Cargolux selects new CHAMP weight and balance solution to drive load planning efficiency

12 May 2009

MUNICH – Integrated air cargo IT solutions provider CHAMP Cargosystems,  today announced at Air Cargo Europe that Cargolux will be the launch customer for the first ever graphical weight and balance solution specifically designed for the air freight sector.  The new system has already demonstrated the ability to halve Cargolux’s load sheet preparation time.

The graphical interface and ‘drag and drop’ functionality, though commonly used for passenger loading, has never before been provided to meet the unique requirements of freight handlers. By enabling load controllers to manage the sorting of ULDs using colour-coded differentials based on contour, weight, destination and type, average load planning time can be significantly cut. Throughout testing this has delivered up to 55% reduction in load sheet preparation time.

Henrik Ambak, V.P. Head of Ground Services & Commercial IT of Cargolux Airlines, said: “Cargolux is looking forward to shortly taking delivery of the new CHAMP weight and balance application that will greatly enhance productivity compared to manual processes, and leading to improved calculation capabilities. The fact that it is automatically populated by standard IATA messages will require less manual data input, saving time and avoiding errors.”

John Johnston, CHAMP CEO, said: “Our new weight and balance system offers freight carriers many benefits; a combination of cutting of time and effort spent on this vital task, while simultaneously increasing safety and accuracy can only be welcomed.

“Over the past several months, we at CHAMP have worked closely with Cargolux testing and fine-tuning our offering and are delighted that they are the first cargo airline which will benefit from this unique offering for the sector.”