Swiss WorldCargo, the air freight division of SWISS, Switzerland's leading air carrier, will soon offer its capacity on the WebCargo by Freightos booking platform.
The vendor-neutral booking and payment platform for international freight said the collaboration aims to enhance customers' digital booking experience.
The announcement said various Swiss WorldCargo products and services for selected markets in Europe, Asia and the Americas are bookable on the air cargo booking platform WebCargo by Freightos.
"This collaboration connects WebCargo by Freightos' real-time rate comparisons and eBooking with Swiss WorldCargo's robust long-haul connectivity - spanning Asia-Pacific and the Americas - alongside strong pan-European connections," it said.
Swiss WorldCargo is known for transporting high-value, delicate and temperature-sensitive shipments to over 170 destinations worldwide.
"The partnership between Swiss WorldCargo and WebCargo aims to provide forwarders with enhanced options for care-intensive and specialized shipments like pharmaceuticals," the announcement said.
"Through its new partnership with WebCargo, Swiss WorldCargo intends to enhance its digital presence, connecting with a wide network of forwarders globally," it added.
WebCargo by Freightos connects freight forwarders with real-time rates and capacity from more than 55 airlines, as well as some 370 air cargo carriers globally.
The announcement noted that Swiss WorldCargo's modular product portfolio bookable on WebCargo for selected markets in Europe, Asia and the Americas includes SWISS General Cargo and SWISS Pharma and Healthcare.
These products can be paired with the Celsius Passive transportation solution for temperature-sensitive shipments and the X-Presso option for expedited transportation.
"We take pride in delivering Swiss-quality service and reliability across every aspect of our work. This commitment extends to our digital journey, ensuring a seamless and reliable experience for our customers. Partnering with the digital platform WebCargo allows us to elevate our customers' digital booking experience while expanding our market presence onto future-looking digital solutions," said Alain Chisari, head of Swiss Cargo.
Zvi Schreiber, founder and CEO of Freightos, noted that the integration of Swiss WorldCargo into WebCargo by Freightos marks another significant milestone in the Digital Air Cargo revolution.
"Swiss WorldCargo's extensive network and premium service enable thousands of WebCargo freight forwarder customers to instantly book their air cargo needs, including specialized shipments like pharmaceuticals," he said.
