Deal will provide forwarders with real-time pricing, capacity, and eBookings
Forwarders globally will soon be able to conduct real-time eBookings, access live rates, and see available capacity with Qatar Airways Cargo via the service of WebCargo, a Freightos Group company, providing critical agility as supply chains contend with Covid-19’s impact and disruption.
Rollout will begin with France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, South Africa and Spain on 7 February 2021. As part of the launch, Qatar Airways Cargo will be offering the most competitive rates on WebCargo by introducing a discount scheme to forwarders*, resulting in an average saving of US$ 0.06/kg for the first 20,000 shipments booked via the platform in these countries.
The cargo carrier is determined to push the development of WebCargo bookings and will also implement a number of special promotions further in the year.
As of Q1-2021, more than 2,000 WebCargo forwarders and customers across over 10,000 global branches will have instant access to capacity and pricing.
“The future of air cargo is indeed digital and this change will definitely bring in efficiency across the supply chain,” commented Guillaume Halleux, Chief Officer Cargo, Qatar Airways.
“Digitalization is a crucial step in powering agile supply chains in a rapidly changing world. We’re incredibly proud that Qatar Airways Cargo, the largest cargo airline in the world has selected WebCargo to launch third-party eBookings for forwarders around the world,” remarked Zvi Schrieber, Group CEO, Freightos.
