Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale) has joined Cargo iQ as a new strategic associate partner, specialising in digitalisation and supporting digital reporting capabilities.

The partnership will further Cargo iQ's ambitions to ensure air cargo quality standards are met and continuously improved through data reporting and collaboration.

As a strategic associate member, Kale said it will offer insight to help members optimise their digital capabilities and improve stakeholders' communication, in accordance with Cargo iQ quality standards.

"As facilitators of collaboration and drivers of digitalisation for the global air cargo industry, it is great to work with Kale as a strategic partner," said Marie Seco-Köppen, executive director of Cargo iQ.

"Their proven expertise in helping logistics export/import stakeholders achieve better coordination, visibility, resource optimisation, and rapid information exchange will enable more industry stakeholders to improve process quality across their operations."

"We are proud to work with Cargo iQ to help improve the air cargo industry through collaboration and bring more digital solutions to the community," said Amar More, CEO of Kale Logistics Solutions.

"Our team is excited to work with Cargo iQ, especially with our cargo community systems and expertise in digital harmonisation that support the quality standards Cargo iQ is continuously improving."

Cargo iQ currently has nearly 70 members, which incorporate major cargo airlines, freight forwarders, ground handlers, SME intermediaries, IT companies and industry bodies, among other air cargo sector providers.