Etihad Cargo has partnered with WiseTech, allowing it to list its airfreight capacity on cloud-based digital air cargo platform CargoWise.

The cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group said freight forwarders using CargoWise will now be able to access its flight schedule and rates. They could also directly book the carrier's airfreight capacity.

“Now, more than ever, it is essential for the air cargo industry to accelerate its embrace of digital technologies. Etihad Cargo is carefully selecting partners to enhance customer experiences and streamline booking processes to provide additional convenience,” Martin Drew, senior vice president Sales and Cargo, Etihad Aviation Group, said.

“Etihad Cargo’s previous API investments have resulted in the successful and seamless roll-out of integrated products with several digital booking platforms. The CargoWise partnership is anticipated to provide significant results through its extensive global customer base.”

Etihad Cargo’s eBooking functions are also now available to freight forwarders using CargoWise, which the carrier noted, will provide “seamless access” equivalent to a full API integration via the platform.

Scott McCorquodale, chief automation officer, Air Cargo at WiseTech, described the partnership as a “win-win” situation for both.  

“This feature-rich integration will enable our CargoWise customers to seamlessly receive quotes, check capacity and immediately book their air cargo shipment. Most importantly, this can all be done from entirely within the CargoWise platform, providing efficiency and productivity benefits for the forwarder through data integration and improved visibility across their business. It truly is a win-win.”

Etihad noted that the platform is a “strategic channel” to avail Etihad Cargo eBookings following the successful launch of its own digital portal in October 2018, which today accounts for 50% of its total bookings.