Freightos announced this week, that Virgin Atlantic Cargo would soon be joining its WebCargo platform. “This collaboration combines Virgin Atlantic Cargo’s extensive network with WebCargo’s digital reach, providing more options for forwarders globally,” the release stated, going on to point out that the airline operates the largest off-site cargo handling unit at the UK’s largest commercial aviation hub in London. Flying to 30 destinations across four continents, and operating to key destinations in the United States, India, China, Nigeria, South Africa, and the Caribbean, means that WebCargo’s cargo capacity on these routes has been massively increased. Virgin Atlantic Cargo also operates a state-of-the-art cargo center “dnata City East”. It is equipped with the newest technology and facilities available to handle cargo efficiently and enable smooth connections to its onward network. “The airline’s facilities and the processes implemented worldwide are designed to keep all types of products from general cargo to perishables and pharma safe during their transportation,” the release explains.
Virgin Atlantic Cargo Managing Director, Phil Wardlaw, announced: “We are delighted to have partnered with WebCargo as we continue to provide intuitive experiences for our customers, so they can move cargo their way. As customer requirements and digital experiences evolve, it’s important for us to work with a platform that has an optimized digital booking process and provides access to the largest number of forwarders with seamless access to our global network. Customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to make air cargo easier for everyone, offering more ways to book and access our capacity.”
Manel Galindo, Chief Revenue Officer at Freightos, said: “The addition of Virgin Atlantic Cargo’s capacity to WebCargo means that freight forwarders in over 10,000 offices worldwide gain instant, digital access to Virgin’s vast network, including key destinations, such as New York, Los Angeles, and New Delhi. Global reach is crucial in our current era of supply chain disruptions and Red Sea workarounds. We are proud to partner with Virgin Atlantic Cargo to expand trade between the people of the world.”
