CMA CGM AIR CARGO joins Cargo.one for instant digital bookings

Cargo.one, a digital platform for air freight procurement and sales, has announced that CMA CGM AIR CARGO’s global capacity is now available for instant digital booking.

As the air logistics arm of the CMA CGM Group offers an extensive network, forwarders in the United States, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Italy can now seamlessly access, quote, and book CMA CGM AIR CARGO services 24/7 through cargo.one’s platform.

This strategic partnership enhances CMA CGM AIR CARGO’s reach by...

https://container-news.com/cma-cgm-air-cargo-joins-cargo-one-for-instant-digital-bookings/

Delta Cargo partners with cargo.one

Delta Cargo, a US-based air cargo carrier, has entered a long-term agreement with cargo.one, the premier digital air freight procurement platform.

This partnership will provide freight forwarders worldwide with enhanced digital access to Delta Cargo’s services, streamlining instant booking, quoting, and tracking capabilities.

Delta Cargo’s extensive network of over 250 destinations and commitment to reliable, innovative solutions will now integrate with cargo.one’s user-friendly platform, used by...

https://container-news.com/delta-cargo-partners-with-cargo-one/

Air cargo portals automate cross-border booking amid neutrality concerns

Digital marketplaces for air cargo have added new features making it possible for logistics companies managing imports to instantly book export shipments from agents in another country without the hassle and time-zone delays of shopping quotes by phone and email.

It’s another level of connectivity for online booking portals that enable freight forwarders to search, compare and book cargo space across multiple airlines in real time. The simplified booking process is valued by logistics...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/air-cargo-portals-automate-cross-border-booking-amid-neutrality-concerns

Lufthansa promotes marketing chief to lead cargo division

Deutsche Lufthansa AG moved quickly to fill the hole at the top of its cargo subsidiary, promoting Chief Commercial Officer Ashwin Bhat to CEO a week after reassigning Dorothea von Boxberg to lead Brussels Airlines.

Bhat will move into the new role on April 15 and continue to be responsible for product and sales, Lufthansa (DXE: LHA) announced Friday.

The corporate board said Bhat played a key role in guiding Lufthansa Cargo to record profits during the COVID crisis. Last year, Lufthansa Cargo...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/lufthansa-promotes-marketing-chief-to-lead-cargo-division

Saudia Cargo Expands Partnership With Cargo.one

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Saudia Cargo and cargo.one have an expansion of their partnership to bring more of the airline’s capacity on board the leading marketplace for digital air cargo bookings, reads an official press release.

The growth builds upon a 1.5-year collaboration in which cargo.one delivered Saudia Cargo’s first external digital sales channel and greatly enhanced both its market reach and quality of service to freight forwarders. cargo.one and Saudia teams will double down on...

https://mfame.guru/saudia-cargo-expands-partnership-with-cargo-one/

Las aerolíneas de carga aumentan sus esfuerzos de venta omnicanal 

Una oleada de actividad en tecnología de carga aérea durante la semana pasada subraya el reciente interés de las aerolíneas y los transitarios por conectar digitalmente los canales de venta y los sistemas de gestión del transporte para simplificar el proceso de reserva de espacio de carga. 

La escasez de aviones disponibles para transportar carga durante la pandemia aceleró la adopción de las ventas en línea y las herramientas digitales que se han hecho comunes en otras industrias. Los...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/las-aerolineas-de-carga-aumentan-sus-esfuerzos-de-venta-omnicanal

Cargo airlines increase omnichannel sales efforts

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A flurry of activity in airfreight technology during the past week underscores recent interest by...

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cargo.one helps forwarders win more air shipments and reduce time spent on bookings by 50%

In the past, a freight forwarder’s time was often spent manually searching for capacity and the best rates for clients. Fragmented communication during the booking process often created small errors that, at times, inevitably led to completely paused bookings. These dated ways of conducting business through ineffective communication have cost forwarders time and money. 

There is now a solution for booking air cargo digitally — cargo.one enables thousands of forwarders globally to view live...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cargoone-helps-forwarders-win-more-air-shipments-and-reduce-time-spent-on-bookings-by-50

Why forwarders should consider air cargo digital bookings in 2022

Emerging technology is reshaping the way many industries are being run, especially in the freight and logistics industry. Over the last few years, and as economies continue to evolve, many companies across many industries are switching to technology as a new way to streamline their operations. The traditional ways no longer satisfy demand because offline processes struggle to keep up.

Air cargo booking has existed as a back and forth of email pingpong for freight forwarders for many years –...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/why-forwarders-should-consider-air-cargo-digital-bookings-in-2022

Digital airfreight booking engine cargo.one raises $42 million

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Cargo One GmbH, an electronic booking platform for air cargo that gives freight forwarders real-time pricing, has raised $42 million in Series B funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The ability to attract new investors is a sign the company is moving beyond the development stage and has established a solid customer base and has good growth potential.

Thursday’s announcement comes at a time of extremely high demand for air transport and widespread capacity shortages that underscore the need...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/digital-airfreight-booking-engine-cargoone-raises-42-million