Ethiopian Cargo brings real-time rates and eBooking to freight forwarders worldwide
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, the cargo division of Ethiopian Airlines and the largest cargo network operator in Africa, has partnered with CargoAi, an air cargo technology company, to strengthen its digital operations and expand access to its global cargo capacity.
The collaboration will enable freight forwarders worldwide to access real-time rates and eBooking capabilities through CargoAi’s digital platform, supporting a more streamlined and automated booking experience.
Through the integration, more than 30,000 freight forwarders will gain access to Ethiopian Cargo’s global capacity and pricing through the CargoAi marketplace as well as direct connections to leading Transport Management Systems (TMS). The integration is designed to improve visibility and automation while expanding access to Ethiopian Cargo’s services across multiple booking environments and its global service network.
The partnership also gives Ethiopian Cargo access to CargoAi’s interline capabilities, enabling more efficient and transparent collaboration with airline partners through digital interline bookings and shared capacity management.
CargoAi describes itself as a vertical AI company focused on air cargo. The company is building on data connections across airlines, freight forwarders, ground handling agents and airports, while deploying AI workers and AI agents to automate and optimise workflows across the air cargo ecosystem.
Dereje Derero, Managing Director of Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, said: “Digitalization is a key pillar of Ethiopian Cargo’s long-term strategy. Partnering with CargoAi allows us to bring our services closer to freight forwarders worldwide by offering a modern and seamless booking experience. This step reinforces our commitment to innovation and to delivering agile, data-driven solutions that meet the evolving needs of the global air cargo industry.”
The integration is expected to give Ethiopian Cargo greater digital visibility among freight forwarders while providing access to real-time capacity and pricing information.
Matthieu Petot, CEO of CargoAi, said: “We are proud to welcome Ethiopian Cargo to the CargoAi ecosystem. Ethiopian Cargo is a global leader in air cargo operations, and this partnership reflects a shared ambition to drive digital excellence. By enabling real-time access to capacity and pricing, we are empowering forwarders while strengthening Ethiopian Cargo’s global reach and digital visibility.”
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