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Frankfurt and Schiphol launch cloud-based pilot project to speed up cargo flow
A DATA-sharing pilot project has been launched to reduce the time taken to process and transport cargo shipments between Air France KLM's facility in Frankfurt, Germany and Schiphol airport in the Netherlands.
As part of the Smart Cargo Mainport Programme, users submit various pieces of data, including customs information and shipment details, to a central system that allows Schiphol, cargo handlers, truckers, forwarders, shippers, customs and the airline to plan ahead for the cargo's arrival.
Speaking at a formum recently, KLM Cargo executive vice president and Martinair Holland managing director, Marcel de Nooijer, said that the project could speed up the process by up to two hours compared with shipments originating from its Frankfurt facility that are not taking part in the pilot, reported London's Air Cargo News.
The pilot project is being run by a consortium that includes Schiphol Cargo, Jan de Rijk Logistics, Swissport, Kuehne + Nagel, importer Fresco Flowers, Cargonaut, and Dutch customs.
The information is submitted using a cloud-based system and is automatically verified against the applicable customs regulations and safety standards. The new operational procedures will also support the exchange of administrative data and facilitate the exchange of shipment status information.
"This is a tangible innovation push for members of the Schiphol cargo community, aimed at realising efficiencies, reducing costs and enhancing services," said head of cargo, Schiphol Cargo, Jonas van Stekelenburg. "The community is putting in the effort, with companies willing to take risks and spend resources, and we are seeing results."
As part of the Smart Cargo Mainport Programme, users submit various pieces of data, including customs information and shipment details, to a central system that allows Schiphol, cargo handlers, truckers, forwarders, shippers, customs and the airline to plan ahead for the cargo's arrival.
Speaking at a formum recently, KLM Cargo executive vice president and Martinair Holland managing director, Marcel de Nooijer, said that the project could speed up the process by up to two hours compared with shipments originating from its Frankfurt facility that are not taking part in the pilot, reported London's Air Cargo News.
The pilot project is being run by a consortium that includes Schiphol Cargo, Jan de Rijk Logistics, Swissport, Kuehne + Nagel, importer Fresco Flowers, Cargonaut, and Dutch customs.
The information is submitted using a cloud-based system and is automatically verified against the applicable customs regulations and safety standards. The new operational procedures will also support the exchange of administrative data and facilitate the exchange of shipment status information.
"This is a tangible innovation push for members of the Schiphol cargo community, aimed at realising efficiencies, reducing costs and enhancing services," said head of cargo, Schiphol Cargo, Jonas van Stekelenburg. "The community is putting in the effort, with companies willing to take risks and spend resources, and we are seeing results."
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