Logitude has been acquired by CHAMP Forwarding Systems SA
Dear Logitude Customers,
It is our great pleasure to inform you that Logitude has been acquired by CHAMP Forwarding Systems S.A., a subsidiary of CHAMP Cargosystems S.A.
Logitude, a worldwide pioneer in true cloud solutions for freight forwarders, is now a part of the portfolio of one of the most important companies in IT solutions for the cargo industry.
Please see a link to the formal PR:
http://www.champ.aero/index.php/newsevents/pressreleases
When establishing Logitude four years ago we had a vision in mind: creating a “shared logistics” environment, enabling small and medium size freight forwarders an access to a modern, efficient and cost effective IT solution. This acquisition is an important step in making that vision a reality. You will soon be able to experience new developments, more tools and better documentation.
2015 is going to be an exciting year for Logitude customers, with many important module announcements, the first being the e-AWB: Logitude is the first worldwide online solution to support the IATA e-AWB initiative
Thank you for your support
The Logitude Team
Background information:
CHAMP Cargosystems provides the most comprehensive range of integrated IT solutions and distribution services for the air cargo transport chain. The portfolio spans core management systems, messaging services, and eCargo solutions. These include applications to meet customs and securityrequirements, quality optimization as well as e-freight and mobility needs. The products and services are well known under the Cargospot and Traxon brands.
The company serves over 200 airlines and GSAs, and links these with some 3,000 forwarders and GHAs worldwide. CHAMP’s solutions help its customers and their clients adapt to critical and continuous changes in air transport logistics to meet global trade demands.
CHAMP Cargosystems is headquartered in Luxembourg and operates offices in London, Zurich, Frankfurt / Main, and Manila. For further information see:www.champ.aero
CHAMP Forwarding Systems S.A. is a subsidiary of CHAMP Cargosystems S.A.
Logitude Release Notes – November 2014
1. Introduction
Logitude World provides the first true online freight forwarding software solution. It combines the power of cloud computing and modern technologies with a deep understanding of the freight forwarding industry.Since Logitude’s SaaS solution is rich in software modules, Release Notes are regularly issued to update about new features and enhancements as well as changes that were made since the previous release.
This version of the Release Notes introduces new features and functionalities and describes existing features that were enhanced.
2. New Features
2.1 Consolidated Invoice – available in Business Package only
Upon customer’s requests, we have a new process called the Consolidated Invoice.
This new feature allows issuing one single Invoice for one customer over a certain number of daysregardless of the number of shipments providing the benefits of reducing the time, paper, and costsrequired for individual shipment invoicing.
When creating a new AR invoice, you will have the option to choose if it is a regular invoice or if it is a constituent. You can define if the customer works with Consolidated Invoice (Billing tab). In this case, the system will suggest to issue a Constituent Invoice for each Shipment and not an Invoice. A new query in the Accounting tab is available for all open constituent invoices called “Open Constituent”. In Accounting Transfer, Constituents are not transferable while the Consolidated are.
More details can be found in Getting Started -> “How to” section.
2.2 Generic Interface for AR Invoice
Adaptation to support Payment terms and Consolidated Invoices.
2.3 Generic Interface for AP Invoices – available in Business Package only
You can now transfer AP Invoices in the Generic Interface we have in the Accounting tab.
2.4 New Documents in the How To area
We have added two new documents in the Getting Started window under How To.
Getting Around in Logitude which shows you features we support and how to work on Logitude World While using all of the solution’s potential.
E-AWB Package that allows you to understand the e-AWB Solution we offer, includes FWB, FHL, FSR, FSU and FSA messages, print documents and Follow Up
2.5 New fields in Shipments views
2.5.1 Package Quantity
In air, LCL and LTL shipments it will show the number of packages and in FCL and FTL shipments, the number or Containers will show.
2.5.2 Operational and Accounting Open/Closed
You can add this column in the Shipment view to show if the Shipment is Operational and Accounting Open or Closed.
3. Improved Features
3.1 Copy and Paste
You can now copy each field in the Header and Overview of the Shipment and then paste the information in different fields in Logitude, external search engines and documents.
3.2 Quotes
For a better management of the CRM Funnel (module that will be available early next year) a new stage has been added in the Quotes: Created which is the first stage before the draft and is assigned to the Quote right away after creating it
3.3 Forms prints
3.3.1 Forward Bill of Lading
New variables have been added to this document that you can start using and adding in the document including one to show
- Shipment Type (LCL or FCL)
- First Pickup (name & address)
- Shipper Code, Agent Code, Forwarder Agent Code
- Country name of the Place of Receipt, Loading Port, Place of Delivery and Discharge Port
- Total amount of inside packages for a container. If container contains 300 inside packages, it will print 300
3.3.2 Booking Confirmation
Contact Information
For more information or to log into the Logitude solution, please visit www.logitudeworld.com.
For questions or remarks regarding these release notes, please contact: info@logitudeworld.com
Happy New Release!
The Logitude World Team