Core Insights - Freightos has partnered with SriLankan Cargo to enhance online air cargo booking and payments, significantly expanding its presence in South Asia and improving access to Colombo as a transshipment hub [1][4] Company Overview - Freightos is a leading digital booking and payment platform for the international freight industry, facilitating connections among airlines, ocean carriers, freight forwarders, and importers/exporters [7][8] - SriLankan Cargo, the air freight division of SriLankan Airlines, connects to 32 online destinations in 21 countries and over 200 destinations globally, with strong capacity to India and the Gulf [3][11] Partnership Details - The integration allows over 10,000 freight forwarding offices using WebCargo to access, quote, book, and pay for SriLankan's air freight capacity through a single platform [2] - The partnership democratizes access to SriLankan Cargo's capacity for non-IATA forwarders in Asia, removing the need for airline credit lines or bank guarantees, which is particularly beneficial for SMEs in emerging markets [4] Service Enhancements - SriLankan Cargo will leverage Freightos' rate management and procurement tools to enhance visibility during the freight buying process [5] - The integration will also enable seamless booking of complex multi-carrier routes, optimizing load factors for partner airlines like Qatar Airways and Emirates SkyCargo [5] Industry Context - The partnership is positioned to enhance agility in the freight industry, which is increasingly reliant on digital solutions for efficiency and resilience [4][8]
SriLankan Cargo Joins Freightos: New Digital Bridge to South Asian Markets