QATAR Airways Cargo and software solutions provider to the logistics industry WiseTech Global announced that the launch of a direct eBooking solution between their global operating systems has gone live.
In a joint statement the two companies said the connection further enhances the flight schedule and operational data exchange implemented last year.
The eBooking connection between WiseTech's flagship CargoWise platform and qatar Airways Cargo management system, CROAMIS, enables freight forwarders using CargoWise to choose their flight and confirm a booking with Qatar Airways Cargo in real-time, without having to leave the platform. Similarly, existing bookings made via the solution can be modified.
Guillaume Halleux, chief officer cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo commented: 'With our operational data exchange with CargoWise seeing positive results, this was a natural next step in the partnership. Our digitalisation strategy remains centred on moving to robust systems, automatic quotations, real-time integrations, and improved reporting. These have become critical in an industry that is moving rapidly towards digital solutions.'
Head of airline connectivity at WiseTech Global, Scott McCorquodale, said: 'There's no denying that the traditional air cargo booking process for many freight forwarders, which relies on communication methods such as telephone calls and emails, is now so glaringly inefficient that they simply must move to the electronic method, or risk being left behind.
'The air cargo industry has historically been very manually based, which contributed to substantial inefficiencies. This has all changed in recent years, with many airlines now firmly prioritising their digital transformation projects.'
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In a joint statement the two companies said the connection further enhances the flight schedule and operational data exchange implemented last year.
The eBooking connection between WiseTech's flagship CargoWise platform and qatar Airways Cargo management system, CROAMIS, enables freight forwarders using CargoWise to choose their flight and confirm a booking with Qatar Airways Cargo in real-time, without having to leave the platform. Similarly, existing bookings made via the solution can be modified.
Guillaume Halleux, chief officer cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo commented: 'With our operational data exchange with CargoWise seeing positive results, this was a natural next step in the partnership. Our digitalisation strategy remains centred on moving to robust systems, automatic quotations, real-time integrations, and improved reporting. These have become critical in an industry that is moving rapidly towards digital solutions.'
Head of airline connectivity at WiseTech Global, Scott McCorquodale, said: 'There's no denying that the traditional air cargo booking process for many freight forwarders, which relies on communication methods such as telephone calls and emails, is now so glaringly inefficient that they simply must move to the electronic method, or risk being left behind.
'The air cargo industry has historically been very manually based, which contributed to substantial inefficiencies. This has all changed in recent years, with many airlines now firmly prioritising their digital transformation projects.'
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