Pelicargo has expanded its airline integrations once again, this time with Emirates SkyCargo, bringing the carrier’s products and services onto the platform. The integration marks the first API connectivity with a Middle East airline, as digital adoption accelerates among U.S.-based forwarders. With real-time access to Emirates SkyCargo’s capacity, forwarders can secure bookings more efficiently and manage shipments with greater control, on demand.

A shift toward digitization is reshaping how air freight is priced and executed, as forwarders move beyond traditional airport-to-airport workflows. Pelicargo is built around this shift—combining airline capacity with origin-based pricing workflows to help forwarders quote faster and execute with greater certainty.

Sean Angata, Co-Founder, Pelicargo, said: “For us, it’s a natural fit — Emirates SkyCargo has built a reputation for excellence and forward-thinking innovation that aligns perfectly with our mission. We share a common vision: putting customers at the center and delivering locally relevant, digitally connected solutions that make air cargo faster and more accessible. We’re proud to partner with such an iconic and innovative carrier to help customers across the U.S. and beyond connect instantly with Emirates SkyCargo’s world-class network.”

Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo, said: “The digital solutions that we have deployed globally have made a huge impact on the way we operate – from faster exchanges of critical information to more streamlined bookings. Onboarding to Pelicargo’s intuitive platform is the next step in our strategy, enabling us to better connect with both new and existing customers in the United States. As we enter our next phase of growth, digitalisation will continue to underpin our operations to provide flexible, efficient solutions to our global customers.”

The integration of Emirates SkyCargo further expands Pelicargo’s global coverage, strengthening access across key Middle East, transatlantic, and international trade lanes. Forwarders can now access Emirates SkyCargo’s portfolio of specialized products—including solutions for perishables, pharmaceuticals, and time-critical shipments—directly through the platform, with enhanced visibility on schedules, rates, and available capacity. This gives forwarders greater optionality when quoting and securing capacity, while supporting faster, more informed decision-making.

Through Pelicargo, forwarders can price shipments from any U.S. origin ZIP code to global destinations, combining first-mile trucking with air freight execution via a network of more than 2,000 domestic partners. By aligning pricing with how forwarders actually operate—origin to destination rather than airport pairs—the platform reflects a broader shift toward more dynamic, data-driven procurement. The continued expansion of airline integrations comes as Pelicargo surpasses 500 registered freight forwarders, underscoring the growing adoption of digital air freight workflows.