Air India will use the Unisys Digistics logistics software suite to create a connected and automated cargo ecosystem for consistent and accurate data across the airline.
Under the contract, the next-generation cargo platform will feature three additional modules on a software-as-a-service basis to streamline freight management and improve operational efficiencies.
The modules are Digi-Accounting for real-time revenue accounting and reconciliation; Digi-Mobile to let cargo staff use mobile devices to process shipments on the move at any location, and Digi-Analytics to provide data for highlighting cargo patterns.
Unisys will also provide a postal mail and parcel shipment scanning and tracking service to allow the airline and customers to have full visibility of shipment progress.
Nirbhik Narang, executive director cargo at Air India says, “Unisys is helping us implement a next-generation cargo platform that uses automated real-time data collection and processing to streamline processes. As it is integrated with our accounting system it will enable prompt and accurate invoicing for the carriage of cargo for better credit control, less bad debts and ultimately more cash flow.”
Rick Mayhew, vice president and general manager for Unisys Asia Pacific says: “By automatically capturing and using a single data set throughout the process from booking to accounting, based on the trusted Air Waybill, Air India will be at the forefront of the cargo industry’s modernisation and transformation to a connected cargo supply that will not only improve transparency for the airline’s customers, it will streamline processes and improve credit control and cash flow for the airline.”
Gebruder Weiss has committed to sustainable energy by leasing the roofs of its Maria Lanzendorf warehouses to a solar energy company.
Around 2.4 million kilowatt-hours have been generated since the beginning of the year using a surface area of 21,500 sq m, the equivalent of 1,300 three-person households in Austria.
Solar energy is being used in other locations, with three additional installations across Austria in Kennelbach, Vorarlberg; Maria Seal, Carinthia; and Wels, Upper Austria; as well as two more in Memmingen, Germany.
Karl Meiringer, branch manager in Maria Lanzendorf says, “Sustainability is one of the core values at Gebrüder Weiss. This is why the decision to lease the flat roofs for this purpose was made not only on economic grounds but also on environmental ones. Their size makes them ideal for photovoltaic systems.”
The 13 photovoltaic power stations convert part of the solar radiation into electrical energy using solar cells.
Antonov Airlines will continue to provide air support to Oil Spill Response (OSRL) after the company ordered a second transport skid for its oil capping stack in Singapore, which is suitable for use in its AN-124-100, AN-124-100M-150 and AN-225 airframes.
The new air transport skid will be available to the OSRL SWIS subscribers in Q4 2019 and will supplement the existing skid located in Stavanger, Norway, which was introduced to the service in August 2018 where a demonstration flight was performed as a part of a large-scale exercise from Stavanger, SOLA airport.
The combined capping stack and air freight skid design was verified for air transportation by Antonov Airlines’ technical department confirming that the cargo can be airlifted in both AN-124-100 and AN-124-100M-150 variants that the airline operates as well as the AN-225.
Martin Griffiths, Commercial Manager, Antonov Airlines commented, “We were very happy with the demonstration flight that was performed last year on one of our AN-124-100s in Stavanger. It was the first time anyone has transported a fully assembled capping stack on an aircraft, and in the event of any future oil spill emergencies, we will now be able to provide a rapid response anywhere in the world.”
OSRL SWIS Director Andy Myers commented, “We are focused and committed to increasing the capabilities of the SWIS service to meet our subscribers subsea source control planning and response requirements. Introducing the additional air freight capability for our Singapore capping stack adds to mobilisation options for our subscribers not just in APAC but enhances our global response coverage bench strength.
“The logistics requirements for air freight of our capping stacks are well understood and have been demonstrated through physical exercise with a demonstration flight (Norway 2018). We work closely with strategic partner Chapman Freeborn (air charter specialist) to continually monitor availability, location and status of the AN-124 and AN-225 airframes (twenty airframes in total globally) that are capable of transporting our capping stacks.
“AN-124 and AN-225 aircraft do not rely on airport main deck loader equipment for loading and unloading operations. Heavy load ramp systems (ten sets available globally) are utilised under the control of the aircraft providers and are staged globally to meet aircraft operations. This provides confidence in our enhanced airfreight mobilisation option.”
Tigers has been selected as the local logistics partner to support the launch of Asendia Oceania and provide a regional footprint for B2C and omnichannel fulfilment solutions in Australia.
Hong Kong-based Tigers has an extensive warehousing network across Australia in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney, with a focus on B2C vertical markets.
Headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, Asendia is specialised in e-commerce and mail solutions and is expanding across Australia and New Zealand with the launch of the Asendia Oceania subsidiary.
“E-commerce fulfilment and international cross-border products continue to be a major focus for Tigers across the Asia-Pacific region, and builds on our cooperation across the USA into Europe, Russia, and Asia,” said Andrew Jillings, Chief Executive Officer, Tigers.
“Partnering with Asendia as it launches Asendia Oceania across Australia and New Zealand is an exciting moment that reflects Tigers’ ongoing global growth, and our support for the logistics and supply chain industry as it evolves through digitisation and e-commerce.”
Asendia is rolling out a global expansion plan and offers a range of digital, logistics, and delivery services as the market for B2C cross-border e-commerce services continue to grow.
“The launch of Asendia Oceania is an exciting new milestone for Asendia in the Asia-Pacific region,” said Lionel Berthe, Head of Asia-Pacific, Asendia.
“It’s another sign of our commitment to growth in the region, and partnering with a global logistics player with strong capacities and experience in Australia such as Tigers is a key differentiator for cross border end-to-end services.“
Tigers and Asendia are planning further supply chain optimisation in the coming months by utilising their global network of offices and facilities in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and the UK.
Tigers recently joined Asendia Oceania at the Online Retailer Conference and Expo in Sydney.
About TIGERS Ltd.
Tigers is an enterprise solutions company specialising in e-commerce fulfilment, transportation, and supply chain solutions worldwide.
Headquartered in Hong Kong, with offices and facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South Africa, Tigers has over 100 years’ experience of supporting customers in the healthcare, technology, fashion, automotive, wine and perishables, and outdoor and active lifestyle sectors.
In 2018, Tigers launched SmartHub:Connect, the world’s first combined freight, e-commerce, and logistics portal. The Cloud-based platform gives customers end-to-end visibility of their supply chain globally, from transport, to e-commerce fulfilment. As a modular system, it delivers cost-effective and customisable solutions.
eTigers, their omni-channel fulfilment product, provides the processes and software for full end-to-end e-commerce solutions, that can be used as a full suite, or as part to be swapped in and out, to work with customers’ existing systems.
In 2017, Tigers launched the Tigers eShop, an online trading platform, offering customers a marketplace with full e-commerce supply chain support in some of the world’s largest e-retail markets.
Tigers has eShops in China, Malaysia, USA, Australia, the UK, the Netherlands, and Germany.
Tigers is privately owned by Jumbo Glory Limited and GeoPost S.A.
About Asendia
Asendia is one of the world’s top three international mail, shipping and distribution organisations, delivering packages, parcels and documents to more than 200 destinations across the globe.
Combining the experience and expertise of our founding companies, La Poste and Swiss Post, Asendia brings together a wealth of international and local expertise and connections.
Asendia employs over 1,500 people in 17 offices in Europe, APAC and the USA – a global network blended with a local presence.
Kuehne + Nagel has completed the acquisition of Worldwide Perishable Canada (WWP), a major player in the perishable market, particularly exporting tuna.
The Halifax, Nova Scotia headquartered company was founded in 1999 to serve a local demand for Canadian exports and has since grown into one of the country’s major perishable forwarders.
The combined volume of both companies’ business portfolio will account for more than 17,000 tonnes of air exports of perishables per annum out of Canada.
Greg Martin, regional airfreight manager for Kuehne + Nagel North America says perishables are one of the company’s strongest areas, which is why it continues to expand the network.
He says: “Setting up globally certified standards which are reflected in our KN FreshChain solution, has further strengthened our perishables network worldwide, making it the largest in the industry.”
Doug McRae, chief operating officer of WWP says: “Combining the strengths of both companies, we will add outstanding value in the regional and international perishables business. For both, our customers and our employees this will generate growing perspectives and services.”
Aerospace spare parts outsourcing company Aloia Aerospace has given the contract to manage its warehousing, handling and inventory to B&H Worldwide.
The Sao Paulo, Brazil-headquartered company, which has its main operations in Miami will use B&H’s London Heathrow logistics facility and its integrated IT system FirstTrac to manage inventory.
Through establishing a European parts facility, Aloia Aerospace will be able to extend its operations in the UK and Europe.
The parts managed through B&H’s Heathrow Control Tower will include tooling, electronic parts and paint for a variety of aircraft types.
Aloia will despatch parts to customers through FirstTrac, which will be processed by B&H at Heathrow and sent to their destination with notifications being sent back to Aloia throughout the shipping process.
Seth Profit, group sales director says, “Aloia were clear that the visibility and advanced features provided by B&H Worldwide’s FirstTrac platform was a key component of their decision to choose B&H Worldwide. Our speed of response and 24/7 manned capabilities will also enable them to serve their customers across these new regions as they develop their services.”
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