Adoption of advanced technology is vital to improving Nigeria's air cargo sector, according to Seyi Adewale, Chief Executive Officer of Mainstream Cargo Ltd. He made the call during the 5th CHINET Aviation Cargo conference held in Lagos, reported Lagos Guardian.
Adewale urged airlines, ground handlers, the Nigerian Customs Service, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority to embrace modern technologies to enhance operations and service delivery.
He noted that Nigeria has yet to fully utilise existing technologies, and stressed the need to integrate new systems with improved solutions for better efficiency.
The cargo expert said regulatory bodies must maintain real-time communication to ensure seamless and fast services for end-users in the cargo chain.
He highlighted benefits of technology adoption including faster service, reduced business costs, improved transparency and fair competition.
Adewale identified poor tech integration among airlines, high charges to consignees, elevated operating costs and slow customs clearance as major obstacles to growth.
He praised customs for implementing the B'Odogwu platform, which instantly generates rotation numbers and eliminates the need for third-party agents.
According to him, B'Odogwu offers cost savings to airlines, but customs must train staff thoroughly and conduct regular competence tests.
He also called on customs to address energy infrastructure issues and resolve initial challenges with the platform to avoid public dissatisfaction.
Ground handlers and agents should invest in robust tech systems to manage transmissions and ensure complete messaging to airlines and stakeholders, he said.
Adewale added that airlines must allow handlers to upgrade cargo tech platforms, noting that current inefficiencies force companies to hire excessive staff.
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Adewale urged airlines, ground handlers, the Nigerian Customs Service, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority to embrace modern technologies to enhance operations and service delivery.
He noted that Nigeria has yet to fully utilise existing technologies, and stressed the need to integrate new systems with improved solutions for better efficiency.
The cargo expert said regulatory bodies must maintain real-time communication to ensure seamless and fast services for end-users in the cargo chain.
He highlighted benefits of technology adoption including faster service, reduced business costs, improved transparency and fair competition.
Adewale identified poor tech integration among airlines, high charges to consignees, elevated operating costs and slow customs clearance as major obstacles to growth.
He praised customs for implementing the B'Odogwu platform, which instantly generates rotation numbers and eliminates the need for third-party agents.
According to him, B'Odogwu offers cost savings to airlines, but customs must train staff thoroughly and conduct regular competence tests.
He also called on customs to address energy infrastructure issues and resolve initial challenges with the platform to avoid public dissatisfaction.
Ground handlers and agents should invest in robust tech systems to manage transmissions and ensure complete messaging to airlines and stakeholders, he said.
Adewale added that airlines must allow handlers to upgrade cargo tech platforms, noting that current inefficiencies force companies to hire excessive staff.
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