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(ACS) - www.cargobyblr.in - a digital plat- while maintaining the integrity and quality
form that enables faster processing and a of products through transportation. "We
reduction in the duplication of informa- introduced an IoT-based solution to monitor
tion, in addition to streamlining processes," temperature-controlled cargo that is set to
says Raghunath. enable real-time supply chain visibility. BLR
ACS is a seamless platform for the Cargo also has a dedicated truck parking
cargo community to track their shipments facility (ATMF), which is managed and operat-
through the airport eliminating the need ed by Shell. This facility enables cargo supply
for paperwork across both terminals, adds Etihad Cargo has chain partners to arrive at the cargo terminals
Raghunath. “It helps in creating a fast lane on a timely basis after being processed at the
and prevents delays and inefficiencies. All implemented several ATMF, thereby reducing landside conges-
important documents are tracked digitally, tion, and processing time and consequently
end-to-end. ACS encourages communi- initiatives to make boosting terminal throughput. By bring-
cation among stakeholders both at the the transportation of ing in new technological innovations and
airside and on the ground. It also empow- constantly upgrading its facilities, BLR Airport
ers all stakeholders to interact with each fresh products more continues to thrive and move towards be-
other to curtail the complexities involved coming a cargo hub," says Raghunath.
in manual systems. Historically, in the cargo sustainable including the
world, once the cargo entered the airport introduction of specialised Innovations galore
area, stakeholders involved hardly got any Penza says the perishables sector and
visibility on the shipment. ACS, through thermal covers and the wider cool chain supply chain are incred-
its consolidated tech integration, now ibly dynamic and present a great opportu-
provides transparency in streamlining all replacement of traditional nity for carriers to finetune their processes,
the data and encourages communication unit load devices (ULDs) innovate, test the latest technologies and
among stakeholders. The environmental tools — such as software and active and
impact is also a significant benefit as a with lighter-weight ULDs, passive temperature and location devices
huge amount of paperwork is reduced.” — and collaborate with the complete sup-
Additionally, to enhance the cold chain enabling greater fuel ply chain to improve forecasting, packag-
offering, BLR Cargo joined hands with efficiency. ing solutions and lead times.
Envirotainer and introduced a new cold- "Etihad Cargo works closely with
chain solution, which ensures the movement Fabrice Panza Validaide, a digital platform that collects
of temperature-sensitive cargo worldwide Etihad Cargo data, to manage full cool chain capabilities
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