Transcript e-AWB
e-AWB
100% e-AWB by 2014
e-AWB mandatory for e-freight in 2013
100% e-freight by 2015
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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
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The e-freight take off will start with e-AWB
e-freight
Benefits &
Shipments
e-Security Declaration
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Now: ~30 paper documents / shipment
Number of Documents & Complexity
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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-win scenario for airlines,
freight forwarders and ground handlers by
lowering costs, increasing data accuracy and
improving customer experience
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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
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What is e-AWB?
Front (600a)
Back (600b)
Paper Air
Waybill
e-AWB
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Electronic messages
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Signed EDI model
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e-AWB Benefits
Reduced processing cost due to the removal of paper
AWB and the elimination of the requirements to file
paper AWB
Greater accuracy of air waybill data
Reduced cargo handling delays due to missing or
illegible paper AWB
Real-time access to AWB information for all staff from all
stations
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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
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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!
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e-AWB Project in a nutshell
Objectives:
Achievements to date:
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
Targets / mandate:
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2009: standard developed by IATA
2010: standard approved by the Industry
2010: 9 e-AWB capable airlines in 8
countries
Links:
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
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e-AWB Basics
e-AWB Specifications
IATA Recommended Practice 1670
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For more information, go to the IATA website
www.iata.org/e-awb
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