Fits Cargo and WebCargo by Freightos have announced a partnership that would enable the Sri Lanka-based carrier to extend its service across WebCargo's network of freight forwarders and airline carriers.

Freightos said in a statement that Fits Cargo is an innovative carrier that combines a physical airline operation and interline agreements with over 160 airlines.

Based in Sri Lanka, Fits Cargo flies over 4 million kilograms of air freight annually, with a direct presence in Dubai, India, Hong Kong and the Maldives, as well as GSA and CSA's set up in over 70 countries.

The announcement noted that Fits Cargo has begun offering the capacity to freight forwarders on WebCargo's platform on popular lanes, such as Chennai – Colombo, Colombo – Dubai and India – selected destinations worldwide. 

"Fits Cargo is excited to take this step and offer capacity on WebCargo's platform to continue to deliver value to our customers in an increasingly digital freight world," said Zameer Marikkar, chief commercial officer at Fits Cargo.

"WebCargo's e-booking solution and interline platform extend our global reach and connectivity, giving us visibility and access to new markets, seamless transactions and eBookings for our clients, bolstering Fits Cargo’s market presence," he added.

Manel Galindo, chief revenue officer at WebCargo, noted that Fits Cargo's portfolio of interline partnerships is a "perfect fit" for WebCargo’'s platform, the first of its kind to offer integrated digital interline services.

"The platform empowers Fits Cargo to book capacity on their interline partners instantaneously and deliver the widest possible network of destinations to their customers," Galindo said.

"They can now access instant capacity to popular destinations in Africa, the Caribbean, Asia Pacific and South America, which translates into better reach and operations for freight forwarders in over 10,000 offices worldwide."