IBS Software and Singapore Airlines team up to digitalise air cargo records
Singapore Airlines and IBS Software are co-developing a shipment record solution to digitally transform air cargo operations and meet IATA’s ONE Record standards.
In conjunction with Cargo Community Network (CCN), the two companies have completed the first phase of this plan which involves the creation and sharing of shipment records across airlines, cargo community system providers and ground handling agents on the ONE Record platform.
CCN’s open data collaboration platform, CUBEforall, enhances data exchange and transparency, while seamlessly integrating legacy systems with ONE Record standards.
Shipment records are one of the most frequently used documents in air cargo, forming the basis for all key processes in sales, planning and execution for organisations.
Today, a single shipment results in multiple copies of shipment records across individual stakeholders, and the process of handling physical paper-based documents can be inefficient.
The digitalisation of shipment records through ONE Record will enable Singapore Airlines to maintain a single source of truth, allowing the data to be utilised beyond the physical lifecycle of shipments.
This streamlined data exchange will facilitate transparency and visibility across reporting, revenue accounting and future planning for all stakeholders.
From airline to shipper, IBS Software will increase the accessibility of shipment data for all partners in the air cargo supply chain.
Ashok Rajan, head of cargo and logistics solutions at IBS Software, said: “Partnering with Singapore Airlines, a globally recognised leader in aviation innovation, to drive the digital future of air cargo is a significant objective for IBS Software.
“In today’s cargo industry, data accessibility and transparency are paramount. Data and digitalisation are key enablers for the development of solutions that allow cargo carriers to grow and meet their customers’ evolving needs.
“We are proud to have the support of an industry pioneer like Singapore Airlines in enhancing accessibility and excellence in the digitalisation of air cargo.”
Marvin Tan, senior vice president of cargo at Singapore Airlines, said, “At Singapore Airlines, we continuously invest and innovate in all aspects of the business.
“By co-developing a digital shipment record solution with IBS Software, we remain committed to meeting IATA’s ONE Record’s goal for enhanced data visibility for all our stakeholders.
“This collaboration positions both organisations at the forefront of cargo digitalisation, as we unlock new efficiencies and business opportunities and respond to the evolving needs of the industry.”
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