WISETECH Global has established a digital partnership with Finnair Cargo to enable freight forwarders to manage shipments within the CargoWise platform.
Finnair Cargo is one of the largest air cargo carriers in the Nordic and Baltic region. The new connection will enable eBookings across the 24 countries covered by Finnair Cargo.
WiseTech Global said the direct data connection with Finnair Cargo’s operational system SkyChain will give some of the world’s largest freight forwarders direct access to Finnair Cargo’s flight schedules, rates, capacity and inventory across Asia, Europe and the United States.
Jorre Cobelens, vice president of logistics data and connectivity at WiseTech Global, said air cargo operators operate in a constantly changing market where flight routes and allowable cargo may need to respond to sanctions, natural disasters, strikes, capacity constraints and fluctuating rates.
“Finnair Cargo’s enhanced direct eBooking interface provides freight forwarders with easy access to timely information to make informed decisions with transparency at every stage of the process,” Mr Cobelens said.
He said the system has improved the airline’s efficiency and flexibility, which is particularly important for sensitive cargo.
“Our vision is for CargoWise to be the operating system for global logistics, increasing, productivity, visibility and data security across the end-to-end ecosystem.
“CargoWise now enables direct data exchange with most API connectable airlines, including Finnair Cargo, which helps bring this to reality.”
Fredrik Wildtgrube, senior vice president of Finnair Cargo, said digitalisation radically improves the transparency and efficiency of air cargo shipping processes.
“The direct data exchange with CargoWise allows us to share live data during the whole lifecycle from booking through to the execution of the Air Waybill … without having to leave the CargoWise platform,” Mr Wildtgrube said.
“As bookings are confirmed more quickly, it also enables Finnair Cargo to better optimise our capacity and quickly respond to shipment and market changes.
“We are considering expanding the data shared to also include AWB and customs information which makes this partnership with WiseTech even more valuable.”
