Good-bye, TRAXON Tracker. Hello, TRAXON eTracker! We’re breaking new ground in customer communication. Our motto: What’s good can still be improved. This is why we came up with the new eTracker. In this edition our focus will be on e-freight following our latest product launch eCargo Pouch. However, we will also keep you updated about industry trends and customer news as well as our own activities. All of course in a paperfree format and on a regular basis. I wish you a pleasant read.
Felix Keck, Managing Director TRAXON Europe
Paper documents are history. The future is eCargo Pouch.
Not so long ago it was still a dream of the future: seamless electronic freight communication along the entire supply chain. Now it’s becoming reality. TRAXON Europe offers a central document and message management system to make your e-freight processes even more effective: eCargo Pouch. Want to know more? Learn how TRAXON is closing the freight communication gap.
Persuasive cargo communication
The problem is nothing new. Every international airfreight shipment can require up to 30 different freight documents. This not only means considerable organization, but also high costs and long transport times. According to IATA, e-freight will save almost 7,800 tons of paper annually while reducing shipping times by an average of one day.
All very good reasons to switch to e-freight – and even more reason to learn about the benefits of TRAXON’s new eCargo Pouch.
Felix Keck, Managing Director TRAXON Europe, agrees:
“We are well aware that more and more companies in the airfreight industry are moving towards paperless freight processes. Their motives are not only economical, but also environmental. There are still a number of supply-chain obstacles though. That's where TRAXON comes into play. Our new product eCargo Pouch closes the gap between message transmission and central document and message management. eCargo Pouch offers paperfree processes ensuring fast and reliable freight communication across the entire supply chain.”
Innovation beats tradition
Freight documents used to be collected and transmitted in paper form. While electronic transmission of transport documents in the meantime has reached some penetration, supporting trade documents are still mainly provided in paper format. This means that several copies are required to be presented to different partners in the supply chain. With eCargo Pouch, all authorized participants in the transport chain now have central access to these documents electronically. And this, by means of a web-based solution – from anywhere, around the clock. Considering this, eCargo Pouch is not only supporting the e-freight concept by eliminating the need to paper. It also serves as a common, exclusive and easy-to-use database for an authorized group of users.
Centralized, reliable and fast – these are the key benefits of eCargo Pouch. As a central document and message management system, it will focus in the initial phase on forwarders. Origin forwarders can now send trade and transport documents such as commercial invoices, certificates of origin, packing lists, air waybills and house air waybills electronically, providing all authorized partners with real-time access via the Internet.
Get through customs quickly and easily
Customs processes also stand to gain from eCargo Pouch. All documents can now be viewed and printed on location if needed as soon as they are in the pouch. This saves time and time is money. Communication channels between forwarders and customs are optimized and sources of error minimized. Also worth mentioning is eCargo Pouch’s archiving functionality and its compliance with IATA e-freight standards.
Need more information?
For detailed information about eCargo Pouch go to www.ecargopouch.com or just ask TRAXON Europe. Here you will find your personal contact. We look forward to hearing from you.
New on TRAXON Europe’s client list: Galata International Freight Forwarding opts for TRAXON EDI
Since November 2009 the Turkish freight forwarder Galata International Freight Forwarding relys on TRAXON EDI, the comprehensive and fully integrated IT solution for host-to-host air cargo communication.
Quality and service are the key
True to the company’s philosophy of increasing the quality of its service on a daily basis and focusing on technology investment, Galata International has implemented TRAXON Europe’s EDI solution.
As a company operating worldwide, Galata International is always striving for complete solutions to speed up and facilitate operating airfreight processes. TRAXON EDI perfectly meets Galata’s requirements:
• host-to-host
• fast, reliable and accurate communication with all logistics partners in real time
• fully automated processing
Cooperation that pays
Burcu Engurel, Air & Sea Freight Manager at Galata, explains why they opted for TRAXON EDI:
“Since the day of our founding, we at Galata have prided ourselves on our punctuality and competitiveness in the services we supply our customers. We believe Traxon EDI is an important tool to help us uphold our philosophy of accurate communication and information flows.
We chose TRAXON EDI because we always want to be up-to-date. This is a tool that allows us to track our cargo very closely and inform our clients accordingly. It will speed up our service and strengthen our operations staff in the loading process.
TRAXON EDI will help us maintain our reputation as a fully service-oriented company with 100% customer satisfaction.
We at Galata believe that in today’s competitive world, technology is a vital tool for achieving our goals and something we will continue to invest in.”
Aike Höfft, Head of Sales and Marketing at TRAXON Europe, agrees with Mr Engurel, and is equally convinced of the benefits the cooperation will imply:
“We are proud to have Galata International on board and share their commitment to innovative electronic communication. The air cargo market in Turkey offers great potential, and we are pleased to support our Turkish logistic partners with e-cargo solutions.”
The new TRAXON eTracker: Informative, up to date and paperfree.
Let’s keep in touch... This is often easier said than done. But not for TRAXON Europe, the electronic communication specialist. Informative, customer-oriented and paperfree - these are the goals of our new TRAXON eTracker.
An ear for customers’ needs
We listen to our customers carefully. This goes for direct communication as well. In the last edition of TRAXON Tracker we wanted to know what we are getting right, what we are doing wrong, and how we can make things better in the future. Your feedback helped us better understand your needs. But not only that – it showed us that you’re open for new ideas. The new TRAXON eTracker is one example.
We asked for your preference: print or electronic communication. The answer is on your screen. Editorial content has also been redesigned with your constructive comments in mind, and topics have been rearranged according to readers preferences.
By the way, there are still some customers who would rather read in print. They have the option of printing the complete edition as a PDF.
The latest news at a glance
We now know what our readers are particularly keen on: more information about TRAXON solutions, followed by news from our customers, company news and activities of TRAXON. Of course this will now be reflected in our new eTracker.
Your comments and suggestions have also influenced the layout of TRAXON eTracker. A more transparent design gives you the quickest possible overview and optimal readability.
We are confident that the new TRAXON eTracker offers more reader-friendliness, information and flexibility. However, optimization is a continuous process. That’s why we warmly welcome your comments and suggestions.
IATA World Cargo Symposium 2010. Visit us and receive a 20% discount on registration
It pays to pay us a visit. Stop by TRAXON Europe at the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Vancouver, Canada, from March 8 to 11, 2010 and get a live demonstration of eCargo pouch, our central document and message managment system. Register now and get a 20% discount! We look forward to seeing you there.
WCS 2010 premiere of eCargo Pouch
Be among the first to see what it means when two leading cargo community systems combine their innovative potential. Together with CARGONAUT, TRAXON Europe will be presenting eCargo Pouch during 2010 WCS. Visit our booth and be our guest for a live demonstration of this new e-freight solution. Feel free to make an appointment with your regional area manager sales. For contact info, click here.
To find out more about eCargo Pouch, click here.
Strategies for a successful future
The focus of this year’s WCS is potential strategies for the airfreight supply chain to overcome the current recession and position itself in the future. E-freight is one important aspect. This year eCargo Pouch will be sponsoring an entire e-freight track.
Expert knowledge first-hand
Felix Keck, Managing Director of TRAXON Europe, will open the e-freight track on Tuesday, March 9th. As an industry insider, Mr. Keck will be one of the moderators of the two panel discussions dealing with on the following topics:
• case studies on e-freight implementation of new document standards and benefits
• customs perspectives on e-freight implementation
Please come join him. Or stop by our stand at the WCS fair grounds for more expert knowledge.
Click here for more information about this year’s complete panel program.
Want a 20% discount?
As a valued customer of TRAXON Europe, we are pleased to inform you that you can receive a 20% discount on your registration fee. How does it work? It’s simple. Just enter the promotional code “wcs2010” when registering. Register here.
We look forward to seeing you in Vancouver this March.
Expert knowledge first-hand: IATA e-freight Local Adoption Meeting in New York
IATA Local Adoption Meetings (LAMs) are the regional meeting place for e-freight specialists. If you’re looking for first-hand information and exclusive insider knowledge, this is the place for you. A long-time promotor of e-freight, TRAXON Europe is sponsoring the next meeting in New York on March 24th. Don’t miss it!
Increase performance while reducing costs? Not a contradiction.
Saving costs is a top priority for many partners in the airfreight chain. But how is it possible to cut back costs while increasing performance levels? One answer is intelligent e-freight solutions. They not only help save costs but also offer a faster, more reliable service. IATA Local Adoption Meetings are designed to explain how it works.
IATA Local Adoption Meetings point the way
By taking part in a Local Adoption Meeting you can
• gain in-depth knowledge of e-freight products
• generate a step-by-step e-freight adoption plan
• hear from other companies about their experiences using paperfree air cargo
• forge contacts with local air cargo supply chains
• engage in discussions with IATA e-freight experts
Join us in New York!
TRAXON Europe is exclusive sponsor of the upcoming LAM in New York. Representatives of IATA, various airlines and forwarders, customs agencies as well as TRAXON Europe will be attending and will be ready to answer your questions. You’ll also have the opportunity to “speed date” with an e-freight expert at the end of the meeting for all the information you need.
The New York LAM is Wednesday, March 24, 2010. It will take place at the Holiday Inn JFK.
To register directly for the New York LAM, click here.
As an e-communication expert in the airfreight industry, we look forward to working with you and helping you develop an individual e-freight plan!
For more details about these events, please click here.
Chinese New Year: 2010 is the Year of the Tiger
International competence in electronic cargo communication is not all TRAXON Europe has to offer. Cultural competence is also one of our strengths, something our customers have come to appreciate. Indeed, being an international company with an international team, TRAXON Europe is no stranger to different cultural characteristics.
Our Chinese colleague Ming Han Gao, Marketing Manager & Business Partnerships at TRAXON Europe in Frankfurt, would like to wish our customers and partners all the best for the coming Chinese New Year, the Year of the Tiger. Or as they say in China: “Sheng Yi Xing Long, Gong Xi Fa Cai!” (May you succeed in business and have good fortune). We talked with Ming Han recently and learned some interesting things about the Year of the Tiger.
When exactly is New Year's Day 2010 in China?
According to the Chinese lunar calendar (China's traditional calendar), February 14, 2010 is the first day of the Year of the Tiger.
What does the Year of the Tiger mean to people?
In Chinese culture, the tiger symbolizes power, braveness, good luck and a bright future. In terms of business, it is a year for overcoming difficulties and working towards success.
How do Chinese define the name of the year?
There are a total of 12 animals representing different years. According to this system, the animal of the year is repeated every 12 years. For instance, now is the Year of the Tiger. The last Year of the Tiger was in 1998. The remaining eleven amimals are the rat, ox, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.
What do the Chinese do for New Year's?
New Year's is a time for people to visit their families, relatives and friends, and to celebrate together. It is also a good time to make plans for the year ahead. As we say in China, “A good start is half of success” – a solid plan at the beginning often brings favorable results.
