News / Airports seek info connectivity with ocean cargo for sea-air visibility

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As a growing number of airports take a more active role in the cargo business on their patch, some are looking to extend data connectivity to nearby ports.

Several North American airports are in the process of establishing cargo community systems (CCSs) to develop more efficient data flows between operators and customers.

Among those that recently signed up, or started proof-of-concept trials, are Vancouver, Rockford, Boston and Philadelphia.

Typically, the ability to manage truck flows and avoid congestion has been the biggest incentive ...