Pelicargo has announced a significant expansion of its digital air freight platform through a new integration with Air Canada Cargo, marking another step forward in the company’s strategy to modernize procurement and execution workflows for freight forwarders.
The integration enhances access to real-time pricing and capacity across North American, transatlantic, and international routes, enabling forwarders to respond more quickly to tightening shipment timelines and increasing margin pressures. By incorporating Air Canada Cargo’s network into its system, Pelicargo broadens the range of routing options available while improving booking efficiency within a single digital environment.
At the core of Pelicargo’s platform is a shift away from traditional airport-to-airport pricing models toward a more practical origin-to-destination framework. While the air freight industry has historically structured transactions around airport pairs, freight forwarders typically operate based on end-to-end shipment requirements. Pelicargo’s system is designed to reflect this operational reality.
Sean Angata, co-founder of Pelicargo, noted that the integration represents a natural evolution of the company’s collaboration with Air Canada Cargo. He emphasized that aligning pricing and booking processes with how forwarders actually manage shipments allows for faster quoting and more reliable execution.
Through the platform, users can now access rates from a growing portfolio of airline partners, including Air Canada Cargo, secure capacity, and complete bookings within a unified workflow. This reduces dependence on fragmented communication channels and manual coordination, which have traditionally slowed down air freight transactions.
The addition of Air Canada Cargo significantly strengthens Pelicargo’s coverage across key trade lanes, particularly within North America and on transatlantic routes. This expanded reach provides forwarders with greater flexibility when selecting capacity and routing options, an increasingly important advantage in a market defined by volatility and time-sensitive shipments.
A distinguishing feature of Pelicargo’s platform is its ability to integrate first-mile trucking with air freight services. Forwarders can generate pricing from any U.S. origin ZIP code to international airport destinations, combining ground transport and air capacity into a single transaction. This capability is supported by a network of more than 2,000 domestic trucking partners, ensuring comprehensive access to major airport gateways.
By aligning its pricing engine with origin-based workflows, Pelicargo enables users to move seamlessly from initial quote generation to confirmed airport-to-airport bookings. The streamlined process not only accelerates decision-making but also improves transparency and cost control throughout the shipment lifecycle.
The integration milestone comes as Pelicargo surpasses 500 registered freight forwarders on its platform, reflecting growing adoption of digital tools within the air cargo sector. As the company continues to expand its airline partnerships, it is positioning itself as a key enabler of end-to-end digital transformation in freight procurement and execution.
