Abu Dhabi Ports Group has introduced a suite of digital airfreight solutions as part of its Advanced Trade and Logistics Platform (ATLP). It will streamline the movement of air cargo shipments to and from all five airports in Abu Dhabi. It aims to reduce reduce waiting times by 80%, improve delivery time through customs integration, enhance track and trace visibility, introduce digital payment channels and enhance warehouse utilisation through an automated appointment system.
In addition to reducing the amount of paperwork needed for air cargo shipments by 90%, the new services also cut down on unnecessary trips to the airport for air freight by providing digital access to all required documentation, as well as online payments and handling of documents to the ground handler.
Yousef Al Riyami, chief technology officer (right) and Jubran Al Breiki, director Etihad Airport Services