# Descartes Solutions for the Air Industry

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## Best in class Air Cargo Tracking and Air Carrier Software for Airlines Worldwide

Descartes is the industry leader in providing the broadest range of innovative technology for the air industry worldwide. Our solutions are transforming how air carriers connect with forwarders and Ground Handling Agents (GHAs), track cargo and mail, realize deeper insight into the status and condition of goods, better manage and utilize equipment, and meet regulatory and industry program requirements.

#### **Key Capabilities Driving Innovation for Airlines**

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Air Shipment Management

Digitizing and streamlining operational workflows to better manage air imports and exports

Cargo Community System

Enabling seamless electronic information exchange across the air cargo supply chain

Cargo Security Compliance

Ensuring compliance with air cargo security mandates by leveraging electronic messaging

ULD & Asset Tracking

Using BLE-enabled devices and a global network to track ULDs and better utilize assets

Shipment Location & Condition Monitoring

Using next generation tagging to provide deeper insight into the status and condition of air cargo

Parcel & Mail Management

Automating air parcel and mail shipment management to simplify operational processes and better track shipments

## Customer Success Stories

### Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand Automates Real-time Shipment Tracking with Descartes’ Core ULD Solution

**[READ MORE](/content/resources/news/air-new-zealand-automates-real-time-shipment-tracking-descartes-coretm-uld-solution/index.html)**

### DHL

DHL Aviation Standardizes Electronic Communication for Air Freight Transportation with Descartes

**[READ MORE](/content/resources/news/dhl-aviation-standardize-electronic-communication-air-freight-transportation/index.html)**

### National Airlines

National Airlines Streamlines Mail Transportation with Descartes Velocity Mail Solution

**[READ MORE](/content/resources/news/national-airlines-streamlines-worldwide-mail-transportation-descartes-velocity-mail/index.html)**

### Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific Provides Customers with Advanced Real-time Shipment Tracking with Descartes

**[READ MORE](/content/resources/news/cathay-pacific-deploys-descartes-air-cargo-tracking-solution-part-new-ultra-track/index.html)**

#### **Resources**

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Podcast

Josh Smith, host of the AviationPros Podcast, speaks to Descartes’ Scott Sangster about how the air cargo industry can use BLE technology to help combat the global shortage of ULDs and pallets.

[LEARN MORE about Podcast](https://www.aviationpros.com/gse/baggage-cargo/cargo-handling-equipment-accessories/uld-containers/podcast/21251464/aviationpros-podcast-improving-uld-and-pallet-availability-with-technology)

White Paper

Get your copy of “The Future of Air Cargo Tracking”

[REGISTER TO READ about White Paper](/content/lp/ebook-future-air-cargo-tracking-AIR-CARGO-NEWS/index.html)

Resource Center

Learn more about Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) compliance

[Learn More about Resource Center](/content/resources/knowledge-center/air-cargo-advance-screening-acas-resource-center/index.html)

Featured Video

Technology trends in ULD Management

[WATCH THE VIDEO about Featured Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwREgizJ2f0)

Resource Center

Learn more about the benefits of the electronic air waybill (eAWB) for carriers

[READ NOW about Resource Center](/content/content/media/documents/2020-10/DES_0115_eAWB_Ebook2020_V1.pdf)

Industry Article

How Innovation Led Digitalization Revitalized the Air Cargo Industry

[READ NOW about Industry Article](https://www.stattimes.com/air-cargo/how-innovation-led-digitalisation-revitalised-the-air-cargo-industry-1346371)

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