Technology – Page 21
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NewsDakosy and Fraport further automate truck processing at Frankfurt
Source: FraportSoftware firm Dakosy and airport operator Fraport have enhanced truck processing at Frankfurt Airport to allow gates to automatically open for trucks with a pre-booked time slot.The two partners have enhanced the Fair@Link cargo community platform with an automatic license plate detection system that means the barriers at Gates ...
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US 5G safety move for air cargo
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and US telecommunications firms Verizon, and AT&T have agreed on steps that will enable more passenger and freighter aircraft to safely use key airports while also enabling more towers to deploy 5G service.5G rollout plans in the US have been heavily opposed. Last month, cargo ...
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NewsDnata invests in Amsterdam automated cargo centre
dnata Cargo City Amsterdam. Photo: dnataGround handler dnata will invest over €200m investment in a fully automated cargo centre at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).The 61,000 sq m dnata Cargo City Amsterdam facility, located at Schiphol South-East, will be capable of processing over 850,000 tonnes of cargo annually.Scheduled to become operational ...
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NewsXeneta swoops on CLIVE Data Services
Niall van de Wouw of CLIVE Data Services and Xeneta's Patrik Berglund. Source: CLIVE Data ServicesAir and ocean rate data provider Xeneta has acquired airfreight data firm CLIVE Data Services as it looks to meet rising demand.Xeneta said that acquisition comes as the global freight market had been through its ...
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NewsAmerican Airlines and CHAMP extend partnership
Photo: American AirlinesAmerican Airlines and CHAMP Cargosystems have extended their partnership for access to the largest air cargo community platform, TRAXON cargoHUB.The carrier will continue to use the air cargo software provider's services for access to its global network of freight forwarders.CHAMP’s solution has been used by American Airlines for ...
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SITA buys out Cargolux's stake in CHAMP
Transport IT firm SITA has become the sole owner of air cargo software provider CHAMP Cargosystems after buying the stake owned by Cargolux Airlines.The transaction saw SITA acquire its joint venture partner's 49% holding on December 21.SITA said the move will increase CHAMP's flexibility and comes as revenues at the ...
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NewsFunding for Electra.aero’s cargo-carrying e-aircraft
Electra’s hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft demonstrator. Photo: Electra.aeroNew funding will support Electra.aero’s plans to begin flight testing a full-scale hybrid-electric ultra-short take-off and landing (eSTOL) technology demonstrator aircraft capable of carrying cargo.The US aerospace company dedicated to sustainable urban & regional mobility has received an investment in its Series A funding ...
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NewsAir cargo drone start-up secures investment
Impression of Urban-Air Port hangar. Copyright: Urban-Air PortThe UK urban air cargo drone market could be boosted by new investment secured by London start-up Urban-Air Port Ltd (UAP).UAP said it has secured funding from Supernal, previously the urban air mobility division of Hyundai Motor Group, that will help support its ...
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CHAMP Cargosystems launches business intelligence service
CHAMP Cargosystems has launched an air cargo business intelligence service to help airlines and freight forwarders respond to market changes more quickly.MarketAnalytics uses system integrations to deliver detailed daily updates from across the supply chain.According to CHAMP Cargosystems, the service “leverages Power BI advanced capabilities to show private and market ...
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NewsCargolux adds online booking service
Cargolux B747-8F. Source: CargoluxCargolux Airlines has launched a new online booking portal as part of the freighter operator’s investment in its digital capabilities.The new portal enables customers to log on, request an instant spot quote according to personalised criteria, as well as having visibility of allocations, “thereby enabling for the ...
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NewsCargo airlines urge US to swerve 5G "economic calamity”
Photo: PixabayCargo airlines are amongst the signatories of a letter urging immediate action on 5G plans in the US to “avoid significant operational disruption” in the supply chain.The letter, sent by trade association Airlines for America to stakeholders in government bodies, is signed by 11 companies including Atlas Air Worldwide, ...
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Freightos Group acquires 7LFreight
The Freightos Group has acquired North American rate management company 7LFreight.The deal means that the WebCargo booking solution will be integrated into 7LFreight's platform, giving the company access to a wider market.WebCargo said that the acquisition solidifies its North American presence, bringing 7LFreight customers onto its booking platform which connects ...
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NewsHong Kong Air Cargo invests in flight safety
Photo: PixabayHong Kong Air Cargo (HKC) has signed a contract with ERGOSS to use its SARA web-based tools for flight data analysis (FDA) and flight investigation.SARA.FDM (Flight Data Monitoring) and SARA.PWI (Pilot Web Interface) provides crew with a self-debriefing tool on their electronic flight bag table, plus the ability to ...
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ECS and Wiremind team up on technology
GSSA ECS and flight optimisation technology firm Wiremind are teaming up to launch a new cargo-focused digital technology developer.The two companies - through ECS' Cargo Digital Factory solutions developer and Wiremind Cargo - will launch standalone company CargoTech, which aims to develop new digital solutions for the air cargo industry.Existing ...
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NewsReliable Robotics plans cargo airline for automated flights
Reliable Robotics aircraft. Photo: Reliable RoboticsUS aircraft automation firm Reliable Robotics has announced a new cargo airline led by industry veterans.The California-based company has appointed David DeRose as director of finance and Lee Tomlinson as director of operations to its fully owned Part 135 airline subsidiary, in preparation for commercial ...
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FAA declares 5G buffer zones for 50 airports
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a list of 50 airports that will have buffer zones when wireless companies turn on new 5G C-band service on January 19.This follows a decision by US telecommunications firms Verizon and AT&T to delay the deployment of certain 5G mobile networks over ...
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Delta Cargo looks to technology in 2022
Technology development will be prioritised by Delta Cargo next year with a “dynamic pricing engine” set for launch.Rob Walpole, vice president at Delta Cargo, said the business has made digitalisation progress, but it aims to further provide differentiated products and services for customers.“We already have a few initiatives teed up ...
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NewsUAM worth its weight
Flying Basket's eVTOL cargo drone FB3. Photo: Flying BasketHeavylift urban air mobility (UAM) has been reliably demonstrated in a first of its kind operation in Europe that could prove to be key for sustainable ‘last mile’ supply chain logistics.Italian cargo drone designer and manufacturer FlyingBasket said it has carried out ...
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dnata engages real-time tracking for cargo visibility
Real-time tracking is providing dnata with greater asset visibility for more effective movement of air cargo at airports.The air services provider is using Descartes Systems Group’s Descartes CORE BLE real-time tracking solution to help manage its mobile assets for cargo handling at airports.This tracking solution combines Descartes CORE BLE tags ...
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Hellman suffers cyber attack data breach
Hellman Worldwide Logistics has confirmed that data from its servers was “extracted” during a recent cyber attack.Following the cyber attack on December 9, Hellman took its systems offline, however, an investigation by the company has now confirmed data was accessed prior to this action.“We are currently investigating what type of ...