IT

ECS gains IT security standard

ECS Group’s IT department has achieved ISO 27001 certification, a globally recognized standard for information security management. The general sales agent says that the award strengthens its IT security and aligns with GDPR requirements, ensuring robust data protection through strict access controls, regular risk assessments, and full compliance with EU privacy standards. In addition to ISO 27001, ECS Group also undergoes a regular SOC 2 Type 2 audit, which confirms ... [+]

CargoIQ moves to three-tier certification

The Cargo iQ airfreight quality standards group is rolling out a tiered certification programme to help members develop staggered implementation plans. It aims to help them to map their quality progress and identify areas that require further improvement. The tiers – 1,2 and 3 -will reflect ... [+]

Transporeon launches freight exchange offering

Transportation management platform Transporeon has extended its offering to include the forwarder-to-carrier spot road freight market. While Transporeon's platform facilitates connections within its own network, the move is an entry into the traditional freight exchange segment. It says it offers a modern, efficient alternative to ... [+]

A whole LOT of space on Cargo.one

Polish airline LOT Cargo has signed a deal with Cargo.one. It will make its worldwide capacity available on the digital air freight procurement and sales platform to its user base of thousands of freight forwarding branches in 134 countries. Forwarders in the US, Canada and Poland ... [+]

Hactl and HKT to set up Hong Kong’s first private 5G terminal network

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) is to collaborate with telecommunications and technology company HKT to establish the territory’s first 5G private network-enabled terminal. It says the high-speed 5G network will transform terminal efficiency and pave the way for the future adoption of advanced technologies. The ... [+]

CargoAi offers interline, online

CargoAi has launched a CargoMART Interline solution with a number of airlines, including Emirates SkyCargo. The tool digitizes and automates interline capacity checks and e-bookings and aims to replace manual interline booking methods through emails and phone calls. Carriers can check and book interline capacity online ... [+]

Mistral to put wind in CMA CGM’s sails

The CMA CGM Group is to use custom-designed solutions from Mistral AI to support its shipping and logistics activities. Under the five-year, €100 million agreement, two dedicated teams of Mistral AI specialists will be based at the CMA CGM Group’s headquarters in Marseille, as well as ... [+]

Freightos adds Air Europa routes

Spanish airline Air Europa has joined the Freightos booking and payment platform. It adds the carrier’s Spain-Latin America routes, along with 15 domestic destinations within Spain and 40 international routes across Europe, North America, and Latin America. Initial digital booking capabilities will focus on the ... [+]

Would we lie to you? Robodog is real

Yesterday, we ran a story about parcel delivery firm Evri, the UK’s largest parcel delivery firm’s robot delivery dogs. Now, we can reveal that, despite the 1 April dateline, it wasn’t an April Fool. In a UK first, the robot version of man’s best friend will work ... [+]

Awery gives Schiphol courier Wings

Awery Aviation Software  says that Schiphol-based on board courier Wings achieved a 25% increase in productivity since implementing its tailored digital solution. In collaboration with the Wings team, Awery developed a comprehensive OBC service solution, incorporating Awery's enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, with custom-designed track-and-trace software ... [+]