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Project44 provides China data

Project44 says it has become the first real-time transportation visibility provider authorized to transfer logistics data cross-border from China. It has worked with the Lingang Special Area to provide a legal, secure and compliant visibility solution for customers seeking visibility of their Chinasupply chains. [+]

CMA CGM awards to support innovation in shipping

CMA CGM is launching an international competition to support the best startups in maritime transport, logistics, and media. From July 23 to September 15, 2024, entrepreneurs worldwide in these three sectors are invited to apply for the CGM Startup Awards, via the ZEBOX website. Winners ... [+]

CMA CGM partners with Google in AI revolution

Shipping and logistics company CMA CGM has signed a partnership with Google to accelerate integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across its worldwide operations. It says that by leveraging Google's proven AI solutions and insights from experts, it will empower its employees with programs and to assist ... [+]

Open Logistics Foundation offers tamper-proof customs processes

The Open Logistics Foundation is developing a Blockchain solution for transparent and tamper-proof customs clearance in the UK. The foundation, which is based in Dortmund, Germany, says that the Goods Passport ID (GPID) would be transparent and tamper-proof and help customs authorities, freight forwarders and ... [+]

FourKites brings clarity to Clariant supply chain

Specialty chemical company Clariant is using the FourKites platform for visibility for its ocean shipments. The company says that in six weeks after implementation it achieved its highest-ever tracking percentage for international shipments. The solution provides critical alerts and updates, along with dynamic predictive estimated ... [+]

MASkargo signs up with CargoAi

Digital freight firm CargoAi has signed a partnership with MASkargo subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group. It allows freight forwarders to book and pay for shipments directly through CargoAi ‘s CargoWALLET. CargoWALLET’s capabilities include instant payment processing, eliminating the need for bank guarantees, and offering a ... [+]

Breeze partners with WebCargo

Digital insurance platform Breeze has completed its integration with the WebCargo by Freightos air cargo platform. Forwarders now have instant access to an insurance quote when they place a booking, removing the need to source insurance separately. It also reduces policy costs and booking times. ... [+]

Raft to the rescue of hard-pressed forwarding staff

Australian-headquartered forwarding and logistics company Navia is using Raft’s AI-automated logistics finance capability to process large numbers of invoices. Raft’s AI now processes the bulk of the thousands of invoices, including document processing, data extraction and validation against existing data. Navia, whose head office is in ... [+]

Hickey to lead Hermes business development

Air cargo software specialist Hermes Logistics Technologies has appointed Joe Hickey as global business development manager. He brings over a decade of experience working with enterprise clients across various sectors, including logistics, supply chain, travel and hospitality, education, automotive, and financial services and, before joining ... [+]

E-commerce needs clarity, says Kale chief

Airfreight IT specialist Kale Info Solutions called on the air industry to improve communication and modernise infrastructure to cope with the e-commerce boom at the Clear View Americas summit in Cancún, Mexico. At the event on 27 June, attended by airports, airlines, cargo handling companies and ... [+]