Taiwan-based carrier China Airlines (CI) has selected IBS Software to transform its global cargo business through digitisation.
A single platform, IBS’ iCargo solution will serve as the airline’s new cargo management system.
The platform bundles sales, air mail handling and revenue accounting capabilities, along with import and export operations.
The airline will replace its existing cargo solution with this new single tool.
China Airlines Group’s fleet includes 112 aircraft, covering 17 Boeing 747-400 and five Boeing 777 freighters.
The carrier has a workforce of more than 10,000 employees.
IBS senior vice president (SVP) and region head for APAC and Middle East Gautam Shekar stated: “This agreement aligns with IBS Software’s long-term strategy to further expand our presence in the exciting APAC market and help local customers modernise and add value to their cargo proposition.”
According to the vendor, its iCargo platform will offer optimally automated digital technology for more efficiency, as well as sales management opportunities.
China Airlines cargo SVP Eddy Liu said: “China Airlines cargo has been endeavouring to modernise our digital capabilities for years. However, we see the evolutional change in digital sales and operations since Covid, and I believed SaaS is the right solution we are looking for.”
“We expect to build up a strong partnership with IBS Software and to realise faster time-to-market for our products and services without compromising compliance of data integrity.”
