Emirates SkyCargo has placed its capacity on Pelicargo and become the first carrier from the Middle East region to establish API connectivity with the airfreight procurement and booking platform to enable immediate bookings.
Over the last 12 months, Emirates SkyCargo said it had tracked an increase of customers based in the US switching to digital channels such as eSkyCargo and third-party marketplaces, coupled with a decline in manual transactions.
The carrier said that by onboarding to Pelicargo, a marketplace with particular reach in the US, Emirates SkyCargo will be available to thousands of new customers, while freight forwarders will have more control over their bookings, 24/7.
Pelicargo is the fourth digital marketplace to host Emirates SkyCargo’s capacity, following cargo.one, CargoAi and WebCargo.
Badr Abbas, divisional senior vice president, Emirates SkyCargo, said: “The digital solutions that we have deployed globally have made a huge impact on the way we operate – from faster exchanges of critical information to more streamlined bookings.
“Onboarding to Pelicargo’s intuitive platform is the next step in our strategy, enabling us to better connect with both new and existing customers in the US. As we enter our next phase of growth, digitalisation will continue to underpin our operations with the goal to provide flexible, efficient solutions to our global customers.”
Emirates SkyCargo’s five core products are now available on Pelicargo, including Fresh and Fresh Breathe for perishables; Pharma, for temperature-controlled life sciences and healthcare shipments; Airfreight Priority for urgent shipments; and AirFreight for general cargo.
Jon Acquaviva, co-founder & president, Pelicargo, said: “For us, it’s a natural fit — Emirates SkyCargo has built a reputation for excellence and forward-thinking innovation that aligns perfectly with our mission.
“We share a common vision: putting customers at the centre and delivering locally relevant, digitally connected solutions that make air cargo faster and more accessible.
“We’re proud to partner with such an iconic and innovative carrier to help customers across the U.S. and beyond connect instantly with Emirates SkyCargo’s world-class network.”
Emirates SkyCargo saw both its revenues and cargo tonnage increase in its past financial year as it expanded its freighter fleet and network.
