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feature

The data flow of
the CCS unlocks

significant potential for
automation by enabling

digital processes and
reducing manual steps.

With smart solutions, a
CCS can also enhance

security and fraud
prevention.

Martina Schikorr
allivate PHOTO: allivate Gmbh
to make it relevant for business decisions.
Again, the authenticity of data is a question.
CCS enables this feature for airports where the Appointment & Docking (ADM) System initial investment required, resistance to
business data from the relevant stakehold- and Traffic Management System (TMS). This change from stakeholders accustomed to
ers is shared on a real-time basis." allows for advance planning of cargo de- traditional processes, the complexity of data
Highlighting the factors that can delay livery and acceptance prior to flight arrivals standardisation, cybersecurity concerns,
or interfere with the adoption of CCS, and departures." and regulatory hurdles due to varying regu-
Ed Dorr, Vice President eCargo Portfolio, To further expedite data exchange and lations across different countries.
CHAMP Cargosystems stated, “Some interoperability within the CCS ecosystem, Drawing from practical experience
of the challenges are due to the global IATA's Cargo Connect platform has also in implementing CCS, Crozier of dnata
nature of air cargo, such as regulatory gained prominence. This standardised plat- provided insights into the multifaceted chal-
requirements, closed standards, the nu- form facilitates seamless communication lenges that airports and stakeholders may
merous stakeholder groups involved and between various stakeholders, reducing encounter: "From our experience of setting
bad data quality or data strategies. But integration complexities and accelerat- up their e-commerce platform, Calogi, one
as with the implementation of any new ing data transfer. By providing a common of the main challenges of implementing a
technology, there's often a simple fear of language for the industry, Cargo Connect CCS is connecting with all stakeholders on
disruption that is key to manage.” streamlines processes, enhances collabo- a single platform and coping with techno-
Addressing specific operational chal- ration, and ultimately contributes to the logical advancements. Choosing the right
lenges, such as capacity constraints and overall efficiency of air cargo operations. As technology is also key, as implementing a
airport congestion, requires careful integra- a result, the combined power of CCS and CCS also involves investing in enhancing
tion of various systems. Guillaume Crozier, Cargo Connect drives greater efficiency your stakeholders' legacy systems, while
SVP- UAE Cargo and Global Cargo Strategy, and transparency throughout the air cargo there is also cost and time in implementing
dnata, offered insights into how this integra- supply chain. the technology. Finally, you must be able
tion can be achieved: "To address capacity Despite the clear benefits, the adoption to cope with other emerging technolo-
constraints and airport congestion, firstly, it and implementation of CCS face several gies and constant regulatory and industry
is essential that the CCS must integrate with challenges. These include the substantial enhancements."
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