Air Cargo Management Software

Computools delivers air cargo software development services that help airlines, freight forwarders, and ground handlers optimize cargo operations. From air cargo management systems and real-time cargo tracking solutions to shipment visibility platforms, we build custom software that reduces turnaround time and manual workload, improves cargo handling efficiency, and provides end-to-end visibility across air cargo operations

AIR CARGO VISIBILITY STARTS WITH THE RIGHT SOFTWARE

45%

FASTER CARGO HANDLING AND TURNAROUND TIMES

Achieved through automated booking platforms, real-time cargo tracking, and smart load planning systems tailored for air freight operators and ground handlers.

40%

LOWER OPERATING COSTS

Enabled by optimized routing, predictive maintenance, and digital documentation that reduce fuel waste, handling errors, and delay penalties.

250+

EXPERTS ON BOARD

100% of our clients choose long-term partnerships to improve air cargo logistics, and accelerate digital transformation across the aviation supply chain.

10+

AIR CARGO SOFTWARE PROJECTS DELIVERED

Delivered cargo management platforms, airline-integrated tracking systems, and booking automation tools for freight forwarders, airlines, and ground handling agents worldwide.

We are just as good as our clients say we are because their success is the true measure of ours.

SOLVING CRITICAL AIR CARGO LOGISTICS CHALLENGES WITH TAILORED SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

In the air cargo and logistics industry, success relies on speed, precision, and real-time coordination. Companies face growing challenges — from fluctuating fuel prices and limited cargo capacity to complex customs regulations and increasing demand for end-to-end visibility. We understand your business and the critical pain points you’re facing. Delays, lack of transparency, fragmented data, and inefficient route planning can all lead to missed opportunities, dissatisfied customers, and increased operational costs. By leveraging modern digital technologies, we help you overcome these obstacles. The result — an agile, cost-efficient, and transparent air cargo supply chain, ready to meet the demands of a dynamic global market.

01. Air Cargo 3D ULD Load Optimization
02. Airport Ramp Operations Orchestrator

Challenges:

  • Air cargo carriers and ground handlers lose 8–15% of sellable cargo capacity per flight due to sub-optimal ULD (Unit Load Device) packing.
  • Loadmasters spend hours manually calculating weight & balance, aircraft contour limits, and complex cargo positioning.
  • Flight delays occur when load sheets and ULD packing plans take too long to generate before departure.
  • High jet fuel prices make flying under-utilized cargo holds a major drag on airline profitability.

Solution:

In 90 days, Computools delivers a 3D ULD & Cargo Load Optimization Layer that integrates directly into your existing Cargo Management System (CMS). Using advanced 3D spatial packing algorithms, the system automatically builds volume-maximized load plans respecting aircraft contours, weight & balance rules, and DGR (Dangerous Goods) restrictions in seconds.

Target outcomes:

  • 8–12% increase in cargo volume/weight utilization per flight.
  • Up to 75% reduction in load plan preparation time (from 45 minutes down to minutes).
  • Higher revenue yield per flight, operating with your current loadmasters and ground staff.

Challenges:

  • Airport cargo terminal operators (GHAs) face tight turnaround schedules and heavy SLA penalty fees for delayed flights.
  • Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and ramp crews are allocated manually, causing equipment shortages at active aircraft stands.
  • Ramp dispatchers lack real-time visibility into shifting flight arrival times (AODB data), leading to idle crew time.
  • Operating costs escalate as ramp teams drive excessive miles across the tarmac looking for available equipment.

Solution:

In 90–120 days, Computools builds a Dynamic Ramp Operations Orchestrator connecting your AODB, cargo warehouse schedules, and mobile ramp devices. The engine dynamically calculates the optimal dispatch route and equipment assignment for ground crews based on live flight updates.

Target outcomes:

  • 15–20% reduction in aircraft ground turnaround time.
  • 99%+ SLA compliance for flight handling.
  • 12–18% reduction in GSE fuel and maintenance costs, deployed within your existing terminal environment.
Launch your air cargo software solution within 1–3 months instead of years.
Oleg Balliiet

VP of Customer Success in Logistics and Travel & Hospitality

Oleg Balliiet

CUSTOM AIR CARGO SOFTWARE WE DEVELOP FOR COMPANIES

01. Air Freight Management Platforms

We build end-to-end air cargo management systems that streamline booking, airway bill generation, cargo tracking, and documentation, improving operational efficiency for freight forwarders and airlines.

02. Real-Time Air Cargo Tracking Solutions

Our solutions offer live cargo visibility across global air routes using GPS, RFID, and IoT sensors, helping logistics providers and clients monitor shipment status, temperature, and security conditions in real time.

03. Air Cargo Capacity Planning and Load Optimization

Computools develops AI-driven tools to optimize cargo space, automate load planning, and ensure compliance with airline regulations, reducing delays and maximizing aircraft utilization.

04. Customs Clearance and Documentation Software

We automate customs processes with pre-clearance workflows, electronic document submission, and global compliance checks, accelerating cross-border shipments and reducing administrative overhead.

05. Ground Handling and Terminal Operations Systems

We design software that digitizes ground operations including cargo unloading, storage, ULD tracking, and warehouse transfers, ensuring faster turnaround and better coordination at air cargo hubs.

06. Air Cargo Client and Agent Portals

We create self-service portals for freight agents and clients with booking access, real-time status updates, digital invoicing, and shipment history, boosting transparency and customer satisfaction.

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CHOOSE HOW YOU WORK WITH US

Consulting

Computools’ IT consulting services offer businesses the expertise to navigate complex digital challenges, ensuring strategic alignment with long-term objectives. We focus on delivering targeted solutions that optimize processes, reduce overhead, and position businesses for data-driven growth.

Software Engineering

Computools’ software engineering services deliver high-performance, custom software solutions for diverse business needs, ensuring seamless integration across platforms. Whether you’re in retail, finance, or logistics, we help businesses reduce operational costs and accelerate growth with a precision-engineered approach. 

Dedicated Teams

Our dedicated teams empower businesses by providing skilled IT professionals who integrate directly into your project. With flexible support, we help speed up software project delivery, and drive innovation to keep your business ahead in a competitive landscape.

CX Strategy & Design

We optimize customer journeys to increase engagement, loyalty, and revenue through expert customer experience strategy and data-driven design.

Process Automation

Our automation solutions eliminate manual inefficiencies, optimize resource use, and reduce errors—driving faster, smarter business operations.

Software Modernization

We modernize legacy systems to boost performance, security, and flexibility—helping businesses reduce technical debt and seize new growth opportunities.

EXPERTISE ACROSS THE AIR CARGO TECH ECOSYSTEM

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Air Cargo Management Ecosystems
Digital Booking & Distribution Ecosystems
Digital Documentation & Standards Ecosystems
Ground Handling & Airport Community Ecosystems
Tracking, IoT & Visibility Ecosystems
Customs & Compliance Ecosystems
Revenue, Pricing & Rate Management Ecosystems
Forwarding & Logistics Integration Ecosystems
Sustainability & Emissions Reporting Ecosystems
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IBS iCargo

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CHAMP Cargospot

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Hexaware AirCargo Suite

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Descartes Global Logistics Network Descartes Global Logistics Network

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WFS ePic

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Cargo Community System India

Nallian for Air Cargo Nallian for Air Cargo

Nallian for Air Cargo

SkyCell Monitoring Ecosystem SkyCell Monitoring Ecosystem

SkyCell Monitoring Ecosystem

Roambee Real-Time Visibility Roambee Real-Time Visibility

Roambee Real-Time Visibility

Tive Tracking Ecosystem Tive Tracking Ecosystem

Tive Tracking Ecosystem

Descarte MacroPoint Descarte MacroPoint

Descarte MacroPoint

CargoCast CargoCast

CargoCast

Kale Logistics Compliance Platform Kale Logistics Compliance Platform

Kale Logistics Compliance Platform

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Descartes Customs & Regulatory Compliance

Amber Road Amber Road

Amber Road

EU ICS2 Ecosystem Integration EU ICS2 Ecosystem Integration

EU ICS2 Ecosystem Integration

PROS Smart Cargo Revenue Management PROS Smart Cargo Revenue Management

PROS Smart Cargo Revenue Management

WebCargo by Freightos WebCargo by Freightos

WebCargo by Freightos

CargoAi Rate Management CargoAi Rate Management

CargoAi Rate Management

Accelya Cargo Revenue Accounting Accelya Cargo Revenue Accounting

Accelya Cargo Revenue Accounting

E2open Global Rate Management E2open Global Rate Management

E2open Global Rate Management

Flexport Platform Flexport Platform

Flexport Platform

Freightos.com Freightos.com

Freightos.com

WiseTech Global CargoWise WiseTech Global CargoWise

WiseTech Global CargoWise

E2open Global Trade Platform E2open Global Trade Platform

E2open Global Trade Platform

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BluJay

CHAMP Emissions Tracker CHAMP Emissions Tracker

CHAMP Emissions Tracker

Accelya Carbon Emissions Suite Accelya Carbon Emissions Suite

Accelya Carbon Emissions Suite

GLEC Framework Ecosystem GLEC Framework Ecosystem

GLEC Framework Ecosystem

BlueBox Systems CO₂ Tracker BlueBox Systems CO₂ Tracker

BlueBox Systems CO₂ Tracker

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6-10 Specialists
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2-5 Specialists
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Java React PostgreSQL
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Software
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Java React Redis
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Process Improvement, General Dynamics Information Technology
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USA
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Estonia
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Mobile App
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2-5 Specialists
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Software
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Java Node.js Express.js Android Redis
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Co-Founder and CTO at CASTOR
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Israel
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Web Platform
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Ongoing
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2-5 Specialists
Industry
Software
Tech stack
Angular .NET PostgreSQL Redis Docker
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Owner of data access company
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USA
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Mobile App
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Ongoing
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4 Specialists
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iOS Android Node.js Express.js Firebase Stripe
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Web System
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12 Specialists
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USA
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Web System
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Ongoing
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2-5 Specialists
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PHP Symfony MySQL JavaScript jQuery Bootstrap

Explore our client success stories

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Railway System

Country Switzerland
Subindustry Ground Transportation

We helped a Western-European rail operator develop a system for intelligent real-time positioning of cargo fleets, providing information on important safety parameters such as volume, pressure and temperature. By harnessing the power of IoT technology, the system generates instant alerts if measured parameters deviate from the set norms, reducing manual checking of the fleet status. The system utilises the MQTT protocol, ensuring reliable data transmission and state-of-the-art security in information exchange.

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Locargo

Country USA
Subindustry Ground Transportation
Type Mobile App

Our team helped a US-based logistics operator to turn their IP into a B2B marketplace, bringing other operators on the single platform. This task required our team to develop an integrated IoT solution that uses sensors and a distribution optimisation algorithm to plan the logistical operations across the ecosystem of participating drivers. The client benefited from the ability to utilise unused capacity.

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