Ethiopian Cargo Integrates with Freightos for Digital Rates, eBooking, and Payments Across Global Network
Ethiopian Cargo will join the digital booking platform operated by Freightos by the end of March, enabling freight forwarders to access rates, quotes, booking, and payment functions across the airline’s global cargo network.
Freightos announced that the integration will provide digital rates, quoting, and eBooking capabilities, along with WebCargo Pay for secure digital payments and interlining functions on the platform.
This move connects Ethiopian Cargo’s extensive network with the Freightos digital environment, allowing freight forwarders to efficiently search and secure airline capacity.
As the largest air cargo operator in Africa, Ethiopian Cargo serves over 145 destinations worldwide through a combination of dedicated freighters and passenger aircraft belly capacity.
The carrier offers freight forwarders priority and time-sensitive shipment options across its network.
Through WebCargo by Freightos, freight forwarders can search, quote, and book airline cargo capacity via a streamlined digital interface.
The platform allows users to secure bookings in seconds, providing real-time access to rates and payment options.
Integrated rate management and quoting tools enable forwarders to respond to customer requests anytime.
Freightos highlighted that the addition of Ethiopian Cargo comes as air cargo markets in Africa continue to grow.
Despite this expansion, a significant portion of cargo bookings originating from the continent is still handled by airlines based outside Africa.
The integration expands digital capacity from an African carrier on global trade lanes while strengthening intra-African connections.
Forwarders using the platform will be able to book cargo space to major international destinations, including Europe, the United States, China, India, Kenya, and South Africa. This integration is expected to link key global markets with Ethiopian Cargo’s intra-Africa network.
“Global trade hasn’t only gotten more connected; it’s also become far more volatile,” said Pablo Pinillos, CFO and interim CEO of Freightos. “Access to speed and reliability matters more than big promises.
With Ethiopian Cargo on our platform, forwarders will have practical tools to move freight as capacity, routes, and costs constantly shift resulting in less friction, more flexibility, and fewer spreadsheets.”
Ethiopian Cargo confirmed that the integration is part of its broader digital transformation strategy, aimed at expanding technology-driven services for customers and partners.
“Digital transformation is a core part of our growth strategy,” said Dereje Derero, Managing Director of Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services. “We are integrating booking and payment solutions to provide greater efficiency for our customers.
Partnering with Freightos allows us to offer digital rates, quoting, and e-booking solutions with faster access and reliable service, further reinforcing our position as Africa’s leading cargo carrier.”
Freightos operates a digital platform that connects airlines, ocean carriers, freight forwarders, and importers/exporters through systems for pricing, quoting, booking, shipment management, and payments.
The company also offers market data via Freightos Terminal, including the Freightos Air Index for air cargo and the Freightos Baltic Index for container shipping.
