Alexa, CHAMP customers want to know where their cargo is

CHAMP Cargosystems has launched ‘TRAXON Air Cargo Shipment Tracking’ on Amazon Alexa, allowing voice controlled Track & Trace services. The integration enables voice interaction with CHAMP’s Traxon Track and Trace application, allowing users to obtain Air Waybill statuses using voice commands, with customers saying “Alexa, open Cargo Trace”, or “Alexa, start Cargo Trace”. CHAMP Cargosystems […]

Bollore Logistics picks CHAMP for Canadian eManifest reporting

Bollore Logistics has picked CHAMP Cargosystems to comply with Canadian Customs requirements for eManifest Advance Commercial Information (ACI) reporting. Bollore will be able to file air cargo consignment details prior to arrival in complete compliance with eManifest regulations for freight forwarders using CHAMP’s Traxon Global Customs (TGC) service certified by the Canada Border Services Agency […]

Kalitta Air uses CHAMP to boost its load planning

CHAMP Cargosystems has completed Kalitta Air’s implementation of its Weight & Balance application used to manage its load planning more effectively. The US all-cargo carrier has a fleet of Boeing 747 Freighters and B767Fs, and recently obtained Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for use of CHAMP’s application with its freighter fleet. Kalitta Air operates freighters to Afghanistan, Argentina, […]

CHAMP sets up team to drive digital adoption in air cargo

CHAMP Cargosystems has created a dedicated team as it looks to accelerate digital adoption across the air cargo supply chain. The industry IT provider has appointed Wojciech Soltysiak as its new chief technology and innovation officer, who will lead a new team dedicated to drive innovation through digital technologies and be responsible for creating and maintaining […]

CHAMP extends customs reporting system to freight forwarders

CHAMP Cargosystems has extended the scope of its Traxon Global Customs (TGC) product to freight forwarders following changing regulations by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The CBSA is the first Customs authority requiring direct forwarder filing, and from 12 July 2017, all forwarders deemed non-compliant may be issued with Administrative Monetary Penalty System fines. […]

VIDEO: The Key To The Future

Technology is moving fast in the airfreight industry and many companies are investing in the latest high-tech cargo management systems. Azura Productions spoke to CHAMP Cargosystems’ chief executive officer, Arnaud Lambert and vice president of global sales and marketing, Nicholas Xenocostas to discuss the future of cargo management systems and the vital need for paperless cargo processing. CHAMP […]

CHAMP kits out Cathay Pacific with its Cargospot suite

CHAMP Cargosystems has successfully implemented its Cargospot suite for Cathay Pacific’s worldwide cargo operations. The software has been customised for Cathay Pacific and has been further enhanced with CHAMP’s Business Intelligence tools. The two companies are now working on replacing the airline’s cargo revenue accounting systems with Cargospot Revenue, and a new air mail solution […]

CHAMP and CargoXS offer Cargo Quality Center to customers

CHAMP Cargosystems has partnered with CargoXS to provide its Cargo Quality Center service designed to offer clients real-time warehouse work progress monitoring for airlines and ground handlers. CargoXS’ product, which it introduced in early 2015 enables airlines and ground handlers to monitor physical and administrative processes in real time in what it describes as “a […]

60 Seconds with Steve Hill

60 Seconds with CHAMP Cargosystems’ principle consultant for industry matters, Steve Hill Justin Burns, ACW: Is air cargo behind in the digital race? Hill: According to some shippers we are already falling behind in digitisation in comparison to other modes – particularly maritime. The call for action has become a routine agenda item on the […]

Senegal Customs partners with CHAMP for AEI

CHAMP Cargosystems and Senegal Customs announced have started the work to implement Advance Electronic Information (AEI) filing for air cargo shipments for Senegal. AEI will give better visibility, reduce clearance time for shipments and increase security. The aim is to start the mandatory pilot phase as of 1 June and then go live by 1 September. […]

CHAMP extends partnership with GLS Hong Kong

CHAMP Cargosystems has extended partnership with Global Logistics System Hong Kong (GLS Hong Kong) to provide a joint service designed to enable small and medium sized freight forwarders in Hong Kong to create and submit electronic air waybill (e-AWB) easily and efficiently. As part of this partnership, GLS Hong Kong will be offering its multi-carrier […]

E-freight the exception rather than norm

The biggest change in airfreight will come from the changing relations between shippers and freight forwarders, says CHAMP Cargosystems business development manager, Bart Jan Haasbeek. He explains to Air Cargo Week digitising processes and new technology in the supply chain will “stimulate change and make disruptive initiatives”, as in other industries. In Haasbeek’s view, the […]

CHAMP Cargosystems appoints new chief financial officer

CHAMP Cargosystems has appointed Gabriel Florea as its Group chief financial officer, taking over from Susan Boulton, who had held the position since 2004. Florea took over from Boulton on 21 September. Prior to his appointment at CHAMP, Florea worked as an auditor at Arthur Andersen in Bucharest in 1997 before moving to Luxembourg in […]