Emirates SkyCargo has become the first airline in the region to partner with PayCargo, marking the official launch of the digital logistics payment platform in the UAE. The collaboration aims to modernise cargo payment processes, providing customers with a faster, more secure, and fully digital payment solution.
PayCargo’s platform allows freight forwarders, carriers, and vendors to connect and complete payments in real time. The UAE rollout comes as the logistics industry continues to rely on traditional systems that involve manual transactions and cash payments. By adopting PayCargo, Emirates SkyCargo now enables its UAE-based customers to make instant payments via credit card or direct debit. This results in same-day or next-business-day cargo release, significantly improving operational turnaround.
Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President at Emirates SkyCargo, stated:
The next era of logistics, and of Emirates SkyCargo, will be defined by smart technology and digital solutions. This partnership with PayCargo ensures we are at the forefront of that evolution, providing faster and more secure transactions for our customers, streamlining processes for our teams, and solving industry-wide challenges of accessing air freight capacity.
Eduardo Del Riego, President and CEO of PayCargo, added:
We’re thrilled to launch in the UAE with Emirates SkyCargo as our first regional partner. This solution will help streamline the cargo payment process and save customers valuable time. By eliminating manual payment systems, we can provide a more efficient and reliable solution.
The launch was supported by Seed Group, a company of the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum. Seed Group played a key role in introducing PayCargo to the UAE market and facilitating its expansion across the Middle East and North Africa.
The partnership aligns with the UAE’s national focus on digital transformation and trade facilitation. As the country continues to invest in advanced infrastructure and innovation, this move is expected to strengthen the logistics ecosystem, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a global logistics hub driven by technology and efficiency.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
