IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, and cargo.one today announced a global partnership to bring the carrier’s cargo services to the real-time digital booking platform. cargo.one says the partnership is one of its largest to date.

Through its five sister airlines, including national carriers British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus, IAG Cargo benefits from an extensive network which spans over 60 countries with over 500 aircraft flying thousands of flights per week.

As its next step in multi-channel distribution, IAG Cargo says it chose cargo.one based on its industry prominence and stand-out ability to ensure seamless digital booking experiences.

David Shepherd, managing director at IAG Cargo, comments: “We are delighted to be partnering with cargo.one – an exciting partnership strengthening the digital development of IAG Cargo. This partnership is the latest step in our journey to transform the way we do business, making it easier than ever for our customers to book their freight online with IAG Cargo.”

“As a partner, IAG Cargo is a powerhouse and is well known for continuous innovation. Both companies share a proven instinct for building digital options that elevate customers and improve outcomes. IAG Cargo offers us exciting opportunities to co-innovate and hit new heights for digital efficiencies and service delivery,” says Moritz Claussen, founder & Co-CEO of cargo.one. “With our combined expertise, freight forwarders booking with us can look forward to an outstanding end-to-end experience.”