Kuehne+Nagel, the world’s largest freight forwarder, has announced a global partnership with cargo.one, a leading digital air freight platform. This collaboration aims to enhance Kuehne+Nagel’s airfreight procurement and sales operations by integrating cargo.one’s Offer and Book API Suite. Through this integration, Kuehne+Nagel gains seamless electronic booking access to a wide network of airlines and general sales agents worldwide.
The adoption of cargo.one’s API Suite significantly enhances Kuehne+Nagel’s digital connectivity and strengthens its proprietary air freight booking platform, CB Air. This initiative allows the company to benefit from cargo.one’s extensive and growing airline network along with real-time data connectivity. The partnership supplements Kuehne+Nagel’s existing direct airline integrations, resulting in a more robust digital procurement and booking capability.
As part of the agreement, Kuehne+Nagel will also benefit from cargo.one’s ongoing data quality assurance, expanded airline partnerships, and expert support. The enhanced digital access is expected to help the company provide faster and more accurate freight quotes while offering a seamless booking experience. This move is aimed at improving customer service, increasing operational efficiency, and achieving more competitive pricing, while setting a new benchmark in digital air freight.
Holger Ketz, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Network and Carrier Management at Kuehne+Nagel, stated, “Kuehne+Nagel is committed to using innovative technology to improve the air freight experience. Our goal is to process 85 percent of all air waybills through digital channels. Partnering with cargo.one is a critical step in expanding airline connectivity within our CB Air platform. These advancements not only improve service delivery and operational efficiency for our customers but also enhance Kuehne+Nagel’s competitive position in global markets.”
Moritz Claussen, Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer of cargo.one, commented, “We are pleased that Kuehne+Nagel sees cargo.one as a valuable part of its digital strategy. Our technology and expertise provide the agility and efficiency needed to enhance Kuehne+Nagel’s competitive advantage. We are proud to contribute to the continued excellence of Kuehne+Nagel’s customer experience.”
This partnership supports Kuehne+Nagel’s goal of elevating industry standards in airfreight procurement and sales through improved digital connectivity. In addition to accessing over 50 direct carrier connections, cargo.one offers Kuehne+Nagel a comprehensive solution to enhance its strategic infrastructure. This includes boosting network connectivity, streamlining workflows, and reducing operational complexity across its global operations.