MA - SpiceJet (http://www.spicejet.com), India's #2 and most innovative low-fare airline, has become the first airline in India to deploy the world's most advanced cloud-based air cargo management solution, SmartKargo (http://www.smartkargo.com), for its in-house and international cargo operations. SmartKargo, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, leverages three huge IT advances: Cloud computing, mobile platforms, and data analytics to bring much needed automation of business processes in the airline cargo industry still dominated by paper based systems.
Unlike older cargo systems that require expensive, dedicated hardware and software, SmartKargo – built by MIT trained engineers – is a 100% Cloud-based solution running on Microsoft's Azure platform, and is accessible 24/7 from any internet browser. SpiceJet will use a single system to manage its cargo operations including Sales Planning, Pricing, Reservations and Bookings, Operations, Billing, Invoicing, Collections and benefit from the real time operating system. SmartKargo Founder and CEO, Milind Tavshikar said, "SmartKargo's robust capabilities will help SpiceJet further build its cargo business, and enable it to deliver even better customer service to shippers across its growing network. More and more airlines and other companies in the air cargo ecosystem are discovering what we deliver: Improved revenues and better customer service. Greater efficiency and more flexibility. And instant information for better decisions." "India will be Asia's second fastest-growing market with a CAGR of 6.8%, and SpiceJet, India's second-largest low fare airline, is poised to play a leading role in the freight-delivery chapter of the India growth story. With advanced booking and handling tools like SmartKargo, SpiceJet will not only replace a legacy system, but will also deliver a much higher standard of customer satisfaction," said Mr. Amit Srivastava, VP, Business Development, SpiceJet. SpiceJet operates a fleet of 18 Boeing 737-800s and 737-900ERs, 2 Airbus A319s, and 14 Bombardier Q400s, with 252 daily flights from principal hubs in Delhi, Chennai, and Hyderabad to 34 Indian and 7 international destinations, including Dubai, Kathmandu, and Colombo. Daily cargo capacity is about 300 tonnes.