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Third-party air cargo booking portal cargo.one has added new functionality to allow users of the Descartes transport management system (TMS) to access the carrier capacity available on the portal.
Descartes’ TMS now includes the cargo.one Air Freight Integration Module, allowing freight forwarders to search, compare, quote and book capacity.
“Airfreight booking details are automatically uploaded into the freight forwarder’s Descartes solution, removing the need for manual data entry and making shipment management and tracking easier and faster,” cargo.one said in a press release.
The companies said that forwarders that use Descartes would also benefit from real-time/on demand rates, simplified data handling, increased accuracy and greatly reduced manual data entry.
Kenneth Wood, executive vice president of product management at Descartes, said: “Integrating cargo.one’s global carrier connectivity within our TMS helps customers gain ground in delivery performance, differentiate themselves from competitors, and grow their revenue.”
Moritz Claussen, founder and co-chief executive of cargo.one, added: “Building advanced solutions with TMS leaders like Descartes is an important way for cargo.one to further contribute to a more connected supply chain.
”By leveraging cargo.one directly within their familiar Descartes TMS, forwarders will enjoy powerful operational and business benefits, combined with simplicity and convenience.”
