Descartes and dnata Expand Network for Real-time Air Cargo Tracking
July 27 2020 - 5:45AM
Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader
in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced
that dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, is
deploying Descartes Core Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)™ readers across
its global cargo operations to support the tracking of
international mail, parcel and cargo shipments.
“We rely on best-in-class facilities and state-of-the-art cargo
handling technologies to provide over 150 airlines with premium
services for approximately 3 million tonnes of cargo annually,”
said Guillaume Crozier, Divisional Vice President Operations and
Product Development at dnata. “The innovative Descartes solution is
expected to help us further improve service efficiency as we move
customers’ cargo smoothly from one destination to another, tracking
its progress in real-time the entire way.”
Descartes Core BLE™ readers capture the movement of ULDs that
have either Descartes or third-party BLE tags attached. The readers
are part of the Descartes Core BLE Network™ and a Descartes Global
Logistics Network™ service. Shipments can be tracked whether in the
air or on the ground via the Descartes Core™ ULD Tracking solution
to help air carriers and their partners automate freight tracking
and improve asset management by providing real-time visibility of
air shipments bundled into a single ULD container or pallet. In
addition to location, other sensor-based information such as
precise temperature, movement and humidity can be monitored. This
data, combined with forecasting of asset location requirements,
helps carriers reduce ULD fleet losses, better match capacity with
ULD inventory, and reduce the costs associated with misplaced
equipment or the requirement to lease additional ULDs.
“We’re pleased to help dnata provide customers with complete
visibility into their ULD assets by introducing global ULD tracking
across its cargo warehouses,” said Scott Sangster, Vice President,
Global Logistics Service Providers at Descartes. “Our solution
allows air cargo handling agents to increase the value of their
network and the overall reach of BLE-enabled tracking locations
worldwide, which contributes to more efficient air cargo
logistics.”
About dnatadnata is one of the world’s largest
air services providers. Established in 1959, the company ensures
the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently at 126
airports. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight
catering services in 35 countries across six continents, dnata
is a trusted partner for over 300 airline customers around the
world. In the financial year 2019-20 dnata’s customer-oriented
teams handled 681,000 aircraft, moved 2.9 million tonnes of cargo
and uplifted more than 93 million meals.
Gabor VasarhelyiPublic Relations
dnatagabor.vasarhelyi@dnata.com
About DescartesDescartes (Nasdaq:DSGX)
(TSX:DSG) is the global leader in providing on-demand,
software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the
productivity, performance and security of logistics-intensive
businesses. Customers use our modular, software-as-a-service
solutions to route, schedule, track and measure delivery resources;
plan, allocate and execute shipments; rate, audit and pay
transportation invoices; access global trade data; file customs and
security documents for imports and exports; and complete numerous
other logistics processes by participating in the world's largest,
collaborative multimodal logistics community. Our headquarters are
in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and we have offices and partners
around the world. Learn more at www.descartes.com, and connect
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