Powering the Future of Air Cargo with Hitit’s Crane Cargo Suite
As e-commerce booms and customer expectations rise, airlines and cargo operators demand smart, flexible and integrated IT solutions for efficient operations. In this quickly-evolving environment, air cargo—is emerging as an indispensable sub-sector within aviation. — Industry needs to embrace digital agility, transparency and new technologies. In response to these evolving needs, Hitit’s Crane Cargo Solutions step in. Crane Cargo Suite offers a portfolio of specialized modules designed to optimize every stage of the air cargo shipment process – from booking to handling and managing cargo capacity and revenue flow, to analyzing its performance. In this blog post, I would like to provide a comprehensive summary of the Crane Cargo Suite based on my webinar session, which is available to watch on Hitit’s YouTube channel.
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Let me begin with Crane CGO (Cargo Management System), the true star and foundational module of our Cargo Suite. At the heart of this suite is Crane CGO, which enables airlines to handle cargo bookings, manage capacity, issue airway bills and all other functionalities – both with accuracy and ease. The module supports IATA standards such as e-AWB and ONE Record, ensuring global compliance and simplified document handling. While these functions may appear technical, their impact reaches far beyond system usability. Their impact also extend to operational reliability and customer satisfaction.
Have you ever questioned what happens when ramp teams and warehouse agents can access shipment data directly from their mobile devices? – Delays drop and accuracy improves. Crane CCH (Comprehensive Cargo Handling) which is basically a full-scale, end-to-end cargo handling management system that gives your ground handling teams the flexibility to manage operations in real time, right where the action is.
Meanwhile Crane CRA (Cargo Revenue Accounting) automates revenue accounting and helps ensure every shipment, invoice, and reconciliation is handled smoothly. It reduces manual work for back-office teams and strengthens financial transparency, which is critical in an industry with slim profit margins.
Moreover, Crane CFS (Customs Filing System) is the cargo customs solution by Hitit designed to simplify customs compliance for the airlines. With compatibility across multiple customs systems such as ICS2 for Europe; ACAS for United States; NAIC for United Arab Emirates; PACT for Canada; PREDICT for UK; ASYCUDA for various regions and further country-specific customs, it ensures seamless communication with global customs authorities. Its intuitive interface allows users to easily view inbound and outbound customs messages for any given time frame, providing both clarity and control over regulatory interactions. A paramount aspect of today’s air cargo customs is the term PLACI. In this regard, Crane CFS supports preloading filing capabilities, enabling airlines to submit customs declarations before shipments are even loaded, with reference to PLACI expectations.
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Furthermore, Crane Cargo Solutions are beyond just digitalization. Each module offers unique capabilities that deliver powerful outcomes including fewer operational errors, stronger cost control and faster cargo processing. In an industry where precision and speed define success, Crane Cargo Solutions provides the flexibility to both scale and customize cargo operations. It’s not just about modernizing technology but also making it safer, smarter and more sustainable.
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