New GEODIS Integration Module Offers Self-Service Access to Middleware Data
GEODIS, a leading global logistics provider, today announced it will be providing enhanced visibility to its proprietary middleware solutions as part of its GEODIS Visibility platform.
The middleware is used for the data exchange between GEODIS customers and its Warehouse Management System (WMS) and plays a critical role in the order and inventory lifecycle.
By introducing the new integration module, GEODIS is now offering its customers real-time visibility into the middleware layer for added transparency and a seamless flow of data to enhance daily operations.
GEODIS Visibility offers users a 360-degree view of data across multiple facets of the supply chain, bringing information together in a single view for customers to allow for better decision making, smarter use of resources, and more efficient and productive operations.
Thanks to the new integration capability, GEODIS customers have real-time visibility into middleware translation. Now, customers can access all individual middleware orders and inventory transactions independently, including when a document was received, translated and delivered to the recipient. The self-service option not only allows the customer to see the data flow interactions related to their orders via GEODIS Visibility, but also provides the ability to download the documents themselves.
By enabling greater visibility into the middleware layer, customers can validate that orders were loaded into the WMS successfully and increase speed to resolution on orders with missing data to troubleshoot with retailers or trading partners, for example. Users can filter within GEODIS Visibility to find the information they are interested in, such as sender, receiver, document type, status, date and time range, and more. Commonly used filters can be saved for future use for quick access. Customers can then download documents directly, including 997s for EDI X12, rather than issuing a request to GEODIS’ support team for greater speed to resolution. Results can be easily extracted to Excel or other common file types.
“Since introducing GEODIS Visibility in 2020, we have continuously worked to enhance the platform to best meet our clients’ needs,” said Pal Narayanan, Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer at GEODIS in Americas. “Our new middleware integration meets common customer requests for a self-service option to research transmissions and look for verifications themselves on the platform. Now, our clients have access to more information about the integration of their data inside GEODIS at their fingertips. Ultimately, this will offer our customers additional transparency, enhanced confidence in their operations and greater flexibility to troubleshoot order issues with their vendors more efficiently.”
There are several examples of how accessing middleware data is beneficial to GEODIS clients. For instance, this new capability allows customers to locate important documents via GEODIS Visibility themselves to avoid or dispute inaccurate retailer fines, such as with Advanced Shipping Notices. As another example, GEODIS customers can now make changes to their enterprise resource planning and validate data is flowing and translating to GEODIS successfully following the updates. Additionally, the module can be used if a customer has an urgent order and wants peace of mind it has passed through the integration successfully without needing to contact GEODIS customer support to confirm.
The new middleware integration solution is now available on the GEODIS Visibility platform and accessible to its contract logistics and transportation management customers in the Americas region.
Egyptair Cargo Partners with Unilode for Comprehensive ULD Management
Egyptair Cargo has signed a long-term partnership with Unilode Aviation Solutions, the global leader in outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management, marking a significant enhancement to its cargo operations.
Unilode will supply Egyptair Cargo with digitalized PMC and PAG pallets from its extensive global pool and provide access to its e-ULD app and customer dashboard to improve operational efficiency and data insights.
Mohammed Akhlaq, Unilode’s Chief Commercial Officer, welcomed the collaboration, saying, “We are delighted about Egyptair Cargo’s decision to enter into this partnership, which will strengthen our footprint in Africa. This commitment reflects confidence in Unilode’s comprehensive ULD solutions and the dedication of our team who support customer needs 24/7 worldwide.”
The partnership expands Egyptair Cargo’s capacity, which spans over 100 global destinations as Africa’s second-largest fleet.
The collaboration also integrates Egyptair Cargo into Unilode’s growing pool of over 170,000 ULDs, joining recent partners such as Air India and Air New Zealand.
Akhlaq added, “Our focus on digital innovation with tools like our eULD app, as well as a robust MRO network, positions Unilode to meet the evolving needs of the industry sustainably.”
beOnd and Sabre Partner to Elevate Premium Leisure Travel
beOnd, the world’s first premium leisure airline, announced today a strategic partnership with Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry.
This agreement will see beOnd listed on the Sabre Global Distribution System (GDS), significantly expanding its reach and accessibility to customers through one of the most extensive distribution networks worldwide.
Tero Taskila, CEO of beOnd, said: “We are thrilled to partner with Sabre, a leader in travel technology. This agreement is a significant step forward in our mission to make premium leisure travel more accessible, and bring more customers from Europe and the Middle East to the Maldives, and beyond. With Sabre’s robust distribution capabilities, we can now offer our unique travel experiences to a broader customer base, ensuring seamless access to our premium services. It demonstrates confidence in our offer, and our ability to deliver for customers across the entirety of their journey.”
Alessandro Ciancimino, Vice President, Airline Distribution, at Sabre Travel Solutions, said: “We are excited to welcome beOnd to our GDS. This partnership underscores Sabre’s commitment to supporting innovative and forward-thinking airlines. By joining our global distribution network, beOnd will benefit from our extensive reach and advanced technology, enabling them to provide unparalleled service to their customers.”
By leveraging Sabre’s advanced GDS platform, beOnd will be able to connect with over 425,000 travel agents and millions of travellers around the globe. This collaboration will not only enhance beOnd’s visibility, but also streamline the booking process, making it more efficient for travel agents to access and book its flight as a “business class” option in the GDS.
As the pioneering airline dedicated to offering an unparalleled premium leisure travel experience, beOnd is committed to providing luxury, comfort, and exceptional service to discerning travellers. The partnership with Sabre represents a key milestone in beOnd’s growth strategy, ensuring that its premium services are easily accessible through one of the most extensive distribution networks in the travel industry.
Sabre’s GDS is renowned for its innovation and efficiency, providing travel agents with real-time access to a comprehensive inventory of flights, hotels, and travel services. This partnership aligns perfectly with beOnd’s vision of combining luxury with technology to deliver an exceptional travel experience.
Etihad Cargo Appoints Jacob David as Senior Manager of Products
Etihad Cargo has named Jacob David as its new senior manager of products, a strategic move aimed at advancing the cargo carrier’s innovative product offerings.
David, who brings significant expertise in product development and business strategy from prominent airlines in the Middle East and North America, will be based at Etihad Cargo’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi.
David’s role will focus on enhancing Etihad’s IATA CEIV-certified products, which include PharmaLife, FreshForward, SecureTech, SkyStables, and LiveAnimals. His leadership is expected to strengthen these specialized verticals and cater to the evolving needs of Etihad Cargo’s partners and customers. “Jacob’s experience will play a key role in driving product innovation, elevating our standards, and adapting to market demands,” the airline shared in a recent statement.
Prior to Etihad, David served as head of postal and alliances for Air Canada Cargo and spent eight years with Qatar Airways, where he held various roles such as global account manager for e-commerce products and head of expedited products.
Etihad Cargo’s emphasis on specialized verticals has resulted in a 17% increase in cargo volumes for the first half of this year, a testament to the airline’s commitment to meeting dynamic market requirements.
Vienna Cargo Day and FlyPharma Unite Aviation and Pharma Leaders
Two specialized events, the second Vienna Cargo Day and the FlyPharma Conference, were held at Vienna Airport from October 22-24, 2024, drawing 300 attendees from the air cargo and pharmaceutical sectors.
Key topics included artificial intelligence, market developments, and innovative solutions in air cargo and pharmaceutical logistics. Attendees enjoyed exclusive access to Vienna Airport’s Pharma Handling Center, gaining insights into temperature-controlled logistics for pharmaceuticals.
2. Vienna Cargo Day 2024 Highlights AI, Digitalization, and Sustainability in Air Cargo
Industry experts such as Glyn Hughes from TIACA and Sebastian Kummer from the University of Vienna discussed top trends in air cargo, focusing on AI’s transformative role in the supply chain. The event also provided a platform for market development discussions and insights on Vienna Airport’s expanding role as a European cargo hub.
3. FlyPharma 2024 Examines Future of Pharma Logistics and Regulatory Compliance
Held from October 23-24, FlyPharma brought together leaders in pharmaceutical logistics to explore innovation, regulatory trends, and enhanced security. Notable speakers included Vatsala Sadasivan from Sanofi and Andre Majeres from IATA. Participants toured the Vienna Pharma Handling Center, gaining firsthand knowledge of cutting-edge pharmaceutical handling practices.
4. Vienna Airport Grows as a Key Cargo Hub for Central and Eastern Europe
Located strategically in Europe, Vienna Airport continues to expand as a central cargo hub, with 24/7 operations, rapid transshipment times, and accessibility to major European consumer centers within 24 to 48 hours. Offering ten Category F aircraft bays and seamless road feeder services, Vienna Airport is critical for intercontinental air cargo operations.
5. Vienna Airport’s Conference & Innovation Center: A Premier Venue for International Events
The Vienna Airport Conference & Innovation Center, which hosted both Vienna Cargo Day and FlyPharma, offers 2,600 m² of modern event space, accommodating up to 650 guests with advanced multimedia facilities. Located within Vienna Airport, it serves as an ideal venue for diverse events, including the breathtaking “Level 22” with panoramic airport views. For more information, visit www.viennaairport.com/conference-center.
New Direct Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles Flight Boosts Transpacific Cargo Services
With the start of the winter flight schedule last weekend, Lufthansa Cargo has inaugurated its first direct transpacific freighter service from Asia to North America.
On Sunday, 27 October 2024, flightLH8019 took off from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) in Vietnam to Los Angeles (LAX) in the United States, operated by its JV subsidiary AeroLogic. The aircraft with the identification D-AALO had previously taken off from Frankfurt (FRA) for Vietnam on Saturday, 26 October 2024. It had then flown back from Los Angeles on Sunday, 27 October 2024, and had arrived at the carrier’s home hub on Monday, 28 October 2024.
“This new freighter connection highlights our commitment to connecting economies by responding to the demand of the rapidly growing economy in Vietnam, which can now be seamlessly connected to the U.S. even faster. This service reinforces our purpose of enabling global business, which is why we are continuously examining the possibilities of establishing new routes and growing in dynamic market environments,” explains Ashwin Bhat, CEO of Lufthansa Cargo.
With the new flight schedule, Lufthansa Cargo is now offering its customers 89 weekly B777F freighter connections worldwide. This includes 50 frequencies to 17 destinations in Asia, reflecting the strong demand in the region. The growing e-commerce industry, in particular, is driving this development, to which Lufthansa Cargo is able to respond quickly and flexibly thanks to its early preparations. With its own A321 freighter fleet for short and medium-haul routes, as well as additional cargo capacities marketed on the extensive network of Lufthansa Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines and SunExpress, Lufthansa Cargo is able to offer its customers capacities to over 350 destinations in 100 countries in its winter flight schedule.
Blockchain Life 2024 gathered the leaders of the crypto community from 120 countries in Dubai
The 13th edition of the Blockchain Life Forum, the premier gathering for cryptocurrency leaders worldwide, recently concluded with an astounding attendance of over 12119 participants.
The forum showcased over 200 esteemed speakers, featuring industry pioneers and executives from top companies, including OKX, CoinMarketCap, Bitmain, Bybit, Binance, Animoca Brands, Circle, BingX, ICP, Kraken, TON, Sandbox, Polygon, Litecoin, Sui, BNB Chain, Cardano, DYDX, VeChain, Osmosis, Chiliz, Algorand, Ether Fi, Manta, Mantle, Delysium, and many more.
The exhibition of crypto companies featured 125 amazingly beautiful booths. Major players such as OKX, Bitmain, BingX, KuCoin, Bitget, Listing.Help, and Uminers offered attendees an exclusive glimpse into the latest technologies and innovations shaping the crypto landscape.
Qantas Freight ramps up capacity on cargo.one as it doubles down on global digital sales
Qantas Freight, the cargo division of Australia’s national carrier and cargo.one today shared details of a collaboration that brings the airline’s capacity to thousands more freight forwarders globally using the cargo.one platform.
Qantas Freight and cargo.one have combined efforts in recent months to offer forwarders a seamless, reliable and simplified end to end digital quoting and booking experience. Reflecting how far digital freight has progressed, cargo.one now offers instant bookings for Qantas’ famous “Kangaroo Route” from the UK to Australia after successfully launching trans-Pacific services on the platform late last year.
Qantas is the only carrier to offer nonstop services from the UK to Australia with its daily flights from London to Perth, as well as its daily flights to Australia via Singapore.
Founded over 100 years ago flying freight in regional Queensland, Qantas has grown to become Australia’s largest airline and national carrier, with Qantas Freight the country’s leading air cargo carrier and largest independent air freight services business. With a vast domestic network and over 500 destinations worldwide, including Jetstar services, Qantas Freight plays a critical role in connecting Australia with major economies and cargo lanes worldwide.
Qantas Freight operates over 20 cargo handling terminals around Australia and Los Angeles, and recently announced a substantial expansion into Western Sydney International (WSI) airport’s new air cargo precinct, itself set to increase Sydney’s total capacity by 33 per cent. Leveraging its dedicated narrow and wide body freighters, and extensive bellyspace capacity across both Qantas and Jetstar fleet, Qantas Freight offers freight forwarders great flexibility and a wide spectrum of air cargo products.
cargo.one now enables forwarders to discover, quote and book general cargo with Qantas Freight on its extensive transpacific network connecting important North American hubs to Australia and New Zealand. cargo.one also offers instant bookings for the iconic “Kangaroo Route” from the UK to Australia. Qantas flights operate daily from London to Perth and Singapore with connections to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne – the key hubs on Australia’s east coast. Capacity on all direct UK-AU services is now available to book on the cargo.one platform.
More Qantas Freight markets, routes and products will be continually added to cargo.one in the coming months, bringing forwarders exciting new capacity options for important hubs worldwide. Importantly, booking on cargo.one also equips forwarders with cutting edge tools for winning and processing shipments.
Igor Kwiatkowski, Executive Manager Qantas Freight said, “With its presence in many global freight markets, cargo.one is an ideal partner to help grow digital sales and connect our brand and products with more freight forwarders around the globe. We’re looking forward to strengthening our partnership with cargo.one and delivering for our mutual customers.”
Moritz Claussen, Founder & Co-CEO of cargo.one, added, “We are delighted to play a key role in shaping the digital sales engine for Qantas Freight. Having supported its teams over the past year to commence its external digital sales, we look forward to bringing more Qantas Freight capacity live and working to further extend its digital market share”.
As the go-to choice for digital freight procurement for 20,000 freight forwarders globally, cargo.one delivers Qantas Freight a valuable increase in visibility and marketing of its network and offers. cargo.one experts are applying their extensive experience of digitalizing the sales functions of over 60 airline partners globally, to bolster Qantas Freight’s digital sales efficiencies and market responsiveness.
With immediate effect, forwarders using cargo.one can now book Qantas Freight capacity for general cargo up to 10,000kg on flights from major US cities such as Los Angeles and Chicago, and from London, UK, to destinations in Australia, New Zealand and other ports in the region.
Saudia Cargo Wins “Best E-commerce Carrier of the Year-Middle East” at Payload Asia Awards
Saudia Cargo, the leading air cargo carrier, was awarded the prestigious “Best E-commerce Carrier of the Year-Middle East” title for the second consecutive year at the Payload Asia Awards.
This recognition underscores the company’s outstanding performance in e-commerce logistics and its essential role in facilitating the global movement of e-commerce shipments.
Additionally, the company’s strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Cainiao, Alibaba’s logistics arm, have been instrumental in optimizing operations and meeting the growing demand for fast, reliable e-commerce logistics solutions.
The expansion this year with a direct route from Shenzhen, China, further cemented Saudia Cargo’s position in one of the world’s most significant e-commerce markets. By 2024, Saudia Cargo will operate across all major e-commerce hubs globally, enhancing its ability to meet rising consumer demands and maintain its leadership in the industry.
Teddy Zebitz, CEO of Saudia Cargo, stated: “We are honored to receive this award for the second consecutive year. It reflects our team’s dedication to excellence and commitment to exceptional service. Our agile approach and consistent industry record high aircraft on-time performance have been key in connecting e-commerce platforms with their customers worldwide, especially during peak periods.”
“In 2023, Saudia Cargo further strengthened its position as a global e-commerce leader by expanding our network, increasing flight frequencies to major hubs like Hong Kong with over 16 weekly flights, and successfully operating more than 100 e-commerce charters. In 2024, we also significantly expanded our presence in mainland China. This growth is reflected in our 25% year-over-year increase in e-commerce volumes, all delivered on time to our customers,” he added.
Saudia Cargo is dedicated to supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by driving economic diversification and playing a pivotal role in the projected 50% increase in average e-commerce spending per user in the Kingdom over the next three years. Through strategic collaborations and ongoing innovation, Saudia Cargo continues to lead the logistics industry, facilitating trade and connecting global markets with the Kingdom.
Ted Stevens Anchorage Airport Expands as 5 New Cargo Carriers Boost Operations
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) recently announced the addition of five new cargo carriers, further cementing its role as a pivotal hub in global logistics.
This expansion comes as the airport reports a nearly 5% year-over-year increase in cargo activity, with another 2% growth projected for fiscal year 2025.
The new carriers—Awesome Cargo Airlines, Central Airlines of China, ASL Air Cargo, Aerologic Air Cargo, and CMA CGM Air Cargo—add significant capacity, linking North America with Asia, Mexico, and beyond.
Strategic Expansion to Support Growth
Governor Mike Dunleavy highlighted the importance of these additions to Anchorage’s strategic expansion. “We are excited to welcome five new cargo carriers to Anchorage International Airport,” he said, calling the milestone essential to establishing ANC as a global cargo hub. He also pointed to the airport’s investment in state-of-the-art infrastructure, from increased warehousing to expanded ramp space, which will support the growing needs of air freight.
Deputy Airport Director Teri Lindseth noted that while Anchorage recently dropped to fourth place behind Shanghai in global cargo rankings, the addition of these new carriers could restore its position to third. The airport expects an annual revenue increase of approximately $9 million, about a 7% rise.
New Routes Linking Global Markets
Awesome Cargo Airlines began operations in July on the ICN-ANC-Mexico City route, using Airbus A330-200F freighters, strengthening trade between Asia and North America. Central Airlines of China commenced in September, connecting Shenzhen and Ontario, California, with ANC using Boeing 777s, while Belgian carrier ASL Air Cargo now flies the Jinan-ANC-New York route multiple times monthly with its 747-400 freighters. Aerologic Air Cargo has introduced routes from Guangzhou and Hong Kong to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, operating Boeing 777F freighters, and CMA CGM Air Cargo now serves routes from Hong Kong to Dallas and Chicago.
“Anchorage has always been a key player in the world of air cargo,” said Department of Transportation & Public Facilities Commissioner Ryan Anderson. “The arrival of these new carriers underscores our importance in global logistics and strengthens our reputation as a trusted partner in international trade.”
Infrastructure Expansion to Meet Growing Demand
To support this growth, Anchorage is advancing several projects, including the Northlink Aviation expansion at the south terminal, which will feature hard stands for wide-body aircraft, modern warehousing, and glycol recycling facilities. Additional expansions at ANC’s FedEx hub and Signature Aviation’s corporate terminal are also underway, with Alaska Cargo and Cold Storage planning to start construction next summer.
As the only U.S. airport with higher cargo traffic than ANC, Memphis remains a close competitor. However, Gov. Dunleavy emphasized Anchorage’s unique global positioning: “Our proximity to Asian markets has made us a leader in cargo shipping. With the addition of these new carriers, we’ll be even more competitive.”
