IAG Cargo and CHAMP Cargosystems announced the creation of a custom solution using AI that enables a shift from paper Air Waybills to digital ones, thus transforming air cargo documentation processes. Following a recent successful trial, IAG Cargo will implement CHAMP’s A2Z Scan platform, a cutting-edge tool designed to automate the capture and processing of cargo documents.
This new technology deploys artificial intelligence to significantly reduce the need for manual data entry by automatically scanning and extracting information from shipping documents. By streamlining these traditionally labor-intensive tasks, IAG Cargo aims to enhance operational efficiency, minimize errors, and accelerate cargo handling times across its global network. This move aligns with IAG Cargo’s broader commitment to digital innovation and sustainability, as the automation of paperwork not only improves accuracy but also reduces paper use and administrative overheads. Customers can expect faster processing times and improved transparency throughout the shipping journey.
David Walker, Chief Digital and Information Officer at IAG Cargo, commented: “This partnership with CHAMP marks another important step in our digital transformation journey. By integrating A2Z Scan, we are making it easier for customers to transition to digital AWBs, and this will drive greater efficiency across our operations.”
Lucas Fernandez, VP Innovation and Insights at CHAMP, stated: “CHAMP A2Z Scan is the first of our tools to be 100% AI-based and can bring numerous benefits to customers like IAG Cargo. This is an important strategic move on their part, and I congratulate their commitment to digitalization in air cargo.”
