Kale launches doc processing solutions for GHAs and freight forwarders
May 05, 2020: The IT logistics solutions provider, Kale Logistics Solutions has introduced 'PING' offering a range of service solutions on document processing to ground handlers and freight forwarders.
May 05, 2020: The IT logistics solutions provider, Kale Logistics Solutions has introduced 'PING' offering a range of service solutions on document processing to ground handlers and freight forwarders.
"This is to facilitate tackling of the current COVID-19 scenario worldwide and ensure business continuity. Ground handlers and freight forwarders are at the forefront of document processing for freight movement. In order to facilitate operations for both these stakeholders, Kale has introduced an innovative service- PING, " says the release.
The processes in air cargo are traditionally burdened with a lot of paperwork and manual operations. PING is a digital service facilitated by Kale to remove the burden of administrative tasks and facilitate e-Airway Bill (creation and filing). PING enables the conversion of pdf copies of AWB directly into industry-standard messages as well as APIs using advanced technology like ML and RPA. It enables operational efficiency, reduced staff interactions with people at the counter, lower cost of data with no errors, reduced vehicle congestion and compliance to e-AWB process.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown, handlers and forwarders are short of staff and the risk of disease spread is seamlessly high due to physical document sharing. In order to void this scenario and ensure business continuity for air cargo stakeholders, pic.twitter.com/pQLQ9TaBpC
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Kale is offering a free trial of PING service in order to support ground handlers, self-handling airlines and freight forwarders to continue with their business operations. Also, no upfront investment is required to begin using this service. From enabling remote working to automated handling and ensuring data accuracy, PING offers solutions for business continuity despite the ongoing crisis.
Amar More, CEO of Kale Logistics Solutions said, “We stand by the industry during these tough times and would like to offer these business continuity services to the Air Cargo Industry. Kale understands that the industry has limited ability to invest in new tools in such trying times, so has taken upon itself to offer a complete cloud-hosted, outcome-based service model with zero upfront investment for its e-services. These cloud-enabled services reduce cargo-handling time with automation. We are experiencing a tremendous demand for these e-services which are so pertinent in these pandemic times. PING is an extremely easy configurable service. It can be subscribed by simply sending an email to info@kalelogistics.com. ”
He further added, “Our research has shown that the Air Cargo industry can save between 15-20% of its administrative costs related to AWB processing by using this service in addition to keeping business continuity and employee safety in these difficult times.