CargoAi has launched a CargoMART Interline solution with a number of airlines, including Emirates SkyCargo. The tool digitizes and automates interline capacity checks and e-bookings and aims to replace manual interline booking methods through emails and phone calls.
Carriers can check and book interline capacity online and, says CargoAi, unlock additional capacity with minimal effort and with no heavy IT investment.
CargoMART Interline was developed and tested with Emirates SkyCargo, but the platform is not exclusive. It is designed for rapid adoption by any airline with API connectivity – 107 are currently available with CargoAi. The Interline feature has been added to the CargoMART Airline application.
CargoAi chief executive, Matt Petot, said: “As an industry, we can no longer afford the inefficiencies of traditional interline booking. With CargoMART Interline, airlines can scale their partnerships effortlessly, maximize revenue, and prepare for a new era where forwarders can directly book interline capacity. Emirates SkyCargo has been instrumental in the development of this tool, and we are excited to extend its benefits to the entire air cargo community.”
Emirates SkyCargo vice president of pricing, airline partnerships and distribution, Matthew Scott, added: “Our digitalisation strategy is to deploy tools that drive tangible impact, so partnering with CargoAi on this pioneering solution was a natural fit. During testing, CargoMART Interline streamlined our operations, minimized manual tasks, and provided more flexible and direct access to our world-class product and service. We look forward to its expansion across the industry.”