e-booking

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 –...

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Qatar Airways to offer capacity through WebCargo digital platform

A Qatar Airways Cargo jet, beige on top and white on bottom parked on a sunny day.

Qatar Airways, the world’s second-largest cargo airline, has signed onto WebCargo’s digital freight marketplace, which gives freight forwarders the ability to quickly compare live rates and capacity, and electronically book shipments.

Logistics companies in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, South Africa and Spain will be able to access Qatar’s real-time supply and instantly make cargo reservations beginning Feb. 7, the companies announced Wednesday.

As part of the launch, Qatar Airways...

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MSC launches instant quoting tool

Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) has launched Instant Quote, available online 24 hours a day, seven days a week via the myMSC e-business solution.

MSC said in its announcement Wednesday that Instant Quote complements its existing set of e-business tools, enabling customers to place and manage bookings, check vessel schedules, track shipments, access documents and get notifications.

“At MSC we recognize the importance of digitalization across the shipping industry,” it said. “For that reason we...

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