All Nippon Airways (ANA) has begun offering cargo space booking through WiseTech Global's CargoWise platform, starting April 11, 2025.

ANA said this marks the first time a Japanese airline has enabled bookings via CargoWise and expands the carrier's global sales reach.

Through this digital connection, freight forwarders can now search, compare fares, book, and confirm bookings for ANA flights online 24/7.

ANA said that as demand grows for digital booking solutions, this move is expected to significantly enhance both customer convenience and operational efficiency.

At launch, the service is available to DHL Global Forwarding, with plans to expand access to additional forwarders in the future.

ANA said it also remains committed to strengthening its sales channels and advancing the digitalisation of its cargo booking process.

"ANA serves the world with key routes, and we are focused on providing a cargo system that is easy and efficient for forwarders to conduct business on our network, utilising the systems they already use. Our integration with CargoWise enables seamless data transmission, creating an efficient and simplified booking experience for our major customers," said Kenichi Wakiya, executive vice president, Cargo Marketing & Services of ANA and President & CEO of ANA Cargo.

Scott McCorquodale, head of Airline Connectivity at WiseTech Global, emphasised Japan's crucial role in global trade and how CargoWise can support it.

"Japan is the world's fourth largest economy and is one of the world's largest producers of high technology manufactured goods and consumer products. These sectors create a high demand for inbound and outbound air cargo, and we're delighted to partner with ANA Cargo to help facilitate this demand."

McCorquodale added: "ANA Cargo plays an important role in facilitating trade between Japan and the rest of the world, so the ability for our freight forwarders to access real-time flight availability and pricing information and complete their bookings on ANA Cargo, all without leaving CargoWise, will drive greater efficiency and accuracy across the supply chain."

Max Sauberschwarz, head of Global Air Freight at DHL Global Forwarding, said that direct data exchange with ANA, along with onboarding to CargoWise, means the company can plan, book, and manage shipments directly with ANA Cargo from within CargoWise, making its services more convenient and efficient.

ANA said it remains committed to advancing the digitisation of air cargo services to better meet the evolving needs of its customers.