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At this year’s IATA AGM, Willie Walsh, Director General of IATA, captured the spirit of change sweeping through air cargo. “The 69 million tons of air cargo transported annually accounts for a third of global trade by value,” he said. And yet, he added, “Aircrafts have flown faster than the documentation that accompanies shipments.”
That observation could not be more accurate. While aircraft have evolved, the systems underpinning cargo operations have often remained stuck in the past – disjointed, fragmented, inefficient, and lacking visibility. At Accelya, we see this as both a challenge and an incredible opportunity.
That’s why we’ve launched the FLX ONE Cargo platform, a future-ready Cargo Management System designed to accelerate digital transformation across the air cargo value chain. Our goal is simple: to help airlines move beyond legacy limitations with a modular, API-first, AI-enabled, and cloud-native platform. FLX ONE Cargo acts as a catalyst for the industry’s digital ambitions – from modern distribution and eCommerce to revenue optimization and warehouse automation.
It also introduces an entirely new approach to cargo digitalization, one that’s intelligent, connected, and built for the future.
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/duGa9BuDFZk?si=JtvPNu4cASSHgr5D
Why Industry Alignment Matters Now More Than Ever
Willie Walsh’s keynote at the IATA AGM highlighted a critical industry priority: enabling seamless, real-time data exchange across the cargo ecosystem. Initiatives like ONE Record reflect a growing commitment to standardization, helping to create a shared, trusted view across all stakeholders.
At Accelya, we fully support this direction and recognize that true progress relies on collaboration across the entire value chain – from airlines and freight forwarders to ground handlers, technology partners, and regulators. The cargo ecosystem is only as strong as its weakest link, and achieving interoperability at scale requires collective effort.
Our FLX ONE Cargo platform is designed to support this vision. With its open, API-first architecture and real-time capabilities, it empowers stakeholders to move toward greater standardization, improved transparency, and operational agility.
Standardization is not a one-time initiative; it’s an evolving journey. At Accelya, we’re proud to play a leading role in helping the industry advance that journey together.
FLX ONE Cargo: Built for a New Era
FLX ONE Cargo is more than a platform, it’s a leap forward in how cargo can be done.
Unlike legacy systems that constrain airlines, FLX ONE Cargo is modular, cloud-native, and AI-powered, enabling cargo teams to work faster, smarter, and more collaboratively. And because it’s built on the same Amazon Web Services (AWS) foundational principles that power world-leading ecommerce platforms, it helps airlines act more like modern retailers even in air cargo that go well beyond traditional air cargo.
AI at the Core: FLX AIViator for Cargo
We recently introduced FLX AIViator, the AI intelligence layer embedded across our FLX Platform that transforms airline data into real-time, revenue-generating decisions.
For cargo, this means big gains. Take capacity forecasting. Traditionally, accuracy hovered between 75-80% with the use of statistical models. With FLX AIViator, we’re now seeing models deliver over 92% accuracy by predicting saleable capacity and overbooking thresholds. This allows airlines to reduce spoilage, increase yield, and make smarter routing decisions in real-time.
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/zt_9_kxvAVM?si=AjZ23Bgu4XIuYt0a
Keeping the Momentum Going
Momentum matters. In the past few months, we’ve welcomed new customers, launched next-gen capabilities, and played a central role at industry events like the World Cargo Symposium. But momentum is only as powerful as what we do with it next.
We’re focused on helping our customers move forward with confidence – not only by delivering cutting-edge tools, but by going on the modernization journey with them. Whether it’s through flexible deployments, hybrid integration with legacy systems, or guiding digital strategies that make business sense, we’re in it for the long haul.
Final Thought: A Call to Action
The modernization of air cargo is no longer a question of if — but how fast, how smart, and how collaboratively we move. Modern Automation, Collaboration, Digitization and Standardization are essential building blocks, but progress will come from solutions that are not only powerful, but also intuitive, intelligent, and user-centric.
At Accelya, we’re committed to helping the industry navigate this transformation together — working in partnership across stakeholders to ensure that digital progress is scalable, inclusive, and practical. FLX ONE Cargo is more than just a platform; it’s a foundation for airlines to evolve with confidence, optimize with intelligence, and lead with clarity.
The future of cargo will be shaped by those ready to rethink what’s possible — and act on it. We’re proud to be helping our customers do exactly that.
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