Friday, June 7, 2013

Virgin Atlantic Cargo deploys Descartes' electronic messaging

Virgin Atlantic Cargo, a leading global air carrier, is using Descartes' cloud-based Global Air Messaging Gateway solutions to help standardize and automate its air cargo processes.

"Using Descartes as our sole electronic messaging provider, we benefit from increased transparency and improved efficiency across our air cargo operations," said Gill Launders, Head of Corporate Services at Virgin Atlantic Cargo. "Descartes' Global Air Messaging Gateway helps support our ability to better manage shipments and effectively fulfill our customers' expectations."

Descartes' Global Air Messaging Gateway is based upon Descartes' cloud-based Global Logistics Network (GLN). The GLN provides a range of services including contract management, freight bookings, shipment tracking, security and trade compliance filings.

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