In a nod to the rising influence of small- and medium-sized freight forwarders, carrier Etihad Cargo and IT provider Worldwide Information Network (WIN) have teamed up to offer members of the World Cargo Alliance (WCA) special rates for booking shipments via the WIN e-platform.
Under the new service, the 5,830 independent forwarders of the WCA and the 3,000 members of Etihad Cargo’s CargoConnect loyalty program will be able to receive “special rates for selected origins and destinations” within Etihad’s network when they use the WIN portal. WIN provides booking and electronic air waybill (e-AWB) capabilities, plus instant pricing for all of Etihad’s destinations, in one platform.
Membership in CargoConnect – modeled on Etihad’s frequent flyer program – is free, provides exclusive pricing to WCA members and allows users to earn Etihad Guest Miles for cargo shipped on Etihad Airways.
Etihad Cargo vice president David Kerr said the partnership can benefit member organizations of all sizes, but can be an especially helpful service for SME forwarders. For more information on program benefits, visit the WIN Web Connect site.