Software solutions provider, IBS Software has announced a contract with Japan Airlines (JAL) for the implementation of iCargo, a comprehensive cargo sales, inventory and reservations system that manages air cargo operations and movement globally and powered with business capabilities that are tailored for the unique Japanese Air Cargo market.

The system will manage the entire operations process covering the import, export, transfers, warehouse operations and airports operations across the network. This will improve efficiency and reduce maintenance costs that were. iCargo is an integrated solution that supports the end-to-end business functions such as cargo reservations, rating, manifesting, import and export operations, warehouse management, revenue accounting, air mail handling and revenue management of cargo carrying airlines and ground handlers.

The system also follows the air cargo industry best practices and is fully compliant with global industry standards and initiatives such as Cargo iQ, C-XML, OneRecord, e-AWB and e-Freight in general.

“JAL is an iconic name in the airline industry and we are proud to welcome them to the iCargo community. Their aim is to drive efficiency improvements and iCargo, the leader and IT platform of choice for airlines especially in the Japanese market, will help their transformation into digital freight,” said Ashok Rajan, senior vice-president and head, cargo & logistics solution business, IBS Software.