Ethiopian Cargo will integrate with Freightos' (NASDAQ: CRGO) cargo booking platform at the end of March, according to a company announcement. The partnership will provide digital rates, quoting, electronic booking, and payment capabilities through Freightos' WebCargo platform.

Ethiopian Cargo operates Africa's largest air cargo network, serving more than 145 destinations worldwide through dedicated freighters and passenger aircraft belly capacity. The integration allows freight forwarders to search, quote, and book airline capacity digitally rather than through traditional manual processes.

The partnership enables freight forwarders to book capacity to destinations including Europe, the United States, China, India, Kenya, and South Africa through Ethiopian's network. The service includes WebCargo Pay for digital payments and interlining capabilities across the platform.

"Digital transformation is a core part of our growth strategy," said Dereje Derero, Managing Director of Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services. "Through our partnership with Freightos, we are enhancing our cargo services for customers, including freight forwarders worldwide, by offering digital rates, quoting, and ebooking solutions with faster access and reliable service."

Pablo Pinillos, CFO and Interim CEO of Freightos, stated that the integration provides forwarders with tools to manage freight operations when capacity, routes, and costs shift frequently.

The announcement noted that while African air cargo grows faster than the global market, a significant portion of regional bookings are handled by non-African carriers. The integration aims to expand digital supply from one of the continent's airlines and improve forwarders' access to African-origin capacity on global trade routes.