Cargo One, a leading B2B marketplace for booking and marketing air freight capacity, has secured its largest freight carrier to date: United Cargo, the cargo arm of United Airlines.
This partnership brings together Cargo One’s digital platform — which more than 20,000 freight forwarders across 134 countries currently use — with United Cargo’s extensive global network.
United Cargo works with B2B marketplace
With this collaboration, freight forwarders will gain a streamlined online experience for rate quoting, booking, and tracking shipments, United Cargo announced. Initially, Cargo One’s platform will be available to select customers in:
- The U.S.
- Canada
- Belgium
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- The Netherlands
- Spain
- Switzerland
- The U.K.
The company has plans to expand to additional markets in the coming months.
“Our customers are seeking innovative, efficient ways to manage their air freight bookings,” said Jan Krems, president of United Cargo. “By teaming up with Cargo One, we’re providing an additional digital channel that complements our current online services and offers more booking flexibility. This partnership is a key step forward in our digital journey and our commitment to enhancing customer experience.”
United Cargo operates nearly 4,500 daily flights to 339 airports worldwide, using a fleet of over 720 aircraft. In the second quarter of 2024, United Airlines reported a 14% year-over-year increase in cargo revenue, reaching $414 million. Tonnage miles also rose to 890 million, up 16% compared to the same period in 2023.
Moritz Claussen, founder of Cargo One, added, “The combination of United Cargo’s capacity with the Cargo One platform empowers freight forwarders to quote and secure shipments around the clock, boosting their ability to meet demand.
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