- Descartes Systems Group (DSGX, Financial) enhances its air cargo offerings with IATA's ONE Record messaging standard.
- The initiative supports IATA's digital transformation goals for air cargo by 2026.
- Lufthansa Cargo endorses Descartes' solution for improved shipment data exchange.
Descartes Systems Group (DSGX) has announced that its Descartes Air Messaging™ solution now fully supports the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) ONE Record messaging standard. This integration aligns with IATA's goal to digitize air cargo messaging services by January 1, 2026, offering a significant step forward in the evolution of air freight data exchange.
The endorsement by Lufthansa Cargo, a leading player in the air cargo industry, underscores the strategic importance of this development. The Descartes Air Messaging™ solution aims to streamline the data exchange process by replacing traditional Cargo-IMP and Cargo XML standards with a single, more efficient record per shipment. This shift promises enhanced transparency and expedited freight movement across regional and global operations.
Descartes' solution accommodates a broad range of data standards and message specifications, including APIs, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), and direct system-to-system connectivity. The integration of these technologies is designed to facilitate a seamless flow of air shipment information, contributing to greater efficiency and customer satisfaction in the air cargo sector.
Scott Sangster, General Manager of Logistics Services Providers at Descartes, emphasized the value of adopting the ONE Record standard: "Air industry customers have long relied on Descartes to provide a strong bridge with their trading partners. The ONE Record initiative offers new opportunities to enhance these relationships, streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve the customer experience."
This step demonstrates Descartes Systems Group's commitment to leading the digital transformation in logistics-intensive businesses and highlights the potential improvements in productivity and sustainability within the air cargo industry.
