Skyways’ Platforms Boost Operational Efficiency

Skyways Air Services has rolled out several proprietary technology products integrated them into its operation

Mr Yashpal Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director, Skyways Air Services

FinTech BizNews Service

Mumbai, 16 August, 2026: The IPO bound Skyways Air Services is actively engaged in providing a comprehensive suite of services, including air freight forwarding, ocean freight forwarding, trucking, warehousing, custom broking, technology driven express cargo and parcel delivery and a wide range of value-added services (VAS) to support the diverse needs of its clientele across domestic and international markets. As part of the continued development of its business, the company has rolled out several proprietary technology products integrated them into its operation. These platforms support freight booking, shipment tracking, workflow automation and operational reporting, with the objective of improving operational efficiency and enhancing customer satisfaction across the logistics value chain.

The Initial Public Offering of Skyways Air Services will open on 24th August, 2026, for subscription and close on 27th August, 2026.

Powerful tools elevating operational performance and CX

In 2020, Skyways Air Services undertook a strategic acquisition of sGate Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a move aimed at substantially augmenting its technological capabilities and accelerating the digital transformation of our supply chain solutions. Mr. Yashpal Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director, Skyways Air Services, elaborates: “This acquisition has enabled us to leverage sGate’s proprietary, in-house developed platforms namely “ASAP”, “SLS HIKE”, “Cargo Dash”, “SLS 100X” and “Skart-Edge” which collectively serve as powerful tools that elevate both operational performance and customer experience.”                                             These advanced platforms provide real-time shipment tracking, comprehensive order management, scheduling of booking, and streamlined operational workflows, thereby significantly enhancing efficiency across all facets of freight forwarding. Mr. Sharma adds: “Designed with the objective of revolutionizing traditional logistics processes, these solutions deliver actionable data-driven insights, enhance operational flexibility, and empower our teams and clients alike to optimize decision-making and drive sustained business growth. Through this integration of cutting-edge technology, we reaffirm our commitment to innovation and excellence within the global supply chain landscape.”

Cloud-native, microservices-based architecture

Skyways’ competitive advantage is founded upon the strategic integration of cutting-edge technology, extensive industry expertise, and a broad global footprint. The company specializes in delivering bespoke, agile, and scalable logistics solutions meticulously designed to empower enterprises to excel within complex, large-scale supply chain environments.

Mr Sharma explains: “Our proprietary digital platforms leverage a cloud-native, microservices-based architecture, which ensures exceptional scalability, robustness, and rapid deployment capabilities. This technological foundation allows us to efficiently implement innovative logistics solutions across varied geographic regions and industry sectors. Moreover, it enables us to seamlessly transfer and adapt technological advancements and best practices from one domain to another, thereby consistently generating enhanced value and operational excellence for our clients.”

The company is uniquely positioned to spearhead transformative advancements within the logistics sector. It is committed to embracing agility and supporting sustainable growth, with a focus on building resilience and adaptability to navigate future challenges and opportunities. Mr Sharma states further: “Through seamless integration with clients’ existing IT infrastructures, our solutions facilitate the development of long-term, collaborative partnerships that significantly enhance operational performance and business outcomes. Leveraging a demonstrated history of delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, innovation, and process optimization.”

ASAP (Any Shipping Any Place)

ASAP (Any Shipping Any Place) is a proprietary digital logistics platform developed by the company’s technology subsidiary, SGate Tech Solutions Private Limited, which is currently under the pre-launch stage and is yet to be commercially rolled out. Mr Sharma points out: “The platform has been designed to provide customers with a single digital interface for freight rate discovery, booking and shipment management across multiple modes of transportation. Upon its commercial rollout, ASAP is intended to support customers in accessing logistics services through a unified platform while the underlying logistics services will continue to be executed by the respective group entities based on their areas of operation.”

Key Features:

• Unified Multi-Modal Platform: The platform has been designed to enable customers to access air freight, ocean freight and courier express services through a single interface, with road transportation proposed to be integrated in a subsequent phase.
• Digital Rate Discovery: ASAP is intended to provide customers with access to freight rates across multiple transportation modes through a common digital platform, enabling comparison of available service options before placing bookings.
• Online Booking: The platform has been designed to facilitate online booking for air freight and courier express shipments, with digital workflows intended to support faster processing of customer requests.
• Real-Time Shipment Visibility: ASAP is intended to provide customers with shipment tracking and status updates throughout the shipment lifecycle, enabling visibility into the movement of cargo.
• Integrated Group Network: While customers will access services through a single digital interface, the underlying logistics services are proposed to be executed by the respective group entities, including Skyways Air Services Limited for air freight, Forin Container Line for ocean freight and sKart Global Express Private Limited for courier express services, with the objective of providing customers with a unified digital experience across multiple logistics services.

Cargo Dash

Cargo Dash is a comprehensive Logistics ERP system designed specifically for freight forwarders and logistics companies, built and perfected under the guidance of industry experts. Its features, used by group companies and being marketed to other software companies. It is marketed as a SAAS to external freight forwarders.

SLS HIKE 

SLS HIKE is a customized iteration of the Cargo Dash platform, developed exclusively for use by the Company. This comprehensive, all-encompassing software solution is meticulously engineered to optimize and streamline the entire freight forwarding lifecycle. Mr Sharma claims: “Constructed on a robust, secure, and widely trusted technology foundation utilizing the LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack, SLS HIKE empowers our operations by efficiently managing every phase of the shipping process—from initial shipment identification through to final delivery completion. The platform offers real-time shipment tracking and status updates, coupled with an advanced pricing engine that supports instant price quotations for air freight services. This includes seamless handling of bulk cargo, special equipment bookings, and dynamic pricing adjustments tailored to diverse logistical requirements. In addition to automating the digitization and secure management of shipping documents, SLS HIKE facilitates the generation of electronic Air Waybills (eAWBs), further enhancing operational accuracy and compliance.

By integrating these capabilities, SLS HIKE significantly elevates operational efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness, positioning our company at the forefront of innovative freight forwarding technology solutions.”

Key Features:

• Real-Time Shipment Tracking: The platform offers a highly intuitive, user-friendly interface that provides comprehensive visibility into shipment details, invoicing status, and real-time tracking updates. This enables stakeholders to monitor cargo movement with precision and transparency throughout the supply chain.
• Seamless Integration and Digital Document Management: Mr Sharma informs: “The system is seamlessly integrated with over 40 leading airlines and over 25 leading shipping lines ensuring end-to-end supply chain visibility. It supports fully digitized, paperless document workflows, enhancing security, reducing processing times, and facilitating effortless compliance with regulatory requirements.”
• Advanced Automation and Business Intelligence:  It leverages cutting-edge technologies such as Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and Machine Learning. Mr Sharma adds: “Our platform minimizes manual intervention, streamlines operations, and improves accuracy. Additionally, integrated Power BI and Tableau analytics empower users with actionable insights into revenue trends, cost optimization, and overall profitability.”
• Role-Based Custom Reporting and Alerts: The system provides tailored reports and automated alerts aligned with user roles, enabling precise monitoring of shipment statuses and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This ensures operational consistency and proactive issue resolution.
• Comprehensive Performance Analytics and Interactive Dashboards: Detailed analytics track the performance of sales personnel, branches, and carriers, offering valuable metrics to drive operational improvements. Real-time, visually rich dashboards facilitate informed strategic decision-making and strengthen negotiation leverage with stakeholders.

SLS 100X 

SLS 100X is a smart and easy-to-use digital platform developed by Skyways Air Services Ltd. It helps customers manage both air and ocean shipments through a single interface. Mr Sharma underlines: “The platform is designed to offer speed, clarity, and better control over the shipping process. Sharma indicates: “It improves how we work internally, speeds up the response to customer queries, and helps turn more inquiries into actual bookings. Further it is not a revenue-generating or transaction-based platform. Customers are not charged to use it. Instead, it supports our sales and operations by making processes faster and more efficient, which helps us serve customers better and increase bookings.”

Key Features:

• Unified Query and Real-Time Chat Support: The platform offers a centralized system for managing all air and ocean freight-related queries, providing users with instant access to real-time chat functionality. Sharma states: “This enables prompt communication for shipment modifications, issue resolution, and ongoing assistance, ensuring enhanced customer engagement and operational responsiveness. The system intelligently routes freight service requests concurrently to multiple vetted providers, facilitating a competitive bidding environment. This approach ensures the selection of the most cost-effective rates and optimal turnaround times, thereby maximizing value and efficiency for our clients.”
• Seamless ERP Integration and Centralized Document Management: Fully integrated with leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, the platform centralizes document processing and management. This integration streamlines query handling, accelerates workflow execution, reduces administrative overhead, and enhances overall operational accuracy and transparency.

SLS 100X 2.0

The upcoming SLS 100X 2.0 takes digital freight forwarding to new heights with:                                       

• Comprehensive Carrier Integration and Real-Time Shipment Tracking: The platform is seamlessly integrated with leading airlines and direct shipping lines either directly or via third party integrations, providing access to real-time freight rates, booking capabilities, and comprehensive end-to-end shipment status updates. This integration ensures enhanced visibility, precise scheduling, and proactive management of logistics operations.

• Automated Self-Service Booking System: Empowering users with instantaneous access to comparative freight rates, transit schedules, and turnaround times from multiple service providers, the system facilitates seamless and fully automated booking processes. 

Mr Sharma explains: “This capability streamlines decision-making, accelerates transaction times, and enhances overall operational efficiency. In the contemporary landscape dominated by artificial intelligence and automation, our organization has implemented a fully integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) accounting system designed to optimize and streamline our financial operations with exceptional precision and efficiency. This advanced system automatically captures and records all pertinent financial transactions into our accounting software at the close of each business day, subsequent to the generation of essential documentation including invoices, delivery orders, air waybills, and other critical shipping and billing records. By automating these journal entries, we substantially minimize manual intervention and processing time, thereby empowering our finance professionals to redirect their focus toward strategic initiatives and value-driven activities that are fundamental to advancing our business objectives.”

In addition, Skyways has secured exclusive deployment rights to a proprietary suite of next-generation software solutions developed by its subsidiary, SGate Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. This robust and innovative technology portfolio includes highly specialized applications such as SLS Hike and SLS 100X, both of which play a pivotal role in significantly enhancing its operational workflows and elevating the quality of service delivered to our clients.

These advanced digital platforms are engineered to offer clients seamless and fully integrated user experience. Among their many features, they provide real-time access to comprehensive transaction histories, including granular data on shipment tracking at the individual container level. Mr Sharma adds: “This high level of transparency and detail enables our clients to maintain greater control over their operations, reduce manual intervention, and streamline decision-making processes.”

Moreover, the software solutions are designed to work in tandem with industry-leading business intelligence tools such as Microsoft Power BI and Tableau. Through this integration, users gain access to customizable and visually intuitive dashboards, which not only present key performance metrics but also support in-depth, data-driven analysis. This empowers stakeholders to make well-informed strategic decisions based on accurate, up-to-date insights.

Mr Sharma further states: “Collectively, the deployment of this cutting-edge technological ecosystem underscores our commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and customer-centric digital transformation.”

SKART-EDGE

Skart-Edge is a state-of-the-art, in-house developed Express Logistics platform by Skart Global Express Pvt. Ltd., designed to deliver a seamless, fast and transparent courier booking experience for both franchise partners and direct customers.

Mr Sharma claims: “Our platform enables users to manage the complete shipment lifecycle through a single, intuitive online portal. From instant rate discovery and real-time transit time (TAT) estimation to online booking, dynamic consignment note generation, and end-to-end shipment tracking, Skart-Edge simplifies every step of the shipping process.”