In a landmark announcement, SriLankan Cargo and cargo.one unveiled an exciting collaboration aimed at bringing the national carrier’s cargo capacity to the forefront of digital air cargo bookings. This strategic alliance marks SriLankan Cargo’s debut on cargo.one’s esteemed platform, offering a seamless and efficient booking experience to customers worldwide.
Through cargo.one’s user-friendly and innovative booking platform, SriLankan Cargo will now showcase its comprehensive range of global offers, marking a significant milestone as the airline’s first digital sales channel for air cargo. This partnership not only bolsters cargo.one’s reputation for unparalleled depth and diversity of supply options but also reflects its commitment to providing airlines with top-tier digital sales channels across all key markets.
With a global network spanning 37 destinations across 21 countries, SriLankan Cargo will provide freight forwarders using cargo.one with invaluable connectivity to key regions including Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Far East, and Australia. Leveraging its direct flights to major hubs in Europe and robust capacity options to India and the Gulf region, SriLankan Cargo is poised to enhance its reach and efficiency in serving over 200 destinations worldwide.
Chaminda Perera, Head of Cargo at SriLankan Cargo, expressed confidence in the airline’s digital sales progression, citing cargo.one as a strategic partner to facilitate their transition. Perera emphasized the commitment to delivering a superior digital experience to every SriLankan Cargo customer, underscoring the team’s proactive efforts to maximize market opportunities.
Moritz Claussen, Founder and Co-CEO of cargo.one, hailed SriLankan Cargo’s entry into the digital market as a significant milestone, positioning the airline to capitalize on its strengths and cater to forwarders globally. Claussen highlighted cargo.one’s role in fueling the growth of SriLankan Cargo, emphasizing the platform’s customer-centric approach and global market visibility.
Starting from Summer 2024, freight forwarders utilizing cargo.one will gain access to SriLankan Cargo’s capacity for both general cargo and perishables across its entire network, including key destinations such as London, Frankfurt, Paris, Chennai, Delhi, Singapore, Shanghai, Canton, Tokyo, Melbourne, and Sydney.
cargo.one, renowned for its rapid and comprehensive global market visibility, offers forwarders the ability to book and confirm shipments swiftly. SriLankan Cargo customers can expect the same high standards of usability, visibility, and control in their booking experience, ensuring a seamless and efficient process.
The partnership between SriLankan Cargo and cargo.one is poised to enhance visibility and marketing of the airline’s network and offerings, leveraging cargo.one’s extensive experience in digitalizing the sales functions of over 50 airline partners globally. With cargo.one’s vast network encompassing thousands of forwarding branches in 116 markets, SriLankan Cargo is well-positioned to unlock new opportunities and drive growth in the digital era.
Established in 2017, cargo.one (Cargo One GmbH) stands as a pioneering platform for booking and marketing air freight capacity, trusted by over 5,500 forwarding offices in 116 countries. Offering instant booking for airline and agent rates across more than 50 airlines, cargo.one continues to redefine the landscape of digital air cargo booking.