Freightos, the booking and payment platform for the international freight industry, today announced that Ethiopian Cargo will join Freightos’ cargo booking platform at the end of the month.
The integration includes digital rates, quoting and eBooking, WebCargo Pay for fast digital payments, and an interlining capabilities platform.
Ethiopian Cargo operates Africa’s largest air cargo network, serving more than 145 destinations worldwide through a combination of dedicated freighters and passenger belly capacity, and offering freight forwarders high-speed and priority shipment options.
WebCargo by Freightos allows freight forwarders to search, quote, and book airline capacity in seconds rather than hours, with real-time eBooking and digital payments.
By integrating directly with leading air and ocean rate management and quoting tools, the platform helps forwarders respond faster to customers and win business around the clock.
While African air cargo is growing faster than the global market, a significant share of bookings from the region is still handled by non-African carriers.
Ethiopian Airlines joining WebCargo by Freightos expands digital supply from one of the continent’s leading airlines, strengthening intra-Africa connectivity while improving forwarders’ access to African-origin capacity on global trade lanes.
Freight forwarders will be able to book capacity to key destinations including Europe, the United States, China, India, Kenya, and South Africa, strengthening links between major global markets and Ethiopian’s extensive intra-Africa network.
Pablo Pinillos, CFO and Interim CEO of Freightos, said: “Global trade hasn’t only gotten more connected; it’s also gotten far more volatile.
“Access to speed and reliability matters more than big promises. With Ethiopian Cargo on our platform, forwarders will be able to unlock practical tools to move freight when capacity, routes, and costs are constantly shifting, resulting in less friction, more optionality, and fewer spreadsheets.”
Dereje Derero, Managing Director of Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, said: “Digital transformation is a core part of our growth strategy.
“As part of this transformation, we have been integrating various booking and payment solutions into our services to provide our customers with greater efficiency.
“Through our partnership with Freightos, we are enhancing our cargo services for customers, including freight forwarders worldwide, by offering digital rates, quoting, and ebooking solutions with faster access and reliable service. This further strengthens our position as the continent’s leading cargo carrier.”