Amerijet's Five-Year Bet on Data-Driven Air Cargo Dominance

MIAMI, FL – December 03, 2025 – In an industry where speed and reliability are paramount, Amerijet International Airlines has doubled down on its digital strategy, signing a five-year extension with cloud technology provider SmartKargo. While a partnership renewal might seem like business as usual, this long-term commitment signals a much deeper trend: the race to build the data-driven, automated backbone required to dominate the increasingly complex global supply chain. This move isn't just about upgrading software; it's a strategic play to secure a competitive edge in the Americas and beyond, leveraging technology to fortify operations against future disruptions.

A Strategic Alliance Forged in Modernization

The relationship between Amerijet and SmartKargo, now approaching the decade mark, is a case study in strategic technological evolution. When the partnership began, Amerijet, like many established carriers, was grappling with the limitations of legacy systems—siloed, inflexible platforms that hindered growth and visibility. The adoption of SmartKargo’s cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution marked a pivotal shift, replacing cumbersome on-premise infrastructure with a scalable, agile digital core.

This foundation has been instrumental in supporting Amerijet’s comprehensive expansion and modernization strategy initiated in 2020. As the carrier added B757 and B767 freighters to its fleet and expanded its network across the Caribbean, Latin America, and Europe, it required a system that could grow with it. The SmartKargo platform provided that "scalable digital backbone," enabling the rapid deployment of new routes and services without the friction of traditional IT overhauls.

“SmartKargo has been a trusted technology partner for Amerijet, enabling us to modernize critical processes and deliver a more seamless, intelligent cargo experience to our customers,” said Joe Mozzali, CEO of Amerijet International Airlines. The five-year extension, he added, “reflects our commitment to leveraging innovation, automation, and data to strengthen our network and expand what’s possible for our customers.” This long-term commitment transcends a typical client-vendor relationship, moving into the realm of a co-development partnership aimed at tackling the industry’s next set of challenges.

The Engine of Efficiency: From E-Commerce to Cold Chains

At its core, the partnership is about unlocking tangible operational gains. SmartKargo’s platform digitizes and automates the entire air cargo lifecycle, from booking and pricing to warehouse management and final delivery. This integration is crucial in an era defined by the explosive growth of e-commerce and increasingly stringent demands for specialized cargo handling.

For Amerijet, this translates into real-time shipment visibility, allowing customers to track their goods with unprecedented accuracy. It means advanced warehouse automation and mobile acceptance capabilities that reduce processing times and minimize human error. Industry data suggests that such digitalization can yield significant results; streamlining data flows and approvals across airports has the potential to boost cargo throughput by as much as 50%.

This is particularly vital for the high-value, time-sensitive goods that are becoming a larger part of the air cargo mix. For the health sector, the platform’s real-time tracking and monitoring capabilities are essential for maintaining the integrity of the pharmaceutical cold chain—a critical component of global health security. Similarly, for the food industry, it ensures that perishable goods, from Colombian flowers to South American produce, arrive fresh and on time, reducing waste and preserving value. The platform’s ability to handle the logistics of small e-commerce parcels with the same efficiency as large freight consolidations opens up new revenue streams, allowing Amerijet to effectively monetize unused belly space—a model that has driven double-digit growth for other carriers using the technology.

Building Resilience in a Volatile Global Market

The last several years have served as a stark reminder of the fragility of global supply chains. The renewed Amerijet-SmartKargo pact is emblematic of a broader industry shift toward building more resilient, adaptable logistics networks. By moving away from fragmented, manual processes and toward an integrated, data-centric model, carriers can better anticipate disruptions, pivot quickly, and maintain operational continuity.

Real-time intelligence is the cornerstone of this new paradigm. “This five-year extension reflects our shared belief that the future of air cargo belongs to those who embrace technology and real-time intelligence,” noted Olivier Houri, Chief Revenue Officer at SmartKargo. This intelligence allows Amerijet to optimize routes, manage capacity more effectively, and provide customers with the transparency they now demand. In a volatile market that has seen carriers restructure and re-evaluate their strategies, having a robust and flexible technological infrastructure is not a luxury—it's a survival mechanism.

This move also positions Amerijet strongly within a competitive landscape where technology is the key differentiator. While established giants like CargoWise and IBS Software offer comprehensive logistics suites, SmartKargo has carved out a niche with its cloud-native, e-commerce-focused solution. By committing to this platform for another five years, Amerijet is signaling its belief that this agile, specialized approach provides the best path forward for its strategic focus on the Americas, a region with booming e-commerce markets and complex cross-border logistics needs.

Charting the Future: A Foundation for AI and IoT

This five-year commitment is not just about optimizing present-day operations; it's about preparing for the future. The air cargo industry is on the cusp of another technological leap, driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain. These technologies promise to unlock even greater efficiency, from AI-powered demand forecasting and dynamic pricing to IoT sensors that monitor a shipment’s condition—temperature, humidity, shock—every second of its journey.

A modern, API-driven cloud platform like SmartKargo's is the essential foundation upon which these future innovations will be built. The "joint innovation" mentioned in the agreement is key. It suggests Amerijet and SmartKargo will work together to integrate these next-generation capabilities. Imagine predictive analytics flagging a potential temperature deviation in a shipment of vaccines before it happens, or AI re-routing cargo automatically to avoid an impending weather system or port congestion.

This is the future of data-driven air cargo, where logistics networks become self-optimizing, proactive systems rather than reactive chains of events. Initiatives like IATA’s ONE Record, which aims to create a single, tamper-proof digital ledger for every shipment, will rely on carriers having the digital maturity to participate. By extending its partnership, Amerijet ensures it will not only be ready for these advancements but will likely be among the carriers helping to shape them, solidifying its role as an innovator in the global cargo ecosystem for years to come.