Online platform revolutionises airfreight rates management

The recent launch by
neutral consolidator
CFR Freight of a
third party airfreight
rates management system
is gaining traction in
an information-hungry
industry.
“We spent a large part
of last year developing,
integrating and
launching the
WebCargoNet
system which
helps the
customer
capture all of
their promo,
contract
and market
tariffs for
all of their
carriers
around the
country
into an online platform,”
says CFR airfreight general
manager, Stephen Bishop.
“By using the system,
the forwarder is
able to quote, find
the closest airport
for the shipment,
have a centralised
track and trace
portal, and
view
all the
airline
schedules
around
the
world
for
PAX
and
CAO
needs.
And
the
portal can be used on a
mobile device or laptop.”
WebCargoNet is currently
working on integrating it
into several
operational
systems
to create
seamless
pricing and
invoicing.
CFR has
worked in
concert
with the
WebCargoNet
team to tailor
the system
for the local
market, says
Bishop, “and
we have
secured the local agency to
sell the platform – which
we believe can provide a
competitive edge – in South
Africa.
“We know the industry is
not just about price – and
often the first
person able
to quote puts
themselves
in the best
position to
secure the
freight, as long
as their client
knows they
are getting a
market-related
tariff. Speed
to react is
paramount –
and that’s what
this system
offers.”
A demo video can be
accessed on the CFR Freight
website.
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The forwarder is able
to quote, find the
closest airport, have
a centralised track
and trace portal, and
view all the airline
schedules.
– Stephen Bishop