Hans Informatic and MPC Marketing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to revolutionize the African aviation landscape. The partnership will see MPC expand its service offering to include Hans Informatics’ award-winning suite of Ground Handling and Cargo Management software solutions. The partnership is set to significantly improve efficiencies and service levels, while catalysing latent potential across the aviation value chain.

A Unified Vision: Grounded in Excellence, Powered by Data

MPC Marketing brings a formidable network and track record in the South African and African aviation sector and beyond. By integrating Hans’s established technological capabilities with MPC’s marketing and aviation track record, local knowledge and continental reach, this

partnership brings solutions, yet unseen in the market.

The scope of the MOU covers:

• Official representation for Hans Informatics’ suite of products across the African continent
• Joint sales, implementation, and support initiatives
• Collaboration in uncovering and addressing new solution gaps and opportunities in the African market.
•  Jointly building of a dominant capability and brand within the continental market

Scaling Air Cargo Capacity with Hans ACCS & Cargo Platforms.

Beyond the tarmac, the partnership sets a new standard for African trade by investing in the Air Cargo sector. Hans will introduce its Air Cargo Community System (ACCS) , Cargo Management Systems and Integrated Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to create "Smart Cargo Hubs." This digital infrastructure will allow the MPC to spearhead the:

• Streamlining of data exchange between airlines, customs, and freight forwarders.
• Increasing cargo handling capacity through automated inventory and tracking.
• Reducing dwell times, ensuring that African exports reach global markets faster.

Achieving Mutual Strategic Goals

This partnership is a cornerstone of the "Connected Africa" initiative, fulfilling the core objectives of both organizations: For MPC Marketing:

• It fulfils the strategic goal of "Digital Industrialization." By adopting Hans's proven IP, MPC moves the sector toward a paperless, world-class operational standard that attracts international carriers and improves service levels across the board.
• The MPC Marketing grows its cutting-edge product and service offering to both existing and new clients.

For Hans Informatic:

Parvinder Singh Chatwal Managing Director of Hans stated,

"Achieves the goal of deep market integration. the partnership represents a significant step toward deeper regional integration, enabling its technology platforms to operate alongside experienced local partners with strong market access."

"This is a synergy of 'Digital Intelligence' and 'Operational Excellence, "By powering Colossal Africa Group and its partners and clients with our ACCS and WMS systems, we are not just moving luggage or cargo; we are moving the African economy forward."

Padma Handa, Director at Hans Infomatic, added,

“We are excited to welcome Ivan and Cingashe Motale to the Hans family and look forward to building a strong, collaborative journey as we expand our digital footprint across Africa.”

Cingashe Motale, an Executive Director at Colossal Africa Infrastructure, a South African company deeply invested in the Aviation Sector, stated:

"At Colossal Africa, we are 'Grounded in Excellence and Soaring in Service.' This partnership with Hans gives us the digital advantage to create value for our partners and Investors. By automating our ground and cargo handling, we are ensuring that Africa remains competitive, connected, and commercially vibrant."