and North America to compare prices, book and pay across Sinotrans Global E-commerce Logistics ('Sinoair'), CIMC ...
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NewsWFS trials automated cargo tractors
Source: WFSWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) and airport operator Aena are trialing the use of automated ground vehicles (AGVs) to move cargo between the warehouse and apron at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona - El Prat Airport.The first phase of the Barcelona trial involves cargo transport operations between the WFS cargo terminal and ...
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NewsDB Schenker opens automated e-commerce logistics hub in Spain
Photo: DB SchenkerFreight forwarder DB Schenker has opened an automated e-commerce facility in Spain to service its retail customers in Spain, Portugal and France.The 50,000 sq m warehouse in Guadalajara features more than 200 robots and an optimised packaging system.The facility, situated in the Henares industrial park - 50 km ...
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NewsVirgin Atlantic Cargo revamps service offering
Source: Virgin Atlantic CargoVirgin Atlantic Cargo is launching a new structure for its products that offers various levels of speed and priority across the portfolio.The new structure means that when customers select one of the cargo divisions products - General, Courier, Fresh, Pharma, Valuable, Vulnerable, Cars, mail, and Custom - ...
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NewsAir NZ Cargo places capacity with CargoAi
Source: CargoAiAir New Zealand (NZ) Cargo has placed its capacity on CargoAi’s digital marketplace CargoMART to expand its online offering.The first Australasian carrier to use CargoAi's technology, Air NZ Cargo is now offering its capacity from the US and Canada into New Zealand and Australia.Freight forwarders in the US and ...
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NewsMenzies Aviation to upgrade cargo handling with Wipro technology
Graphic: Business WireMenzies Aviation will use Wipro's cargo handling product to increase the transparency, efficiency and competitiveness of its air cargo management services.Wipro’s cargo handling product was designed with cloud-native technologies to improve business efficiencies, enhance employee experience and customer service through increased automation, and provide business insights.The product is ...
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Air Europa Cargo partners with CargoAi to develop e-booking platform
Air Europa Cargo has partnered with IT firm CargoAi on its e-booking platform which is due to launch in the middle of this year.The new e-booking platform will be launched using CargoAi's CargoGATE solution, due to its "plug and play" integration, said CargoAi.The airfreight digitalisation company said the platform will ...
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NewsWiremind wins technology contract with Qatar Airways Cargo
Nathanaël de Tarade, chief executive of Wiremind. Photo: WiremindWiremind has won a multi-year contract to support Qatar Airways Cargo's revenue management plans within its ‘Next Generation’ initiative.Qatar Airways Cargo has selected three sales and revenue management solutions from Wiremind’s cargo management suite.Using Wiremind’s Revenue Management system, Qatar Airways Cargo will ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo adds capabilities to online booking portal
Photo: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has introduced online pet shipment bookings for dogs and cats, online dangerous goods bookings and a custom feed within the customer dashboard of its online booking portal.Traditionally, booking pet shipments has required customers to send multiple documents via email.Following the launch of the online pet shipment ...
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NewsFraport tests autonomous tractor for cargo handling
Source: FraportAirport operator Fraport is trialling an autonomous cargo tractor at Frankfurt Airport as it considers automating some operations.The aim of the trial, which will last several weeks, is to determine whether an autonomous vehicle can support regular baggage and cargo operations on the apron.The electric vehicle will operate on ...
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NewsRoad feeder services getting closer to zero emissions with electric project
Copyright: Hessen Mobil 2019DSV is participating in a research project to test and establish an eHighway that could enable fully electric long-distance road freight.The ELISA eHighway project is being carried out in Frankfurt Germany to establish an electric highway that allows for on-the-go charging of electric vehicles, eliminating downtime spent ...
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Gross Fuchs network partners with CargoAi on online payment
Freight forwarder network Gross Fuchs will provide its members with access to CargoAi's online payment system, CargoWALLET, and its emissions calculator.CargoWALLET allows forwarders to make payments for their air cargo shipments directly within the CargoAi's online booking portal."One of the key benefits of CargoWALLET is its streamlined booking and payment ...
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IAG Cargo to charge for paper air waybills
IAG Cargo is to introduce a charging fee for using paper air waybills (AWB) as part of its drive to become digital first.From April 3, customers who opt for paper AWB when booking cargo shipments will be charged a £10 fee, where switching to eAWB is free of charge.For years, ...