Wipro, IATA Team up on the e-freight Initiative

Bangalore: Wipro Technologies, the global IT services business of Wipro Limited , today announced a strategic partnership with International Air Transport Association (IATA) for its e-freight initiative.
IATA's long-term vision is to free air cargo industry processes of paper. Currently, an average shipment travels with up to 38 documents that are exchanged between various parties, including shippers, airlines, freight forwarders, handling agents, import/export brokers and customs.
The IATA e-freight programme forms part of its strategic "Simplifying the Business" initiative, with the association committed to lead and support e-freight implementation for the air cargo industry. It also aims to align stakeholders to common goals and standards in order to facilitate the delivery of e-freight solutions.
23/03/07 TMC Net, US

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Categories: Cargo Mar 2007, Foreign Mar 2007, New Mar 2007