About
WebCargo is an end-to-end digital freight platform that modernizes how freight forwarders and carriers manage cargo pricing, booking, and sales. Serving more than 10,000 forwarder offices globally, it delivers real-time air and ocean cargo rates, instant eBooking connectivity, and advanced rate management—all in one unified system. For forwarders, WebCargo offers a suite of modules including air cargo booking with direct carrier connectivity across 70+ airlines, a Rate & Quote solution that consolidates static and live rates across 300+ air carriers, ocean freight rate management with direct carrier booking, and multimodal quoting with instant landed cost calculations. Additional tools include a procurement optimization module, a market intelligence terminal with real-time pricing data, a shipper self-service sales portal, and an integrated payment solution. For carriers—airlines and ocean liners—WebCargo provides digital pricing distribution to 1,800+ forwarders, a revenue management system with dynamic pricing capabilities, interlining payments, and advertising solutions. The platform is designed to reduce manual workload dramatically, saving logistics teams an hour or more per day per team member. It integrates with TMS systems, supports API development, and provides freight market indexes and CO2 calculators. WebCargo is best suited for multinational and independent freight forwarders, non-IATA forwarders, airlines, and ocean carriers seeking to digitize and streamline their cargo sales operations.
Key Features
- Real-Time Air & Ocean eBooking: Direct carrier connectivity across 70+ airlines and major ocean carriers enables instant cargo booking with live rates, eliminating manual back-and-forth.
- Unified Rate & Quote Management: Manage and combine static and live rates across 300+ air carriers, ocean lines, and multimodal routes in a single source-of-truth platform.
- Market Intelligence Terminal: Access real-time freight pricing market data and indexes to benchmark rates, spot trends, and make data-driven procurement decisions.
- Forwarder & Shipper Sales Portal: Self-service pricing, booking, and management portal allows shippers and forwarders to get instant quotes and book cargo without manual intervention.
- Carrier Digital Distribution: Airlines and ocean carriers can instantly distribute contract and promo rates to 1,800+ forwarders, enabling dynamic pricing and revenue management.
Use Cases
- A freight forwarder uses WebCargo to instantly access live air cargo rates from 70+ airlines and complete eBookings in seconds instead of hours.
- A logistics manager consolidates all air, ocean, and multimodal rate management into a single platform to eliminate spreadsheet-based quoting.
- An airline leverages WebCargo's Sales Portal to distribute dynamic pricing to 1,800+ forwarders and manage revenue optimization digitally.
- A multinational freight company uses the Terminal module to monitor real-time market pricing intelligence and benchmark their contract rates.
- A shipper's team accesses a self-service portal powered by WebCargo to get instant freight quotes and book shipments without contacting agents manually.
Pros
- Massive Carrier Network: Direct connectivity to 70+ airlines and major ocean carriers gives forwarders broad coverage and competitive live rates in one platform.
- Significant Time Savings: Automating rate lookups, quoting, and booking saves logistics teams an hour or more per day per team member, boosting operational efficiency.
- All-in-One Freight Solution: Covers air, ocean, and multimodal freight from rate management to booking and payments, reducing the need for multiple disconnected tools.
- Free Account to Get Started: Forwarders can create a free account and begin accessing rates and booking capabilities without upfront commitment.
Cons
- Niche Industry Focus: WebCargo is purpose-built for freight forwarders and carriers, making it irrelevant for businesses outside the logistics and cargo industry.
- Pricing Complexity: Advanced modules and enterprise-level features may involve tiered or custom pricing that isn't fully transparent on the website.
- Learning Curve for Full Suite: The breadth of modules—air, ocean, multimodal, procurement, terminal—can be overwhelming for smaller teams adopting the full platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WebCargo and who is it for?
WebCargo is a digital freight platform by Freightos designed for freight forwarders and cargo carriers. It helps forwarders price, quote, book, and sell air and ocean cargo in real time, and helps airlines/ocean carriers digitize their rate distribution and sales.
How many airlines does WebCargo connect to?
WebCargo offers direct carrier connectivity across more than 70 airlines for live air cargo rates and instant eBooking, with rate management covering 300+ air carriers in total.
Does WebCargo support ocean freight?
Yes. WebCargo's Rate & Quote Ocean module provides access to real-time ocean rates, instant quoting, and direct ocean carrier booking within the same platform used for air cargo.
Is there a free plan available?
Yes, WebCargo offers a free account option that allows forwarders to get started with rate access and booking capabilities. More advanced modules may require a paid subscription.
Does WebCargo integrate with TMS systems?
Yes, WebCargo supports TMS integrations and also offers an API for developers to build custom connectivity into their existing freight management workflows.
