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NEW GLOBAL RESEARCH SHOWS AIRPORT CARGO COMMUNITY SYSTEMS DELIVER PROVEN ROI AND ARE ACCELERATING AIR CARGO DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Independent study by Transport Intelligence and Kalé reveals that nearly two-thirds of Air Cargo Community System users surveyed said the benefits outweigh implementation costs, with one organisation reporting annual savings of USD2.1 million
Mumbai, India, Wednesday 15th July 2026: Air Cargo Community Systems (ACCS) are delivering measurable commercial and operational returns across the air cargo industry, with 63.1 per cent of users reporting the benefits of adoption outweigh implementation costs, according to a new white paper.
The research, commissioned by Kalé and conducted by Transport Intelligence (Ti), also found that 68.2 per cent of users reported improved collaboration between cargo stakeholders, while 59.1 per cent experienced greater end-to-end cargo visibility.
One organisation surveyed estimated annual savings of USD 2.1 million following implementation, providing compelling evidence of the commercial value ACCS can deliver.
“Organisations already using Air Cargo Community Systems report measurable commercial and operational benefits, while perhaps the most significant finding from the research is that organisations yet to adopt the technology already recognise its value,” said Amar More, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Kalé.
“The question is no longer whether Air Cargo Community Systems work, but how quickly businesses can implement them and begin realising the benefits.”
Key findings
- 63.1% of users said the benefits of ACCS outweigh implementation costs.
- 68.2% reported improved collaboration across cargo stakeholders.
- 59.1% experienced greater end-to-end cargo visibility.
- One organisation reported USD 2.1 million in annual operational savings after implementation.
- 62% of non-users believe failing to implement ACCS will reduce their competitiveness within 24 months.
- 60.5% expect operating costs to rise if digital transformation is delayed.
The research also revealed that 46 per cent of organisations continue to rely primarily on email or FTP to exchange information with external stakeholders, highlighting the continued use of fragmented communication methods across the air cargo supply chain.
“Air cargo is one of the world’s most time-critical industries, yet many organisations still rely on disconnected processes to exchange operational information,” said Viki Keckarovska, Research Manager, Transport Intelligence.
“Our research demonstrates that the commercial case for Air Cargo Community Systems is now supported by operational evidence.
“Users are reporting measurable improvements, while non-adopters largely recognise the potential benefits. The remaining barriers are practical rather than conceptual, giving the industry a clear opportunity to accelerate digital adoption.”
The white paper, The Missing Layer: How Airport Cargo Community Systems are Closing the Industry’s Information Gap, was launched today during a virtual event.
The event was attended by Glyn Hughes, Director General, The International Air Cargo Association, and Nico de Cauwer, Security General, International Port Community System Association, who provided insight into what the research means for the air cargo industry.
“This research shows that digitalisation is already delivering measurable benefits across the air cargo industry, from stronger collaboration to better visibility and lower operating costs,” said Glyn Hughes, Director General, The International Air Cargo Association.
“The message for the industry is clear: we need to move beyond isolated systems and commit to shared standards, connected platforms, and trusted data exchange, so that these gains can be realised across the entire cargo community.”
Notes to Editors:
A summary of the white paper can be found here: https://211f7e40-2cdc-42bd-9743-4c8fdf69f61f.usrfiles.com/ugd/211f7e_3d20bf7fbe1b4fc18041dd0cccaaf97a.pdf.
To request a copy of the full document please email rajni.patwardhan@kalelogistics.com
About Kalé Logistics Solutions:
Founded in 2009, Kalé is a global logistics SaaS company that develops enterprise software products and digital trade platforms for airports, seaports, government authorities, and logistics service providers.
Its Cargo Community Systems (CCS) connect fragmented stakeholders through shared digital infrastructure, enabling paperless data exchange, real time visibility, stronger security, and more efficient cargo movement.
Kalé also provides enterprise software products that automate operations and leverage artificial intelligence to enable faster, data-driven decision-making across air cargo, maritime, rail, and cross-border logistics. These solutions seamlessly integrate with CCS, creating a connected network of networks that enables a unified, intelligent, and collaborative trade ecosystem.
Kalé combines deep industry expertise, applied artificial intelligence, and industry research to help shape the digital transformation of global trade.
Its five development centres include a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Excellence Centre in Pune, India, focused on next-generation digital logistics.
Kalé supports more than 5,800 organisations across over 50 countries, with platforms deployed in 150 airports and seaports.
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New global research shows airport cargo community systems deliver proven ROI and are accelerating air cargo digital transformation
Independent study by Transport Intelligence and Kalé reveals that nearly two-thirds of Air Cargo Community System users surveyed said the benefits outweigh implementation costs, with one organisation reporting annual savings of USD2.1 million
Mumbai, India, Wednesday 15th July 2026: Air Cargo Community Systems (ACCS) are delivering measurable commercial and operational returns across the air cargo industry, with 63.1 per cent of users reporting the benefits of adoption outweigh implementation costs, according to a new white paper.
The research, commissioned by Kalé and conducted by Transport Intelligence (Ti), also found that 68.2 per cent of users reported improved collaboration between cargo stakeholders, while 59.1 per cent experienced greater end-to-end cargo visibility.
One organisation surveyed estimated annual savings of USD 2.1 million following implementation, providing compelling evidence of the commercial value ACCS can deliver.
“Organisations already using Air Cargo Community Systems report measurable commercial and operational benefits, while perhaps the most significant finding from the research is that organisations yet to adopt the technology already recognise its value,” said Amar More, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Kalé.
“The question is no longer whether Air Cargo Community Systems work, but how quickly businesses can implement them and begin realising the benefits.”
Key findings
- 63.1% of users said the benefits of ACCS outweigh implementation costs.
- 68.2% reported improved collaboration across cargo stakeholders.
- 59.1% experienced greater end-to-end cargo visibility.
- One organisation reported USD 2.1 million in annual operational savings after implementation.
- 62% of non-users believe failing to implement ACCS will reduce their competitiveness within 24 months.
- 60.5% expect operating costs to rise if digital transformation is delayed.
The research also revealed that 46 per cent of organisations continue to rely primarily on email or FTP to exchange information with external stakeholders, highlighting the continued use of fragmented communication methods across the air cargo supply chain.
“Air cargo is one of the world’s most time-critical industries, yet many organisations still rely on disconnected processes to exchange operational information,” said Viki Keckarovska, Research Manager, Transport Intelligence.
“Our research demonstrates that the commercial case for Air Cargo Community Systems is now supported by operational evidence.
“Users are reporting measurable improvements, while non-adopters largely recognise the potential benefits. The remaining barriers are practical rather than conceptual, giving the industry a clear opportunity to accelerate digital adoption.”
The white paper, The Missing Layer: How Airport Cargo Community Systems are Closing the Industry’s Information Gap, was launched today during a virtual event.
The event was attended by Glyn Hughes, Director General, The International Air Cargo Association, and Nico de Cauwer, Security General, International Port Community System Association, who provided insight into what the research means for the air cargo industry.
“This research shows that digitalisation is already delivering measurable benefits across the air cargo industry, from stronger collaboration to better visibility and lower operating costs,” said Glyn Hughes, Director General, The International Air Cargo Association.
“The message for the industry is clear: we need to move beyond isolated systems and commit to shared standards, connected platforms, and trusted data exchange, so that these gains can be realised across the entire cargo community.”
Notes to Editors:
A summary of the white paper can be found here: https://211f7e40-2cdc-42bd-9743-4c8fdf69f61f.usrfiles.com/ugd/211f7e_3d20bf7fbe1b4fc18041dd0cccaaf97a.pdf.
To request a copy of the full document please email rajni.patwardhan@kalelogistics.com
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About Kalé Logistics Solutions:
Founded in 2009, Kalé is a global logistics SaaS company that develops enterprise software products and digital trade platforms for airports, seaports, government authorities, and logistics service providers.
Its Cargo Community Systems (CCS) connect fragmented stakeholders through shared digital infrastructure, enabling paperless data exchange, real time visibility, stronger security, and more efficient cargo movement.
Kalé also provides enterprise software products that automate operations and leverage artificial intelligence to enable faster, data-driven decision-making across air cargo, maritime, rail, and cross-border logistics. These solutions seamlessly integrate with CCS, creating a connected network of networks that enables a unified, intelligent, and collaborative trade ecosystem.
Kalé combines deep industry expertise, applied artificial intelligence, and industry research to help shape the digital transformation of global trade.
Its five development centres include a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Excellence Centre in Pune, India, focused on next-generation digital logistics.
Kalé supports more than 5,800 organisations across over 50 countries, with platforms deployed in 150 airports and seaports.
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The SESAR Deployment Manager (SDM) function is defined by the Article 9 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) N°409/2013. Under the oversight of the European Commission, the SDM function consists of the synchronisation and the coordination of the deployment of the Common Projects. A Common Project is a Commission Implementing Regulation which mandates the implementation of the most essential operational changes in the European ATM Master Plan by the Member States of the European Union and their operational stakeholders. The first Common Project is known as the Pilot Common Project (PCP) and is defined by the Regulation (EU) N°716/2014. The SDM synchronises and coordinates implementation against the SESAR Deployment Programme which is a project view of the Common Projects organizing their implementation into optimum sequences of activities by all the stakeholders required to implement. To develop and maintain the SESAR Deployment Programme in close consultation with all the stakeholders is another important task under the SDM function.