Freightos, the leading vendor-neutral digital freight booking and payment platform, is expanding its air cargo payment solution, WebCargo Pay, to Canada in partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo. With this solution, freight forwarders can instantly access rates and book Qatar Airways Cargo capacity regardless of existing accreditation, helping businesses of all sizes thrive in a volatile market. With WebCargo Pay, traditional barriers like existing accreditation and bank guarantees are removed, providing efficient one-stop air cargo pricing, booking and payment.
WebCargo, the world’s largest cargo booking platform, is used by over 10,000 freight forwarding offices around the globe for instant pricing and booking across some 67 carriers. The launch of WebCargo Pay in Canada gives forwarders across Canada booking out of the hubs in Toronto and Montreal key features like:
* Book without Pre-Pay: Forwarders can book space and reserve it. Payment is required only 48 hours before flight departure time.
● No Bank Guarantee Required: Eliminates the need for traditional guarantees or collateral, offering more financial flexibility.
● Local Payments Options: Payments are easy and fast via a local bank transfer.
● Level Playing Field: Small forwarders gain immediate access to Qatar Airways Cargo’s capacity, helping them stay competitive during unpredictable shipping periods.
“As the world’s leading air cargo carrier, Qatar Airways Cargo is committed to expanding its digital capabilities and making air cargo more accessible to every type of customer,” said Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo.“With WebCargo Pay in Canada, more freight forwarders can seamlessly book cargo capacity on our flights to and from Toronto and Montreal, increasing access to our services instantly. This integration will bring new forwarders into our digital booking ecosystem and simplify general payment workflows.”
“In a fast-moving logistics industry, cash flow and speed matter,” said Wayne Tyndall, SVP Commercial, Freight Forwarders and Airlines at Freightos. “WebCargo Pay removes cumbersome bank guarantee requirements and simplifies payments, enabling freight forwarders to secure space faster while giving airlines like Qatar Airways Cargo greater access to demand. With this expansion, WebCargo Pay now operates in 15 countries, enhancing access to digital booking and payment solutions for a significant share of the global air cargo market. At its core, this is about giving forwarders the financial flexibility and digital tools they need to compete in an evolving market.”
