AI-Native OS for Multimodal Logistics
Logistics platform cargo.one has acquired ocean freight specialist Cargofive and launched what it claims is the first AI-native operating system for multimodal logistics. The new system unifies rate databases and automates operations across air and ocean, aiming to optimize four million global trade lanes.
The acquisition of Cargofive on February 25, 2026, is a strategic move to address the fragmented nature of logistics data. Most AI projects in the sector fail to deliver ROI due to a lack of robust, structured data, a problem cargo.one aims to solve by unifying air and ocean freight information. The deal adds coverage for four million ocean trade lanes and connections to the top 10 ocean carriers. This vertical integration is backed by approximately $20 million in fresh funding from investors including Bessemer Venture Partners. This follows earlier funding rounds totaling over $60 million from backers like Index Ventures and Lufthansa Cargo. The capital is earmarked for advancing AI development to manage the newly combined, massive dataset. The new OS is designed for "agentic workflows," allowing human teams and AI agents to work from the same unified data infrastructure. It utilizes technologies like retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to enhance the accuracy of AI-driven processes such as rate management, quoting, and booking. This allows logistics companies to use pre-built AI agents or develop their own custom solutions. Founded in 2017 by Moritz Claussen, Oliver Neumann, and Mike Rötgers, Berlin-based cargo.one has become a significant player in digital air freight, serving 30,000 users in 172 countries. The acquisition of Lisbon-based Cargofive, founded in 2018, was a key step to expand into ocean freight, where 95% of forwarders still rely on manual processes.
