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Hermes SaaS Ecosystem

goes live at Cairo

International Airport

ermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) has upgraded the Focus Africa to
Hcurrent cargo management system at Cairo International unlock aviation
Airport for CACC Cargolinx and migrated the ground
handler's operations to Hermes’ latest cloud-based SaaS
service. The final stage of the project sees the launch of potential: IATA
the Hermes Business Intelligence and Track & Trace apps.
These add-on apps from the Hermes Ecosystem will provide ocus Africa is a collaborative initiative that unites
valuable data insights and detailed shipment information for Fresources across the aviation value chain to address
agents and shippers, in real time, with extensive drill-down urgent industry challenges.
options. Using HLT’s custom-built APIs, all of the Hermes "Building on decades of partnerships with African
Ecosystem solutions have been integrated with existing countries and stakeholders, it aims to achieve clear,
systems at Cairo International Airport. measurable goals. The initiative seeks to enhance
regional cooperation, harmonise procedures, and
invest in infrastructure to support safety, efficiency,
and environmental sustainability," says the Cargo
Operations - 2025 Strategic Priorities Report by the
International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Focus Africa strives to develop a safer, better-
connected continent with a diverse, skilled workforce,
unlocking commercial and economic opportunities for
African aviation, the report added. "Its goal is to drive
tangible, sustainable progress in response to the sector’s
most pressing challenges."

Saudia Cargo, Swissport sign deal for Nairobi Airport

audia Cargo announced the signing the ground-handling processes, thus
Sof a new standard ground handling minimising transit times and ensuring
agreement (SGHA) with Swissport that goods reach their destinations in
International, which will serve as optimal condition," says Mohanned Badri,
its official ground-handling agent at Vice President, Operations, Saudia Cargo.
Nairobi Airport. Swissport will handle Racheal Ndegwa, CEO, Swissport
all aspects of ground support, including Nairobi adds: "We're thrilled to expand
cargo handling, loading and unloading, our partnership with Saudia Cargo
and special care for temperature- at Nairobi Airport. Our expertise in
sensitive products, says an official handling temperature-sensitive goods and
release from Saudia. our innovative flower corridor project
"Our strategic collaboration with will ensure seamless and efficient logistics
Swissport is designed to streamline solutions for Saudia Cargo.”

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