IAG Cargo and Freightos Partner to Offer Real Time eBooking and Instant Pricing

Today at Air Cargo Europe in Munich, IAG Cargo announced that WebCargo by Freightos has become the first live user of IAG Cargo’s digital APIs. This provides instant access to rates, route availability, and the platform to make and manage bookings in real time to any of IAG Cargo’s 350+ destinations.

Customers are now able to access these new functionalities through the WebCargo platform, the comprehensive air cargo pricing and eBooking platform. eBookings can be made via the platform in seconds, meaning time savings for freight forwarders and faster shipments for end customers. Shipment tracking is also in the late stages of development.

In addition to booking through WebCargo, IAG Cargo has invested heavily in developing APIs that can be integrated directly into customer systems, allowing customers the choice to book via IAGCargo.com or their own system.

“This exciting partnership with WebCargo by Freightos is the latest step in our journey to transform the way we do business through strategic digital innovation. This development will make it easier than ever for our customers to book with us and access our global network of over 350 destinations. In our survey of the freight forwarding industry, over 80% of respondents said they expected digitalisation to positively impact their business – this
announcement is one example where we are improving the speed and quality of bookings, rate searches and booking management.”

Enikö Matanov, Director of Strategy & Revenue Optimisation, IAG Cargo

Manel Galindo CEO of WebCargo by Freightos, said: “We’re proud to have built the world’s largest digital air cargo network across 1,400 logistics providers. Today, we are thrilled that IAG Cargo is joining our network. IAG Cargo is a digital trendsetter and we’re excited to partner with them to bring air cargo online, beginning with seamless price, rate, and eBooking connectivity.”

“eBookings are key to KWE’S goal of making air cargo more efficient and predictable for our customers. WebCargo’s support of instant pricing and eBookings with one of our preferred partners, IAG Cargo, means smarter, faster operations and, more importantly, improved service.”

Michel Forintos, Manager Marketing, Business Processes & IT Solutions, Kintetsu World Express (KWE)

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Notes to editors

IAG Cargo is the single business created following the merger of British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo in April 2011. Following the integration of additional airlines into the business, including Aer Lingus, Vueling and bmi, IAG Cargo now covers a global network of over 350 destinations.

In 2018 IAG Cargo had a commercial revenue of €1,173 million. It has a combined workforce of more than 2,470 people.

Its parent company, International Airlines Group, is one of the world’s largest airline groups with 573 aircraft. It is the third largest group in Europe and the sixth largest in the world, based on revenue.

For further information on IAG Cargo, please visit the IAG Cargo YouTube channel:

http://www.youtube.com/user/IAGCargo or alternatively, visit the IAG Cargo website:
https://www.iagcargo.com

WebCargo by Freightos

WebCargo by Freightos® is the most advanced digitization platform for logistics service providers.

WebCargo Air is the leading platform for live air cargo rate distribution and bookings between hundreds of airlines and 1,400+ forwarders. Partners using fully digital eBooking on WebCargo include leading airlines, like Lufthansa and Air France KLM, and forwarders such as Panalpina.

WebCargo AcceleRate is the leading platform for enterprise freight forwarders to manage rates and automate sales, spanning ocean, air and land. Customers include Hellmann, Nippon Express, CH Robinson, FedEx Logistics and dozens more.

WebCargo joined Freightos in 2016, the world’s largest digital freight platform for the trilliondollar international shipping industry. Founded by serial entrepreneur Zvi Schreiber, Freightos is a logistics technology pioneer with a worldwide presence, and has raised $94.4 million from leading venture funds, including GE Ventures and the Singapore Exchange.

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