Global airline technology provider Accelya has announced the extension of its long-standing partnership with Finnair Cargo, reaffirming its role as the core technology partner supporting the carrier’s cargo commercial, operational and financial systems.
Under the renewed agreement, Finnair Cargo will continue using Accelya’s Cargo platform as its central technology backbone, supporting a wide range of business functions including commercial activities, operational processes, ground handling coordination and revenue accounting. The partnership underscores the growing importance of reliable digital platforms in managing increasingly complex air cargo ecosystems.
Supporting end-to-end cargo operations
Accelya’s Cargo platform forms the foundation of Finnair Cargo’s end-to-end cargo management environment, enabling accurate rating, warehouse operations, billing and financial settlement across its global network. Acting as both a commercial and financial control system, the platform aligns booking, pricing and revenue governance, reducing manual intervention while ensuring operational accuracy and financial consistency as cargo volumes scale.
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The technology also supports the ongoing digitalisation of cargo workflows, enabling airlines to streamline processes across the commercial, operational and financial domains while maintaining operational continuity.
As the air cargo sector becomes increasingly data-driven and interconnected, the platform provides a stable digital infrastructure capable of handling fluctuating cargo volumes, multi-partner logistics networks and real-time operational requirements. By integrating commercial decision-making with financial oversight, the system helps carriers maintain operational control in live cargo environments while adapting to evolving industry demands.
Digital resilience at the core of cargo operations
For Finnair Cargo, the partnership extension reflects the strategic importance of technology reliability in sustaining global cargo operations and supporting future modernisation initiatives.
Gabriela Hiitola, Senior Vice President at Finnair Cargo, emphasised the role of dependable digital systems in enabling efficient cargo operations.
“This extension reflects the importance of stability and trust in the systems that underpin our cargo business,” Hiitola said. “Accelya enables us to operate reliably today, while continuing to modernise how we manage our cargo operations and strengthen the digital resilience required for the long term.”
Andrew Wilcock, Chief Commercial Officer at Accelya, highlighted the complexity of cargo environments and the need for resilient digital platforms capable of supporting large-scale airline operations.
“Cargo environments are complex and unforgiving of disruption,” Wilcock said. “Our role is to provide the continuity, expertise and digital foundation airlines need to operate at scale today, while supporting the ongoing evolution of their cargo businesses.”
Enabling digital transformation in air cargo
The extended partnership reinforces Accelya’s position as a key technology provider in the aviation sector, supporting airlines as they transition toward more digital, integrated and data-driven cargo operations. Its cargo technology solutions help carriers modernise legacy infrastructure, optimise revenue management and maintain financial governance while adapting to shifting market demands.
Accelya’s broader technology ecosystem processes over $23 billion in cargo revenue and supports approximately 30% of global air cargo capacity, demonstrating the scale at which its platforms operate across the airline industry.
Meanwhile, Finnair Cargo continues to strengthen its digital cargo capabilities from its Helsinki hub, connecting Asia, Europe and North America through its cargo network. The carrier specialises in high-value and time-sensitive shipments such as pharmaceuticals, seafood and other perishables, handled through its advanced COOL Nordic Cargo Hub at Helsinki Airport, a facility designed to enhance transparency and operational efficiency through technology-driven cargo handling systems.
By extending the partnership, both companies aim to ensure that Finnair Cargo maintains a robust digital foundation capable of supporting growth, operational efficiency and increasingly complex cargo supply chains.
