Accelya renews partnership with Finnair Cargo for core platform

Accelya has announced the renewal of its partnership with Finnair Cargo, extending the use of its cargo technology platform to support the airline’s commercial and financial operations.

Under the agreement, Finnair Cargo will continue to use Accelya’s Cargo platform as the core system supporting commercial activities, operations, ground handling and revenue accounting functions. The platform supports the airline’s cargo processes across booking, pricing, warehouse operations, billing and settlement across its network.

The technology platform forms the backbone of Finnair Cargo’s end-to-end cargo operations. It supports rating accuracy, warehouse management, and financial settlement processes while aligning commercial and financial workflows. The system is designed to reduce manual processes and maintain financial consistency as cargo volumes change.

Accelya said the platform provides a digital framework that supports cargo carriers as operations become more connected and dependant on data. The system is designed to support varying cargo volumes and coordination with partners across the cargo value chain while maintaining operational continuity.

“This extension reflects the importance of stability and trust in the systems that underpin our cargo business,” said Gabriela Hiitola, Senior Vice President, Finnair Cargo. “Accelya enables us to operate reliably today, while continuing to modernise how we manage our cargo operations and strengthen the digital resilience required for the long term.”

“Cargo environments are complex and unforgiving of disruption,” said Andrew Wilcock, Chief Commercial Officer at Accelya. “Our role is to provide the continuity, expertise, and digital foundation airlines need to operate at scale today while supporting the ongoing evolution of their cargo businesses. This partnership reflects our long-term commitment to enabling control and confidence as digitalisation becomes central to cargo execution.”

The extension continues a long-standing collaboration between the two companies as airlines increase the use of digital systems to manage cargo operations and financial performance. Accelya said its cargo platform is designed to help carriers make commercial decisions and maintain financial control as cargo processes become more integrated and data-driven.

Accelya provides technology platforms that support both passenger and cargo operations for airlines. Its cargo solutions process more than $23 billion in cargo revenue and support around 30 per cent of global cargo capacity. The company said the system can deliver cargo capacity forecast accuracy of up to 92 per cent through the use of artificial intelligence.

Finnair Cargo operates cargo services linking Asia, Europe and North America through its hub in Helsinki. The airline focuses on temperature-controlled cargo, including pharmaceuticals, seafood and perishables handled through its COOL Nordic Cargo Hub at Helsinki Airport.

In 2025, Finnair Cargo reported revenue of €204.5 million and transported nearly 139,000 tonnes of freight. Finnair, founded in 1923, operates cargo services to about 60 destinations in Europe and 15 cities across Asia, the Middle East and the United States using its Airbus fleet, including eighteen A350 aircraft.