WebCargo by Freightos has partnered with Qatar Airways Cargo as the first airline to offer WebCargo Pay in India, complementing WebCargo’s existing air freight booking solution. This breakthrough simplifies and simplifies how freight forwarders book and pay for air freight shipments.
With WebCargo Pay, traditional barriers such as bank guarantees are removed, making the air freight pricing, booking and payment process integrated and efficient. Regardless of existing adoption, through WebCargo’s booking and payment solutions, freight forwarders have access to Qatar Airways Cargo’s capabilities and competitive rates, helping businesses of all sizes thrive in a fast-growing market. WebCargo, the world’s largest air freight booking platform, is used by more than 10,000 global freight forwarders for instant pricing and booking across approximately 55 airlines as of September 2024.
The new functionality of WebCargo Pay gives freight forwarders based in India access to key features like:
● Simplified Payments: Users can top up their WebCargo wallet with local currency which was created in partnership with leading payment platform provider Juspay Technologies Pvt Limited.
● No bank guarantee required: Eliminates the need for traditional guarantees or guarantees, providing more financial flexibility.
● No waiting time: Real-time payment integration speeds up price confirmation and bookings, reducing delays caused by manual approvals.
Leveling the playing field: Small and medium-sized freight forwarders have immediate access to Qatar Airways’ air cargo capacity, giving them a competitive advantage during peak freight periods. “Being the first international cargo carrier to offer WebCargo Pay in India represents an important step in giving freight forwarders the tools they need to compete and grow in a competitive market,” said Mark Drrosch, Chief Cargo Officer at Qatar Airways Cargo.
He added: “This partnership simplifies payment and booking processes, ensuring that freight forwarders have immediate access to Qatar Airways’ global cargo network without the traditional hurdles of bank guarantees. As the world’s leading air freight company, we are proud to play a key role in the transformation Digital in India, one of the fastest growing air freight markets.
“WebCargo Pay is a game-changer for Indian freight forwarders and exporters,” said Joyce Tai, Executive Vice President, Global Partnerships, Freightos. “By addressing challenges such as slow payment processes and bank guarantee requirements, we are giving small forwarders the ability to secure capacity and manage cash flow more effectively in a rapidly evolving market. Together with Qatar Airways Cargo, we are redefining how air freight is booked and paid for.” In India.
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