Category Archives: Technology

o9 Solutions and Deloitte announced the launch of Smart Planning, a subscription offering that combines Deloitte’s leading supply chain planning and data science capabilities with o9’s visionary planning platform. Smart Planning is an AI-powered, cloud-based digital insights, connectivity, and workflow automation solution that drives strategic- and tactical-level supply chain activities across the enterprise value chain. Combining o9’s technical scale and solution architecture with Deloitte’s production-ready environment and planning-as-a-service capabilities, Smart Planning can help companies level up their planning capabilities in a matter of months versus years.

Kale Logistics Solutions won the Best IT Solution Provider award at the recently held India Cargo Awards 2022. Kale received the award for its services to the sector, and for demonstrating how technology can be a game changer for the logistics industry. By leveraging next-generation technology, Kale has designed differentiated digital interventions to offer a host of business possibilities to the industry during the pandemic. “This recognition reflects our vision and strategy, investments in innovation, customer-centric approach, and comprehensive portfolio of products and services,” said Vineet Malhotra, Co-Founder & Director, Kale Logistics Solutions.

O4S, one of the fastest-growing supply chain SaaS startups, has upgraded its Tech stack, in terms of both capabilities and features. O4S is investing deeply in developing strong capabilities to provide AI and Machine Learning capabilities to its clients in order to help them make the most of their data and to provide prescriptive insights into their supply chain. O4S will be developing its fine-grain reporting architecture on top of this massive horde of data from SKU/Product as it progresses through its life cycle. The company will enhance its main technological platform to usher in a distributed microservice paradigm in which the full journey of an SKU/Product may be replicated by a succession of atomic and idempotent services, hence enabling security, scale, and efficiency.

Swissport joins Pharma.Aero as new full time member. Jeremy Mitchell, Director of Pharma.Aero said, “We are delighted to welcome this major air cargo ground handler embracing collaboration and innovation. We look forward to working closely together with Swissport in creating more content and achieving excellence in end-to-end air transportation of pharmaceuticals. Pharma.Aero is continuing to enlarge by onboarding this important global player.” Dirk Goovaerts, Global Cargo Chair, Swissport said, “Joining Pharma.Aero provides a great platform to collaborate with experts and companies from several industries involved in the pharma supply chain.”

Locus announced its strategic partnership with LocoNav, an AI-driven full-stack fleet tech company to enable digital transformation in the logistics industry by automating supply chain operations. Pranjal Swarup, Director of Partnerships, Locus, said, “We are extremely excited about our collaboration with LocoNav and are looking forward to adding more value for enterprise customers with our last-mile optimisation platform. This collaboration will help us empower our enterprise clients with a world-class fleet visibility tool.” This collaboration is a step forward to positively impact the end-user experience by addressing challenges like inadequate tech infrastructure and lack of operational visibility.

Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) is working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to establish a Joint Innovation Center (JIC) that will drive the development and adoption of digital solutions in aviation. The JIC will also enable start-ups to accelerate innovation in aviation, smart infrastructure, utilities, and mobility by providing comprehensive program offerings and a technical platform that helps customers innovate quickly utilising AWS technology. This is the first JIC by AWS established outside of China and its first JIC dedicated to advancing the aviation industry. The JIC is expected to open at BLR Airport in 2022 and will focus on driving digital innovation for the airport, enhancing passenger experience, and creating positive impact for the community where the airport operates.

Nexxiot announced the launch of the new Nexxiot Cargo Monitor, a revolutionary sensor device which delivers unbeatable connectivity and data performance in a compact, easy-to-use design. It promises to revolutionise global cargo shipping by delivering unprecedented real-time visibility of the location, status, and condition of shipments anywhere in the world. The Nexxiot Cargo Monitor can be used to monitor the transportation of high-value and sensitive products, including perishables, pharmaceuticals, textiles, conditions-sensitive industrial products, electronics and more. Nexxiot’s proprietary, purpose-built software provides a seamless user experience to identify cargo-damaging shocks, excessive humidity, condensation, temperature, cargo provenance, and security issues. The sensor can also connect to Wireless Maritime Services (WMS) which provides connectivity on ocean vessels at sea via cellular and IoT networks.

Gaussin and Qatar Airways Cargo have announced the successful testing and commissioning of the AMDT FULL ELEC automotive multi-directional transporter for air cargo pallets, with production under way for delivery in Q2 2022. This multi-directional transporter for airport cargo operations has been developed by Gaussin in close collaboration with Qatar Aviation Services Cargo (the cargo ground handling subsidiary of Qatar Airways Group). It is zero-emissions, 100 percent electric and compatible with all types of unit load devices (ULDs). Capable of operating both inside and outside of the cargo terminal within minimal space, the AMDT will reduce the normal footprint required for manoeuvring, resulting in additional storage space and ensuring effective readiness of all cargo to be loaded onto the aircraft.

FedEx Express has partnered with air cargo logistics company Elroy Air to test the latter’s autonomous drone cargo system within its middle-mile logistics operations. Elroy Air’s Chaparral is an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aerial cargo system that can autonomously pick up 136-227kg of cargo and deliver it by air up to 480km. The Chaparral is capable of longer-range flights without the need for additional infrastructure such as airports and charging stations. This trial will involve FedEx Express moving shipments between sortation locations.

. Colliers appoints Rao Srinivasa as Managing Director, Data Centers, with immediate effect. Srinivasa is an industry veteran with more than two decades of experience in project management, design and building, commissioning, and facility operations for data centers, critical infrastructure, and commercial real estate. Srinivasa will lead the entire Data Centers operations for the project management business and execute large-scale projects to build Colliers’ portfolio in the data centers sector