• Demand for air cargo up 8.2 percent y/y in October

    Air freight demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 8.2 percent year-on-year in October, according to data released by The International Air Transport Association (IATA).
  • Another record breaking year for Budapest Airport as cargo volume exceeds 100,000 tonnes

    Hungarian gateway Budapest Airport expects to break annual record of cargo volume this year with more than 100,000 tonnes already handled between January and November.
  • LATAM Airlines to launch its longest non-stop flight ever between Santiago and Melbourne, Australia

    Latin America based carrier LATAM Airlines will operate a new, non-stop service between Santiago and Melbourne, Australia, from October 5, 2017.
  • India gives a strong start to IAG’s performance in the peak season

    IAG Cargo’s e-commerce prioritise from India has given it a very good start into the peak season.
  • IAG Cargo launches new Paris to New York route through OpenSkies

    IAG Cargo has launched the start of a new Paris Orly to Newark New Jersey route, its first ever direct cargo route between France and the USA.
Showing posts with label CargoAi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CargoAi. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

IAG Cargo connects CargoAi for global cargo capacities

IAG Cargo connects CargoAi for global cargo capacities 



IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) joins the CargoAi platform. With thousands of flights per week across the globe, IAG Cargo’s addition to CargoAi will broadened offer for forwarders using the platform. CargoAi is an artificial intelligence-enabled airfreight platform that connects freight forwarders and airlines.

 “IAG Cargo’s ‘always moving’ spirit promises to get the goods of customers to where they need to be. I like this ambitious philosophy that is focused on action and customer satisfaction. Likewise, at CargoAi, we are committed to ensuring that our users find the air transport solutions that suit their needs and can very easily book the required capacities at the best price. The integration of the cargo capacities of IAG’s five airlines is undoubtedly a fantastic opportunity for our users!” says Matthieu Petot, CEO of CargoAi.

IAG Cargo’s listing on www.CargoAi.co also means forwarders will be able to easily book cargo capacity to hundreds of destinations across the world in the IAG Cargo network accessing the freight capacity on IAG Cargo’s sister airlines in the IAG group: British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, and LEVEL.

“We’re delighted to be partnering with CargoAi, offering our customers yet another solution to book their freight online with IAG Cargo. In today’s digital world, there’s no such thing as business hours with customers increasingly wanting the option of booking online, any time, from anywhere, to any destination on our network. We’re always looking for fresh and innovative products to support customers such as CargoAi, a powerful yet simple e-booking tool.” explains John Cheetham, chief commercial officer of IAG Cargo.

Monday, August 30, 2021

David Lara joins CargoAi as a Board of Advisors member

 David Lara joins CargoAi as a Board of Advisors member



CargoAi announces David Lara as a part of their next Quarterly Business Review, in early September, along with the other members of the Board of Advisors. There will be a work programme based on product development and its roadmap, business development and the strategy of CargoAi.

“Beyond his role and contribution, David is a great mentor for the team. David perfectly understands our industry, the needs of each player and especially those of freight forwarders and airlines in terms of procurement and commercial management. It is a priceless opportunity for CargoAi to be able to benefit from his expertise and an absolute honour to have him with us on the Board of Advisors” says Matthieu Petot, CEO of CargoAi.

Ensuring newly offered products are in line with customer expectations and are brought to the market as fast as possible, is one of the factors driving the strategy of the Air Cargo Digital Solutions platform CargoAi.co. The Board of Advisors brings a wealth of experience to the table.

“I deeply share CargoAi’s values and its ambition to digitise air freight. I am therefore delighted to share my experience and contribute to attaining this objective by being a member of the Board of Advisors. Our industry has specific needs and constraints in terms of digitisation and CargoAi has the intelligence to surround itself with people who have customer vision and the field experience to offer simple products to users, and above all those that meet the actual needs,” said David Lara.


Monday, July 26, 2021

TAP Air Cargo connects CargoAi to deploy its cargo offer worldwide

 TAP Air Cargo connects CargoAi to deploy its cargo offer worldwide




TAP Air Cargo is embarking on a new step of rationalisation of these freight reservation management processes by connecting with CargoAi. The primary objective of TAP Air Cargo is to offer its clients new, reliable, and customised services.

 By choosing CargoAi to deploy its cargo offer, the company has achieved its objective and is also offering them a new ultra-modern digital solution to support their activities.

“TAP Air Cargo has implemented modern digital solutions to allow its clients to manage the process of transporting their freight in an independent manner. CargoAi quintessentially represents this model, with a highly intuitive and simple use of e-quote and e-booking functionalities. A genuine self-service platform for stakeholders in the field of aerial freight”, says Bernardo Nunes, director cargo business development and transformation, TAP Air Cargo.

“From its Hub in Lisbon, TAP Air Cargo covers all continents with an average of 2500 flights per week, thanks to a modern fleet of 80 cargo transport aircraft. It is exactly this type of transport solution that is sought by freight forwarders and we are very proud to be able to offer it to them via the CargoAi platform”, explains Matthieu Petot, CEO of CargoAi.

A win-win partnership which perfectly meets the burgeoning needs of the sector for digital solutions that are simple to use, easy to implement, and which provide valuable advantages in terms of responsiveness, reliability, and availability.