Freightos expands digital air cargo offering with HNA Cargo
HNA Cargo’s capacity will first launch in key markets including Japan, Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand.
Nasdaq-listed Freightos announced the addition of Hainan Airlines (HNA Cargo), a top five airline in China, to its WebCargo digital air cargo booking and payment platform.
The collaboration marks a significant expansion of capacity available for forwarders on the platform in Asia Pacific and Europe, says an official release from Freightos. "Additionally, WebCargo's digital payment solution now supports transactions with HNA Cargo, enabling forwarders to seamlessly book and pay for shipments through a single interface."
With the addition of Hainan Airlines, three out of China's four major air cargo carriers — Hainan Airlines, China Southern and China Eastern - will now be accessible to thousands of global forwarders large and small that book on WebCargo’s platform, with airlines representing 65 percent of global capacity now available on the platform, the release added.
“We have placed a strong emphasis on enhancing our Asian air cargo coverage for forwarders on WebCargo by Freightos,” says Joyce Tai, EVP, Worldwide Partnerships, Freightos. “This integration will provide forwarders with seamless access to HNA Cargo’s extensive capacity, including direct routes into China and across the Asia Pacific region, and trade patterns that demand flexible air cargo solutions.”
Qiushi Zheng, Vice President, HNA Cargo adds: “Partnering with WebCargo by Freightos represents a major advancement in our digital strategy. With a network that spans over 300 cities and more than 2,000 global routes, this collaboration allows us to better leverage our extensive capacity to meet the evolving needs of the market. Gaining access to over 10,000 freight forwarder offices worldwide through Freightos’s innovative platform will enhance our ability to deliver efficient and reliable service. Additionally, their advanced booking and payment solutions will help us optimise our digital sales approach, ensuring more and more customers can book and pay on one platform digitally, daily and globally.”
HNA Cargo’s capacity will first launch in key North Asian and Southeast Asian mMarkets including Japan, Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand. HNA Cargo operates a network of over 600 aircraft across 11 airlines, covering more than 2,000 routes and serving over 300 cities worldwide. The company is a key player in both international and domestic belly cargo, offering reliable transportation for perishables and specialised goods across its network, the release added.
