By: Ethiopian airlines

Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, the largest air cargo operator in Africa is pleased to announce that it will joins Freightos cargo booking platform, the leading booking and payment platform for the international freight industry by the end of the month.  The integration includes digital rates, quoting and eBooking, WebCargo Pay for fast digital payments, and interlining capabilities platform.

Ethiopian Cargo operates Africa’s largest air cargo network, serving more than 145 destinations worldwide through a combination of dedicated freighters and passenger belly capacity, and offering freight forwarders high-speed and priority shipment options. WebCargo by Freightos allows freight forwarders to search, quote, and book airline capacity in seconds rather than hours, with real-time eBooking and digital payments.  By integrating directly with leading air and ocean rate management and quoting tools, the platform helps forwarders respond faster to customers and win business around the clock.

Ethiopian Airlines joining WebCargo by Freightos expands digital supply from one of the continent’s leading airlines, strengthening intra-Africa connectivity while improving forwarders’ access to African-origin capacity on global trade lanes. Freight forwarders will be able to book capacity to key destinations including Europe, the United States, China, India, Kenya, and South Africa, strengthening links between major global markets and Ethiopian’s extensive intra-Africa network.

“Global trade hasn’t only gotten more connected; it’s also gotten far more volatile,” said Pablo Pinillos, CFO and Interim CEO of Freightos. “Access to speed and reliability matters more than big promises. With Ethiopian Cargo on our platform, forwarders unlock practical tools to move freight when capacity, routes, and costs are constantly shifting, resulting in less friction, more optionality, and fewer spreadsheets.”

“Digital transformation is a core part of our growth strategy," said Dereje Derero, Managing Director of Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services. “As part of this transformation, we have been integrating various booking and payment solutions into our services to provide our customers with greater efficiency. Through our partnership with Freightos, we are enhancing our cargo services for customers, including freight forwarders worldwide, by offering digital rates, quoting, and ebooking solutions with faster access and reliable service. This further strengthens our position as the continent’s leading cargo carrier.”

Freight forwarders interested in booking Ethiopian Cargo on WebCargo by Freightos can get started here.

About Ethiopian

Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) is a true African success story, transforming a visionary dream into a globally renowned reality for nearly eight decades. Operating flights to more than 160 domestic and international passenger, and cargo destinations across five continents, Ethiopian bridges the gaps between Africa and the world. Emphasizing passenger comfort and environmental sustainability, Ethiopian utilizes ultra-modern aircraft such as Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s, Airbus A350-900, A350-1000 and De Havilland Q400.

Ethiopian, the Star Alliance member airline, champions in various coveted awards including Skytrax’s ‘Best Airline in Africa Award’ for eight consecutive years, APEX ‘Best Overall in Africa’ award and ‘Leadership in Connecting Africa through Transport’ Award among others. Ethiopian aims to further excel in its success through a strategic plan dubbed ‘Vision 2035’ and become one of the top 20 most competitive and leading aviation groups in the world. Embracing a Pan-African spirit, Ethiopian is pursuing multi-hub strategy through hubs in Lomé, Togo with ASKY, in Lilongwe, Malawi with Malawi Airlines, in Lusaka, Zambia with Zambia Airways, and in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with Air Congo.