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The Berlin-based logistics technology service provider cargo.one has announced the acquisition of the Portuguese platform Cargofive, which specializes in providing freight rates for sea transport. This acquisition will create a comprehensive multimodal infrastructure that integrates air and sea freight information into a single system. This enables more efficient management of freight rates and the implementation of automated workflows.
The acquisition of Cargofive, which was completed on February 25, 2026, significantly expands cargo.one’s data base. Cargofive provides access to the ten largest shipping companies and enables the processing of sea freight rates across four million trade routes. This integration is intended to allow freight service providers to automate their workflows for air and sea freight from a central platform, rather than using multiple separate tools.
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cargo.one has also secured funding of $20 million from Bessemer Venture Partners and other technology investors. These funds are intended to advance the development of AI technologies in the logistics sector. According to Moritz Claussen, co-founder and co-CEO of cargo.one, many AI projects in logistics fail because they cannot access robust, structured data. The integration of Cargofive is expected to enhance the existing data infrastructure and improve the use of AI in the industry.
cargo.one’s new AI-native operating platform allows logistics companies to utilize both pre-built AI agents and develop customized solutions. This platform is designed for humans and AI to work side by side, using the same data. This ensures that teams maintain control while automated processes handle repetitive tasks.
Sebastian Cazajus, co-founder and CEO of Cargofive, emphasizes that the industry is demanding integrated solutions for air and sea freight to avoid data silos. cargo.one has already set standards in the air freight sector, and together with Cargofive, a high-quality and scalable solution is to be created in the sea freight sector as well.
Bob Goodman, partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, advises logistics companies to consider not only individual features when selecting AI partners but also the underlying data infrastructure. cargo.one has established a comprehensive foundation for multimodal logistics that is aligned with the needs of the industry.
cargo.one’s new AI-native operating platform is already available and enables freight service providers and shipping companies to utilize automated workflows for managing freight rates, quote requests, bookings, and customer service.
