Unlocking a massive opportunity for airlines to move e-commerce shipments at the speed of flight
Innovative Business at the Intersection of Airlines, E-commerce and Logistics
Proven technology powering 25+ global airlines
SmartKargo - Digital Air Cargo
&
eCommerce
Logistics Solutions

436 M
small packages were
shipped every day
last year

15,000 flights in the air with 50-60% of free cargo space right now
Airlines possess
a wealth of data.
So why are they not fully leveraging it?
The challenges are multifaceted:
- Complex operational intricacies
- Fragmented and disparate solutions
- High resource requirements
- Resistance to change
- Conflicts across customer
And we know Airlines,
E-commerce, & Logistics Tech.
So we addressed every challenge.
We’ve tackled these challenges head-on:
- Unified platform from first-last mile
- Seamless system integration
- Flexible pay-per-use model
- Universal compatibility
- Fresh revenue streams
SmartKargo integrates best-in-class solutions for every stage of cargo movement.
Optimize your cargo operations and discover new opportunities in small packages.
We solve for every
cargo & small parcel opportunity
Growing air cargo volumes together
We are already empowering leading global airlines to move cargo e-Commerce around the world, better.
Who we are
We have a proven track record in optimizing cargo movement for airlines.
Focused on innovation and excellence.
We streamline and build your cargo operations, proven with successful implementations with a range of carriers, including Azul, Cebu Pacific, IndiGo Cargo, and WestJet
SmartKargo was founded at MIT in 2006, as a class project that became a finalist in the school’s $100K Entrepreneurship Competition
Saw a need at Kingfisher Airlines and helped to launch a brand Kingfisher Express
Deployed SmartKargo eCommerce solution for Azul Airlines in Brazil to launch Azul Express
Engaged with large global airlines to replicate the success with Azul and engage in more areas
Blogs
Thoughts Leadership & Industry Trends
Air Cargo Fuel Costs 2026: What Airlines Need to Know About Peak Season Pricing?
by Ed Burek , Vice President Marketing & Partnerships
May 30, 2026 • 7 min readAir cargo fuel costs in 2026 have rewritten the rules faster than most airlines anticipated. Air cargo rates hit $3.17/kg, the highest point of the...
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Impact of Cross-Border E-commerce on Air Cargo in 2026
by Olivier Houri , Executive Vice President
May 21, 2026 • 4 min readIn 2026, cross-border e-commerce air cargo is no longer just about moving parcels from one country to another. It now plays a direct role in...
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How Rising SAF Costs Are Reshaping Air Cargo Pricing Strategies in 2026
by Ed Burek , Vice President Marketing & Partnerships
May 15, 2026 • 6 min readSustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is expected to reach 2.4 million tonnes in 2026, up from 1.9 million tonnes in 2025, yet it will still...
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