Kuehne+Nagel enters partnership with cargo.one to digitally connect with dozens of airlines globally
- Kuehne+Nagel partners with cargo.one for its advanced API technology, expanding its CB Air in-house air freight booking platform
- The world’s largest freight forwarder collaborates with digital enabler cargo.one in a multiphased initiative to enrich its airline connectivity and procurement capabilities globally
- The world’s leading freight forwarders turn to cargo.one to leverage its market-leading portfolio of over 65 airlines, its innovative technology and renowned expert support
Schindellegi | Berlin, May 1, 2025 – Kuehne+Nagel, the world’s largest freight forwarder, has entered a global partnership with cargo.one, the leading digital air freight platform, to enhance its air freight procurement and sales capabilities. By integrating cargo.one’s Offer & Book API Suite, Kuehne+Nagel gains seamless e-booking access to dozens more airlines and general sales agents across the globe.
With cargo.one’s API Suite, Kuehne+Nagel significantly expands its digital connectivity, enhancing its proprietary air freight booking platform, CB Air, while leveraging cargo.one’s rapidly growing airline network and real-time connectivity. This partnership complements Kuehne+Nagel’s direct airline integrations, strengthening its digital procurement and booking capabilities.
Kuehne+Nagel will benefit from cargo.one’s continuous data quality assurance, expanding airline partnerships, and expert support. By harnessing advanced digital access to dozens of airlines, the company aims to deliver faster, more accurate quotes and a frictionless booking experience—driving better customer service, operational efficiency, and more competitive pricing while setting new standards in digital air freight.
Holger Ketz, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Network and Carrier Management, at Kuehne+Nagel, commented, “Kuehne+Nagel is committed to leveraging innovative technology to enhance air freight experiences, with a goal of processing 85% of all air waybills digitally. Partnering with cargo.one is a key step in strengthening airline connectivity within our CB Air platform and maintaining our commitment to digital excellence. These advancements not only enrich service delivery and improve operational efficiency for our customers but also reinforce Kuehne+Nagel’s competitive edge in global markets.”
Moritz Claussen, Founder and Co-CEO of cargo.one, added, “We are delighted that Kuehne+Nagel views cargo.one as a strategically valuable component of its digitalization strategy. Our suite of technology and expertise equips Kuehne+Nagel with the agility and efficiency needed to grow its competitive edge. We are proud to add additional value to Kuehne+Nagel’s already world-class customer experiences.”
By complementing its existing host-to-host API connections, Kuehne+Nagel’s collaborative partnership with cargo.one exemplifies a shared commitment to raising industry standards in procurement and sales with superior connectivity. In addition to a choice from over 50 direct carrier connections, cargo.one delivers Kuehne+Nagel a broad best-of-breed package to enhance its strategic infrastructure – boosting industry connectivity, simplifying its workflows, and helping to lower operational complexity across its footprint.
About Kuehne+Nagel
With over 80,000 employees at almost 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics providers. Headquartered in Switzerland, Kuehne+Nagel is listed in the Swiss blue-chip stock market index, the SMI. The Group is the global number one in air and sea logistics and has strong market positions in road and contract logistics.
Kuehne+Nagel is the logistics partner of choice for 400,000 customers worldwide. Using its global network, logistics expertise and data-based insights, the Group provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for global companies and industries.
Media contact
Stephanie Gillespie
Air Logistics Communications, Kuehne+Nagel
Stephanie.gillespie@kuehne-nagel.com
+41 (0) 79 577 9444
cargo.one (Cargo One GmbH) is the leading platform for booking and managing air freight capacity, transforming how airlines and freight forwarders operate and deliver value to their customers.
For airlines, cargo.one provides the most cost-effective and efficient digital distribution channel, driving bookings and elevating customer experiences, while significantly reducing distribution costs. For freight forwarders, cargo.one is a comprehensive solution that empowers them to seamlessly manage buy rates, derive dynamic sell rates, and quote customers (shippers) near instantly. Forwarders also gain 24/7 access to live and static rates from over 65 airlines globally, enabling accurate comparisons, bookings, and shipment tracking
cargo.one pro equips forwarders with tools to optimize every step of their shipment workflows, while cargo.one for enterprise offers advanced API technology, delivering real-time rates, schedules, availability, and prices through a unified platform. Trusted by over 25,000 freight forwarders and available in 134 countries, cargo.one has become the backbone of efficient air freight booking and quoting.
Backed by leading investors such as Bessemer Venture Partners, Index Ventures, Creandum, and Lufthansa Cargo, cargo.one continues to set new standards in digitalizing the air cargo industry.
Media contact
Richard Stevenson
richard.stevenson@cargo.one
