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e-AWB. 100% e-AWB by 2014 e-AWB mandatory for e-freight in 2013 100% e-freight by 2015. Air cargo’s modernization challenge. Electronic messages exist since the 80’s, but the air cargo industry still relies on paper & human intervention
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100% e-AWB by 2014 e-AWB mandatory for e-freight in 2013 100% e-freight by 2015
Air cargo’s modernization challenge Electronic messages exist since the 80’s, but the air cargo industry still relies on paper & human intervention Airfreight shipment generates up to 30 different paper documents! Behaviors have not changed yet: bookings, track & trace still predominantly based-on human intervention
The e-freight take off will start with e-AWB e-freight Benefits & Shipments e-Security Declaration e-AWB Now: ~30 paper documents / shipment Number of Documents & Complexity
Objectives of e-AWB project Replace the paper Air Waybills by the electronic version. No more paper AWB tendered to airlines! Provide a win-win-winscenario for airlines, freight forwarders and ground handlers by lowering costs, increasing data accuracy and improving customer experience
What is e-AWB? • The Air Waybill (AWB) is a critical air cargo document that constitutes the contract of carriage between the “shipper” (forwarder) and the “carrier” (airline) • The new Electronic Air Waybill recommended practice (e-AWB RP1670) removes the requirement for a paper Air Waybill, significantly simplifying the air freight supply chain process • With the e-AWB, there is no longer a need to print, handle or archive the paper AWB
What is e-AWB? Front (600a) Back (600b) Paper Air Waybill + + Signed EDI model agreement e-AWB Electronic messages
e-AWB Benefits • Reduced processing cost due to the removal of paper AWB and the elimination of the requirements to file paper AWB • Greater accuracyof air waybill data • Reduced cargo handling delaysdue to missing or illegible paper AWB • Real-time accessto AWB information for all staff from all stations
Key milestones for the Industry • 2010: standard approved (RP1670) by the Industry and piloted by 9 airlines in 8 countries • 2011: 6% e-AWB • 2012: 30% e-AWB • 2013: 70% e-AWB • 2014: 100% e-AWB
The delivery approach to reach 100% • Enhancing the product • Providing tools • Engaging the Industry • Mobilizing the stakeholders to act • Tracking progress • Solving issues • Promoting success!
Objectives: No more paper AWB tendered to airlines! Provide a win-win-win scenario for airlines, freight forwarders and ground handlers by lowering costs, increasing data accuracy and improving customer experience Replace the paper AWB by the e-AWB Achievements to date: 2009: standard developed by IATA 2010: standard approved by the Industry 2010: 9 e-AWB capable airlines in 8 countries e-AWB Project in a nutshell Targets / mandate: • By 2010, e-AWB piloted in 8 countries – achieved! • By 2011, 6% e-AWB • By 2012, 30% e-AWB • By 2013, 70% e-AWB • By 2014, 100% e-AWB Links: • e-AWB Basics • e-AWB Specifications • IATA Recommended Practice 1670
For more information, go to the IATA website www.iata.org/e-awb