Singapore Airlines has started offering its cargo capacity on the WebCargo by Freightos booking platform.

The digital booking and payment platform for the international freight industry said the addition of Singapore Airlines further expands its reach in the Asia Pacific region.

It also highlights WebCargo's position as a major digital platform for the air freight industry, offering its users an end-to-end booking experience.

"WebCargo by Freightos ... is excited to announce that Singapore Airlines’ cargo capacity is now being offered on WebCargo's platform," it said in a statement.

WebCargo noted that digital bookings for shipments from Asia origins on WebCargo more than doubled between Q4 2022 and Q4 2023, showing a strong appetite for digitalization in Asia — a trend that will likely be accelerated with Singapore's national carrier on the platform.

With a fleet of seven Boeing 747-400F freighters and over 190 Singapore Airlines and Scoot passenger aircraft serving more than 120 destinations, Singapore Airlines will expand the reach of the thousands of freight forwarders that use WebCargo's platform for real-time air cargo pricing and booking starting May.

The announcement said the partnership provides WebCargo's users with additional access to sought-after Asia-Pacific destinations, such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.

The platform's coverage is also slated to increase over the course of the year.

"Singapore Airlines' partnership with WebCargo expands our reach to new markets, and provides our customers with a seamless user experience when they search, book, and track their shipments in real time. This enables us to better serve our customers by responding even more swiftly to their evolving needs," said Marvin Tan, senior vice president of Cargo at Singapore Airlines.

Manel Galindo, chief revenue officer of Freightos for his part, said Singapore Airlines commitment to digital innovation "aligns perfectly with WebCargo's mission to provide seamless and efficient booking solutions for the air cargo industry."

Galindo noted that this also allows WebCargo to double down on the recent surge in bookings from Asia.

"This collaboration will enhance the booking experience for thousands of freight forwarders and will ultimately make world trade smoother," the Freightos executive added.