Freight Forwarders Leverage Airline Networks for Faster Cross-Border Shipping

In a move to capitalize on the growing demand for faster cross-border e-commerce deliveries, IAG Cargo has launched a new platform called 'deliver-e' that leverages airline networks to provide three-to-six-day transit times across over 250 destinations worldwide. According to Freight Waves, the new platform 'deliver-e' allows freight forwarders to offer their customers faster international parcel delivery by tapping into IAG Cargo's extensive airline network. This provides shippers with a more transparent and reliable alternative to traditional freight forwarding for e-commerce orders. 'Deliver-e' is designed to address the challenges faced by e-commerce merchants and consumers around long transit times and lack of visibility for international shipments. By utilizing airline capacity, the platform can deliver parcels faster than ocean freight while maintaining competitive pricing compared to express carriers. 'The launch of deliver-e demonstrates how airlines can be leveraged to provide a compelling solution for the e-commerce market,' said John Cheetham, Chief Commercial Officer at IAG Cargo. 'Our global network, combined with our operational expertise, enables us to offer freight forwarders a fast, reliable and transparent cross-border delivery service.' This move by IAG Cargo aligns with broader industry trends of freight forwarders and logistics providers seeking to integrate air cargo capacity to meet the demands of the booming e-commerce sector. As online shopping continues to grow globally, the ability to offer expedited international shipping will be a key competitive advantage for freight forwarding companies.