CMA CGM Air Cargo has ramped up its online presence by rolling out capacity across three third-party booking portals: CargoAi, cargo.one and WebCargo.
The move will help expand the French freighter operator’s customer base as users of the three platforms will now be able to book space on its aircraft.
CargoAi claims to have 17,000 freight forwarder users across 130 countries, cargo.one claims 25,000 forwarders in 134 countries and WebCargo claims 10,000 freight forwarding offices.
The availability of capacity varies between each of the three platforms. CargoAi said it would integrate CMA CGM Air Cargo’s "extensive network across their network".
Meanwhile, freight forwarders using cargo.one in the US, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Belgium and Italy, can now book capacity for general cargo and perishable shipments to destinations including Shanghai, Hong Kong, Incheon, Guangzhou and Chicago.
Capacity options are available up to 5,000kg with CMA CGM standard service, and with express service on applicable routes.
"In time, more available markets are planned to be added," cargo.one said in a press release.
WebCargo said its users would be able to see real-time rates and book cargo on key trade lanes connecting the US, France, Italy, Spain and Asia.
Matt Petot, chief executive of CargoAi, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with CMA CGM AIR CARGO, a prominent leader in the air cargo industry. This partnership highlights our dedication to providing best-in-class digital solutions that optimize operations and drive efficiency in the air cargo sector.”
Moritz Claussen, founder and co-chief executive of cargo.one, said: "The addition of CMA CGM Air Cargo capacity to our portfolio reflects the unique depth and diversity of our carrier options.
"We are delighted to add our expertise to CMA CGM AIR CARGO’s digital strategy and bring its compelling services within the quickest, most convenient reach of many more forwarders.”
Cargo.one said the Paris-Charles de Gaulles-based airline offers services from across Europe to hubs in Asia Pacific and transpacific routes connecting Greater China and North America. It also has a road feeder network linking its Paris hub with Milan-Malpensa, Amsterdam, Liege, Munich and Frankfurt.
And Wayne Tyndall, vice president commercial – freight forwarders and Airlines at WebCargo parent Freightos, said: "Adding CMA CGM Air Cargo capacity to WebCargo and 7LFreight makes it easy for forwarders to eBook shipments on key trade lanes, helping the industry adjust quickly to changing market conditions.”
The airline currently operates four freighters; three Boeing 777Fs and a single Airbus A330F. In the short term, two more 777Fs are expected to be delivered to the airline.
Looking further ahead, it has also ordered eight Airbus A350Fs, a model which has yet to be launched.
