Japan Airlines has renewed its long-standing partnership with CHAMP Cargosystems for multiple years, opening the next chapter in a 12-year relationship built on trust, operational excellence, and shared innovation. The renewed agreement provides the foundation for JAL and CHAMP to begin shaping the airline’s future transition from its current cargo management environment to Cargospot neo.

This next phase positions JAL to build on the proven digital foundation already supporting its cargo business, while preparing for a more unified, connected, and future-ready operating model. Through the program, the two companies will align JAL’s evolving future business requirements with the capabilities of Cargospot neo, creating a clear pathway for the airline’s continued cargo digitalization.

The renewed partnership builds on a strong record of collaboration and innovation. JAL and CHAMP have previously introduced digital services that enable fully paperless domestic cargo processes and provide self-service capabilities to JAL’s global partner community through its International and Domestic portal, including APIs and mobile capabilities. These services already run on CHAMP’s proven neo Platform, the same foundation that underpins Cargospot neo Airline. JAL also uses a broad range of CHAMP solutions across its cargo network, reinforcing a relationship that spans core operations, customs and security compliance, and business intelligence.

“JAL is one of the world’s most respected airline brands and a valued, long-standing CHAMP partner,” says Manuel Galindo, Chief Executive Officer at CHAMP Cargosystems. “This renewal reflects the strength of our relationship and a shared ambition to keep advancing air cargo. As we begin the journey toward Cargospot neo Airline, JAL will be positioned to benefit from AI embedded in its cargo operations, a platform built for digital sales, and the API scale to support high-volume, real-time connectivity across its partners and channels. We are proud to continue supporting JAL as its cargo business evolves.”