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Lufthansa sets up Schenker API link

Lufthansa Cargo has created a direct API connection with DB Schenker's booking system, ging the forwarder easier offer search and booking and also transparency in real time. Initially, DB Schenker is using the interface to book standard products such as general cargo with the option to extend to special products later. [+]

Free emissions calculator for freight forwarders

Climate technology specialist Pledge launched its free-to-access freight emissions calculator on 14 June at Multimodal, Birmingham.  Pledge says it enables freight forwarders to offer carbon emissions measurement, reporting, analytics, and offsetting for their customers. The calculator is available on Pledge’s website and breaks down how the carbon ... [+]

It’s time to think about the big switch, says ASM

Freight software firm Agency Sector Management urged forwarders to prepare for to switch export entries from HMRC’s existing Chief computer to the new CDS system towards the end of the year. CDS (Customs Declaration Service) has been handling imports into the UK since October last year. ... [+]

Digital shipping for smaller cargoes

DP World's SeaRates arm has integrated with Singapore-based CP World to offer smaller cargo owners shipment tracking via its digital freight forwarder platform. It says it will give customers moving less than a full container loads real-time information, and enhanced efficiency. With the integration, SeaRates will ... [+]

Vixsoft adds e-AWB module

Freight software specialist Vixsoft has introduced an e-AWB (electronic Air Waybill) module.  Using e-AWB messaging services provided by CCS-UK or CHAMP IT, our e-AWB module allows users to send FWB and FHL messages, replacing the need for the paper AWB. It is available to companies ... [+]

Carbon-cutter wins funding

Climate technology specialist Pledge has secured US$10 million in Series A funding to help businesses reach net zero emissions, starting with the logistics and supply chain industry. Pledge provides accredited tools for supply chain leaders and freight forwarders to understand, report, reduce, and remove their logistics ... [+]

Hermes and Awery join forces to offer airline solution

Cargo manager system provider Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) and Awery Aviation Software have gone into partnership to provide a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution for airlines. They describe H2A as the only comprehensive platform to manage all processes across the entire shipment lifecycle, from warehousing to flight management ... [+]

Freightos dashboard keeps shippers up to date

The Freightos booking and payment platform has unveiled Freightos Terminal, a dashboard that provides industry stakeholders with the data and market updates, trends and insights. It aims to help logistics professionals optimise their international shipping and keep supply chains running smoothly and cost-effectively.  It builds on the ... [+]

Lufthansa and Champ to lead charge towards ONE Record

Lufthansa Cargo and airfreight IT specialist Champ Cargosystems have announced a plan to actively drive the transition towards IATA’s data sharing standard for the transportation industry, ONE Record (1R). Both companies have committed to implement the ONE Record standard within their respective IT infrastructures and ... [+]

FourKites joins the First Mile Club

Visibility provider FourKites has signed a partnership with the Gravity supply chain management platform for shippers and freight forwarders. It will extend the real-time visibility offered by the FourKites platform to encompass the first mile — from the time an order is placed with a ... [+]

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