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JAS Forwarding Simplifies Air Freight Processing and Provision at German Airports with BluJay Air Cargo Pool
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
- Business Operation
Use Cases
- Track & Trace of Assets
- Fleet Management
- Remote Asset Management
Services
- System Integration
- Software Design & Engineering Services
The Challenge
On January 1, 2013, the customs authorities at Frankfurt airport redefined the storage deposit location for the ATLAS AES Exit process. Deposits of goods were then allowed only within Frankfurt airport. The effect of this was that all carriers that had previously made their drop-offs for air freight export at nearby places outside the airport (such as Mörfelden, Kelsterbach, Raunheim, Rüsselsheim, and Flörsheim) had to come up with new logistics routes. Export processes and communication with customs were to be ensured round the clock.
About The Customer
JAS Forwarding GmbH is a privately run international shipping and logistics provider. During its 30-year history, the company has experienced exponential growth and now possesses a global network of offices that provide its customers with the highest level of service. The company was founded in 1978 in Milan, Italy, and now operates with more than 240 offices and agents in over 80 countries and about 3,600 employees worldwide.
The Solution
BluJay Solutions’ technology won over JAS Forwarding with its potential for increased efficiency. The Air Cargo Pool data platform has existed since 2009, and there are more than 50 ACP terminals in all German airports. Export processes and communication with customs are possible round the clock. After the data is entered, the ACP automatically releases the transfer messages to customs. Immediately after exporting the goods, the carriers receive the export confirmation from customs, which is especially important for time-critical dispatches. Within less than 14 days, the BluJay software was implemented at JAS Forwarding, and the company’s branches got a connection to Air Cargo Pool. JAS Forwarding chose to rely on Air Cargo Pool (ACP) and can now handle air freight processing trouble-free through a single data platform.
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