CHAMP Cargosystems and IAG Cargo partner in AI-driven document automation

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, has partnered with CHAMP Cargosystems to adopt CHAMP A2Z Scan, an AI-powered application that automates the conversions from paper to digital Air Waybills (AWBs) and other documents. The partnership follows a recent successful trial.

CHAMP A2Z Scan, a new service powered by CHAMP’s Cargospot-neo platform, is designed to help airlines and ground handling agents (GHAs) automate Air Waybill (AWB) data entry for consolidation with all downstream processes and systems.

The tool delivers significant time savings, streamlining processes, preventing delays, and driving efficiency across operations.

These efficiencies are unlocked by utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology, which enables the accurate extraction of data from paper Air Waybills, as well as allowing the system to learn from this data.

CHAMP and IAG Cargo collaborated to create a custom solution that supports customers transitioning from paper Air Waybills to digital Air Waybills. Through this integration, IAG Cargo customers can access CHAMP A2Z Scan capabilities through the IAG Cargo portal using a Single Sign-On (SSO) login, ensuring a smooth user experience.

David Walker, Chief Digital and Information Officer at IAG Cargo said, “This partnership with CHAMP marks another important step in our digital transformation journey. By integrating A2Z Scan, we are making it easier for customers to transition to digital AWBs, and this will drive greater efficiency across our operations.”

Lucas Fernandez, VP Innovation and Insights at CHAMP said, “CHAMP A2Z Scan is the first of our tools to be 100% AI-based and can bring numerous benefits to customers like IAG Cargo. This is an important strategic move on their part, and I congratulate their commitment to digitalization in air cargo.”