JERUSALEM, Sept. 26,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norse Atlantic Airways and
WebCargo by Freightos (NASDAQ: CRGO), the leading air cargo booking
platform, today announced a significant partnership to offer the
European based carrier's capacities from the biggest European Union
cities for instant eBooking and payment on WebCargo.
Norse Atlantic, will soon open up real-time booking for
WebCargo's thousands of forwarders on its flights to and from
Europe to seven destinations in
the US , Los Angeles International for technology, perishables, and
other shipments. Of note for those forwarders booking to
Latin America, Norse Atlantic
operates out of Miami International,the gateway to
South America.
"We're excited to play a supporting role in Norse Atlantic's
growth as their primary air cargo digital sales platform.
It's a win-win for all–the thousands of forwarders currently on
WebCargo, who will benefit from the increased cargo capacity, and
the speed and flexibility of WebCargo's unparalleled platform has
the power to boost Norse's cargo sales and brand growth," said
Manel Galindo, CEO of WebCargo.
Later this year, Norse plans to open capacity from London to Barbados and Jamaica, and from Oslo to Thailand, further expanding WebCargo's
footprint in Asia and the
Caribbean.
"Cargo will play an important role in the future of Norse.
Partnering with WebCargo is a testament to our commitment to
innovation and to delivering exceptional services to our
customers," said Jennifer Bendelow,
Head of Cargo at Norse Atlantic Airways. "Our Viking spirit
of ingenuity, coupled with WebCargo's platform, will extend our
reach to key freight markets."
Norse Atlantic exclusively operates Boeing 787 Dreamliners
featuring a range of innovative technologies that make them
greener, including 25% lower CO2 emissions and 50%
quieter than the previous generation of aircraft still in operation
with many major airlines globally.
Freight forwarders looking to book capacity on Norse Atlantic
Airways,
visit https://www.webcargo.co/book-air-cargo-with-norse-atlantic-airways/
About Norse Atlantic Airways
Norse Atlantic Airways is an airline that offers affordable
fares on long-haul flights, primarily between Europe and the
United States. The company was founded by CEO and major
shareholder Bjørn Tore Larsen in
March 2021. Norse has a fleet of 15
modern, fuel-efficient and more environmentally friendly Boeing 787
Dreamliners that serve destinations including New York, Los
Angeles, Orlando,
Washington, San Francisco, Boston, Oslo,
London, Berlin, Rome
and Paris. Norse Atlantic's brand is inspired by the Oseberg
longship in Oslo, a symbol of the
long-lasting ingenuity of Viking explorers.
About WebCargo by Freightos
WebCargo is the leading platform for live air cargo rate
distribution and bookings between hundreds of airlines and
3,500+ forwarders across over 10,000 forwarding offices. Partners
include over 30 airlines, including China Southern, American
Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Etihad Cargo, Air France KLM, IAG Cargo, SAS,
Qatar Airways Cargo, El Al, and Emirates SkyCargo. Forwarders not
yet using WebCargo can register for a free account at
www.webcargo.co and access instant electronic bookings with dozens
of carriers.
About Freightos
Freightos® (Nasdaq: CRGO) is the leading, vendor-neutral booking
and payment platform that connects carriers, freight forwarders,
and importers/exporters to make international shipping faster, more
cost-effective and more reliable. Freightos operates
freightos.com, a global freight marketplace for importers and
exporters, Clearit, a digital customs brokerage, and Freightos
Terminal, a one-stop global freight market intelligence solution
that offers data on real-time pricing, transit times, the Freightos
Air Index (FAX) and Freightos Baltic Index (FBX), and a news feed.
Visit us at www.freightos.com.
MEDIA CONTACT
Freightos
Tali Aronsky, PR Lead
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