Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopian Cargo, Africa’s largest air cargo network, will join WebCargo by Freightos at the end of March, allowing freight forwarders worldwide to digitally search, quote, and book its capacity across more than 145 destinations. The integration will provide real-time availability of digital rates, quoting, e-booking, and interlining capabilities, transforming how forwarders access Ethiopian Cargo’s dedicated freighters and passenger belly capacity.
The WebCargo by Freightos platform significantly accelerates the booking process, enabling freight agents to secure airline capacity in seconds rather than hours, with real-time e-booking and digital payment options. With Ethiopian Cargo now onboard, forwarders can efficiently book capacity from Addis Ababa to key markets including Europe, the US, China, India, Kenya, and South Africa.
Pablo Pinillos, CFO and interim CEO of Freightos, commented: “Global trade hasn’t only become more connected; it has also grown far more volatile. Access to speed and reliability matters more than big promises. With Ethiopian Cargo on our platform, forwarders gain practical tools to move freight as capacity, routes, and costs constantly shift — reducing friction, offering more optionality, and eliminating reliance on spreadsheets.”
Digital Transformation Strategy
Dereje Derero, Managing Director of Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, said: “Digital transformation is central to our growth strategy. By integrating booking and payment solutions into our services, we provide customers and freight forwarders worldwide with greater efficiency. Partnering with Freightos enhances our cargo offering, providing digital rates, quoting, and e-booking solutions with faster access and more reliable service. This further strengthens our position as the continent’s leading cargo carrier.”
The move reflects a broader industry shift toward digitalisation. On March 11, WebCargo by Freightos released an analysis of five years of digital air cargo bookings, covering more than 1.5 million transactions from 2021–26. The study showed that carriers have rapidly expanded their digital capacity footprint, optimised offerings on key trade lanes, and improved operational performance and service delivery to forwarders.
Ethiopian Cargo’s integration into the platform marks a significant step in the ongoing digital transformation of African airfreight, enhancing transparency, speed, and reliability for global supply chains.
