cargo.one launches digital air freight bookings directly from Descartes’ transportation management system

cargo.one unveiled brand new functionality that enhances the speed and convenience of air freight quoting and booking for Descartes’ transportation management system (TMS) users worldwide.

Descartes’ TMS now includes the cargo.one Air Freight Integration Module, allowing freight forwarders to, within a few clicks, search, compare, quote and book capacity with cargo.one directly from Descartes’ TMS. Air freight booking details are automatically uploaded into the freight forwarder’s Descartes solution, removing the need for manual data entry and making shipment management and tracking easier and faster.

As the go-to air freight procurement platform for forwarders, available in 134 countries, cargo.one connects over 25,000 forwarders to rate providers including over 65 airlines and popular general sales and service agents (GSSAs). Booking capacity with cargo.one offers forwarders more breadth and depth of supply options than any other platform. Descartes TMS users now also benefit from cargo.one’s industry-renowned rate offer quality, its seamless user experience, and exceptional customer support.

Accessing cargo.one’s global airline integrations directly from Descartes’ TMS delivers forwarders a substantial set of benefits – including a real-time/on demand, comprehensive overview of relevant and competitive rates, simplified data handling, increased accuracy and greatly reduced manual data entry. The impact is a stronger capability to win shipments faster and serve customers better.

Kenneth Wood, Executive Vice President of Product Management at Descartes, commented, “Integrating cargo.one’s global carrier connectivity within our TMS helps customers gain ground in delivery performance, differentiate themselves from competitors, and grow their revenue. Descartes TMS and cargo.one functionality working in unison is enhancing user experiences and helping forwarders to do their best work.”

Moritz Claussen, Founder & Co-CEO of cargo.one, added, “Building advanced solutions with TMS leaders like Descartes is an important way for cargo.one to further contribute to a more connected supply chain. By leveraging cargo.one directly within their familiar Descartes TMS, forwarders will enjoy powerful operational and business benefits, combined with simplicity and convenience.”

Available now, customers of Descartes’ TMS can procure air freight rates on demand via cargo.one. Descartes users also have the option to upgrade to cargo.one pro, which includes additional tools to further win and manage shipments.