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Piloting wholesales to a new level
Photo: Cargopilot
Amsterdam-based Wholesale By Vels (WBV) has launched Cargopilot, a trade-only wholesale airfreight booking platform.
It differs from existing online booking portals in two respects: firstly, it targets non-Iata freight agents, using WBV’s own Iata licence and Cass membership. This means Cargopilot users have direct access to attractive airline rates which are not normally available to them, while carriers are relieved of any financial risk as WBV settles all billing on behalf of the booker.
Secondly, Cargopilot produces live, dynamically priced quotes on a choice of carriers, just as if the agent were Iata-registered and booking direct. The rates are for the next available flights - not deferred, block space agreements - so that agents can move their customers’ shipments more quickly, while also taking full advantage of the (often) lower rates offered for short-notice bookings. (cj)