… And Hainan Airlines (HNA)’s HNA Cargo makes three. Freightos reports that its WebCargo platform now offers the cargo capacities of three of China’s four largest air cargo carriers. The other two being China Southern and China Eastern. Thus, forwarders using Freightos have access to a wide range of capacity on key routes between Europe and Asia. Not just capacity, but also digital payment transactions are possible on the platform with HNA Cargo. The latest airline addition also means that WebCargo now works with airlines that together represent 65% of global capacity. HNA Cargo boasts a fleet of 600 aircraft across 11 airlines, that operate over 2,000 routes and serve more than 300 international cities. The WebCargo capacity roll-out will start in the main North Asian and Southeast Asian Markets such as Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand.
Joyce Tai, Freightos’ EVP of Worldwide Partnerships, said: “We have placed a strong emphasis on enhancing our Asian air cargo coverage for forwarders on WebCargo by Freightos. This integration will provide forwarders with seamless access to HNA Cargo’s extensive capacity, including direct routes into China and across the Asia Pacific region, and trade patterns that demand flexible air cargo solutions.” Qiushi Zheng, Vice President at HNA Cargo, detailed: “Partnering with WebCargo by Freightos, represents a major advancement in our digital strategy. With a network that spans over 300 cities and more than 2,000 global routes, this collaboration allows us to better leverage our extensive capacity to meet the evolving needs of the market. Gaining access to over 10,000 freight forwarder offices worldwide through Freightos’s innovative platform, will enhance our ability to deliver efficient and reliable service. Additionally, their advanced booking and payment solutions will help us optimize our digital sales approach, ensuring more and more customers can book and pay on one platform digitally, daily and globally.”
