SkyTeam Cargo has launched an upgraded version of its online Track and Trace tool to enable customers to track their shipments at every step of the way across the alliance's network of 850 destinations. Customers desiring to check the status of their freight with any of SkyTeam Cargo's 12 members can use Track and Trace by entering their airway bill number (AWB) on the skyteamcargo.com homepage. The Track and Trace tool has been enhanced thanks to SkyLink, SkyTeam's centralised IT system … [Read more...] about SkyTeam Cargo upgrades alliance-wide track and trace
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New collaboration to promote e-freight in Shanghai
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Shanghai Customs, Shanghai Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Shanghai Airport Authority, China Eastern Airlines, and Shanghai E-port have signed a Letter of Initiative (LOI) to jointly promote e-Freight in Shanghai. Under the terms of the LOI, the six organisations will cooperate to: Improve efficiency and reduce costs in existing processes by phasing out the need for a security check stamp on paper air waybills … [Read more...] about New collaboration to promote e-freight in Shanghai
Shanghai is now open to e-AWB
Pudong Airport (PVG), Shanghai Customs, have implemented Customs e-Release for both export and import for general cargo (not including express cargo). As a consequence, a stamp on the paper AWB for Customs clearance is no longer required, hence removing the requirement of paper Master AWB. PVG Customs confirmed that all e-AWB capable airlines are now able to do e-AWB for both import and export. How to do e-AWB at Shanghai (PVG)? Airlines are advised to work with their respective freight … [Read more...] about Shanghai is now open to e-AWB
UK forwarders object to airline surcharge
The trade association for UK freight forwarders and logistics service providers is encouraging its members to object to a Paper Air Waybill (AWB) Surcharge that airlines are planning for export AWBs that are not filed electronically. The British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) director general, Robert Keen, commented: “BIFA supports e-Commerce and e-Air Waybill implementation in the air cargo supply chain. “However, we believe that implementation should … [Read more...] about UK forwarders object to airline surcharge
IATA success in standardising cargo liability
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the standardisation of cargo liability limits. With effect from 1 July 2010, the Air Waybill (AWB) Conditions of Contract (IATA Resolution 600b) have been changed to harmonise the application of the Montreal Convention liability limit for all air cargo across all routes. IATA says the simplified approach improves efficiency for shippers and forwarders and is consistent with industry efforts to improve competitiveness by simplifying … [Read more...] about IATA success in standardising cargo liability
