Abstract
The last years’ experience of functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic has shown that digital solutions can significantly increase the efficiency of business operational processes. This study focuses on the implementation of digital technologies at the airports to optimize information and financial flows, that are required for the air cargo transportation. The study was carried out based on the analysis of technological schedules of airports and airlines for cargo handling. As a result of this study, we have identified the main problematic operations leading to an increase in the time spent by cargo at the airports. The article examines and summarizes the world practice of using blockchain technology to manage information and financial flows in air cargo. The article has developed a model for the implementation of these technologies in the air cargo industry on the basis of a single blockchain platform. This model allows making optimal use of available airport resources in order to minimize service delays. It solves the main problem of creating the transparency of the information exchange between all air cargo transportation participants.
Highlights
This study focuses on the implementation of digital technologies at the airports to optimize information and financial flows, required for the transportation of goods
The E-Freight system is an international standard for paperless clearance and support of air cargo transportation, recommended by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) within the framework of the IATA international industry program "Simplifying the Business"
In 2019 IATA developed Smart Facility program to improve the transparency on service levels at cargo handling facilities
Summary
The study was carried out based on the analysis of technological schedules of the airports and airlines for cargo handling. The article examines and summarizes the world practice of using the blockchain technology to manage information and financial flows in air cargo. It discusses the experience of the blockchain technology use for managing the supply chain of perishable goods, to control the maintenance operations and mutual settlements between the air cargo stakeholders. The article proposes a system for the introduction of the blockchain technology in combination with the Internet of Things and Smart Contracts technologies into the logistics operational processes of handling cargo of airlines and airports, based on the study of the best practices. The article depicts a scheme for the implementation of these technologies in the air cargo industry on the basis of a single blockchain platform
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