More global forwarding companies are now able to plan, book, confirm and manage shipments in Cathay Cargo’s Click & Ship booking platform in real time thanks to an application programming interface (API) link via the CargoWise logistics platform. 

DHL Global Forwarding and DSV now have visibility and access to the carrier’s schedules, capacity and booking within CargoWise, which works with 24 of the 25 largest global freight forwarders. 

The data integration with CargoWise, and its direct links with other forwarders, is part of Cathay Cargo’s promise to improve customer-centricity and exemplifies its continuing digital strategy. 

The API connection was designed by Global Logistics System (HK) Company Limited (GLS), which also designed Cathay Cargo’s Click & Ship booking platform and other projects. 

The carrier said it will continue to work with forwarding partners to offer its inventory and booking via their own systems as part of its digitalisation journey. Forwarders interested in accessing the API connection will soon be able to do so via GLS’s API sandbox, which will be released in the first quarter of 2024.