Kuehne+Nagel enters partnership with cargo.one to digitally connect with dozens of airlines globally

Kuehne+Nagel, the world’s largest freight forwarder, has entered a global partnership with cargo.one, the leading digital air freight platform, to enhance its air freight procurement and sales capabilities. By integrating cargo.one’s Offer & Book API Suite, Kuehne+Nagel gains seamless e-booking access to dozens more airlines and general sales agents across the globe.

With cargo.one’s API Suite, Kuehne+Nagel significantly expands its digital connectivity, enhancing its proprietary air freight booking platform, CB Air, while leveraging cargo.one’s rapidly growing airline network and real-time connectivity. This partnership complements Kuehne+Nagel’s direct airline integrations, strengthening its digital procurement and booking capabilities.

Kuehne+Nagel will benefit from cargo.one’s continuous data quality assurance, expanding airline partnerships, and expert support. By harnessing advanced digital access to dozens of airlines, the company aims to deliver faster, more accurate quotes and a frictionless booking experience—driving better customer service, operational efficiency, and more competitive pricing while setting new standards in digital air freight.

Holger Ketz, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Network and Carrier Management, at Kuehne+Nagel, commented, “Kuehne+Nagel is committed to leveraging innovative technology to enhance air freight experiences, with a goal of processing 85% of all air waybills digitally. Partnering with cargo.one is a key step in strengthening airline connectivity within our CB Air platform and maintaining our commitment to digital excellence. These advancements not only enrich service delivery and improve operational efficiency for our customers but also reinforce Kuehne+Nagel’s competitive edge in global markets.”

Moritz Claussen, Founder & Co-CEO of cargo.one, added, “We are delighted that Kuehne+Nagel views cargo.one as a strategically valuable component of its digitalization strategy. Our suite of technology and expertise equips Kuehne+Nagel with the agility and efficiency needed to grow its competitive edge. We are proud to add additional value to Kuehne+Nagel’s already world-class customer experiences.”

By complementing its existing host-to-host API connections, Kuehne+Nagel’s collaborative partnership with cargo.one exemplifies a shared commitment to raising industry standards in procurement and sales with superior connectivity. In addition to a choice from over 50 direct carrier connections, cargo.one delivers Kuehne+Nagel a broad best-of-breed package to enhance its strategic infrastructure – boosting industry connectivity, simplifying its workflows, and helping to lower operational complexity across its footprint.