Qantas Freight, Australia's largest air freight provider, has joined forces with CargoAi to offer capacity on the digital air cargo platform.

This collaboration will see international capacity on selected Qantas and Jetstar flights now available on CargoAi's CargoMART and CargoCONNECT solutions, opening up e-booking opportunities on key trade lanes between Australia and the United States (U.S.), United Kingdom (UK), and South Africa (ZA), as well as future destinations worldwide.

"Freight forwarders will benefit from real-time rate access and a streamlined booking process through CargoAi's platform, enabling greater operational efficiency," the announcement said.

It noted that the collaboration reflects Qantas Freight's ongoing commitment to digital expansion and embracing cutting-edge technology to meet the evolving demands of the air cargo industry.

"We're proud to partner with CargoAi to digitize and simplify the air cargo procurement process for our customers and expand our global reach to CargoAi’s growing community of 18,000 freight forwarders," said Igor Kwiatkowski, executive manager of Qantas Freight.

"The platform's innovative model will give our customers instant access to many of our international passenger and freighter services in and out of Australia and real-time visibility of our schedules, capacity, and rates for a more streamlined booking experience."

The partnership offers Qantas Freight customers a range of benefits, including real-time rate viewing for faster and more informed decision-making, easy access to capacity on key global routes, and streamlined operational processes for greater efficiency. It also enhances global freight coverage to and from Australia with faster response times and improved convenience.

"Having Qantas Freight on board is a tremendous milestone for CargoAi," said Matt Petot, CEO of CargoAi.

"This partnership not only adds significant value and reach to our users globally but also demonstrates Qantas Freight's commitment to leveraging digital solutions to deliver the best possible service to its customers."

"The integration will ensure an easy transition for current Qantas Freight customers while offering easy access to its extensive network in critical markets like the US, UK, and South Africa," he added.