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YTO Cargo Airlines Partners with Freightos

In an ambitious move to redefine air freight efficiency, YTO Cargo Airlines, one of China’s top five cargo carriers, has officially partnered with Freightos, a leading global freight booking and payment platform. This collaboration, announced on September 18, 2025, brings YTO’s full freight capacity onto the WebCargo by Freightos platform, a first for any all-cargo airline from China.

As the demand for air freight continues to escalate, especially in high-traffic routes to South Asia, this partnership aims to provide seamless access for freight forwarders to real-time pricing, instant booking capabilities, and integrated payment options.

Key Features of the Partnership

By integrating YTO's services into Freightos’ platform, the partnership facilitates a range of advance digital features:

• - Real-Time Pricing: Freight forwarders can quickly obtain updated pricing, ensuring they can make informed decisions without delay.
• - Instant Booking: The booking process, which traditionally could take up to 48 hours, can now be completed in just a few minutes.
• - Interline Connections: The partnership also integrates interline connections, enhancing network coverage and options for freight forwarders.
• - Integrated Payments: This feature simplifies transactions, thus enhancing overall user experience in booking air freight.

The initial focus areas include essential routes between China, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, with plans to expand towards the Persian Gulf and Europe in the foreseeable future.

A Milestone for YTO Cargo Airlines

This strategic partnership coincides with YTO Cargo Airlines’ 10th anniversary, reflecting its steadfast commitment to digital transformation in the logistics sector. As noted by Hong Xiang Li, the President of YTO Cargo Airlines, this signifies a leap towards enhancing their service capabilities while diversifying distribution channels.

“By joining forces with Freightos, we are poised to accelerate our international market expansion, reinforcing YTO’s evolution into a world-class logistics and supply chain service provider,” stated Li.

This partnership not only streamlines the logistics process but also aims to make international trade more efficient. Joyce Tai, Freightos' Executive Vice President of Worldwide Partnerships, emphasized the importance of quick access to shipping options, stating, "When forwarders require freight capacity, they need it without delay. This collaboration eliminates obstacles, facilitating smoother global trade."

Future Implications

The integration of YTO Cargo Airlines' operations into the Freightos platform highlights a significant development in the logistics landscape. Businesses engaging in air freight can now capitalize on faster and more reliable transportation options for their goods. The expansion of YTO's service offerings on the WebCargo platform indicates a broader trend towards digitalizing the logistics sector, potentially paving the way for heightened operational efficiencies across the industry.

By leveraging advanced technologies, the partnership between YTO Cargo Airlines and Freightos symbolizes a new era for air freight logistics in Asia, where dynamic demands necessitate innovative logistics solutions.

Freight forwarders looking to take advantage of YTO Cargo Airlines' services can register for free access on the WebCargo platform, setting the stage for a new chapter in air freight operations.

For more information visit Freightos.