e-AWB

e-AWB mandatory for e-freight in 2013 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 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-win scenario 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

Signed EDI model agreement What is e-AWB? Front (600a) Back (600b) Paper Air Waybill + The Air Waybill (AWB) is a critical air cargo document that constitutes the contract of carriage between the “shipper” (forwarder) and the 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 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 + 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 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

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! e-AWB project team “Product” Stakeholder management with: airlines (CC, CSC, CBPP, EAWBAG), freight forwarders (FIATA, TIACA, GACAG), ground handlers, customs (WCO, CUSAG), solution providers, insurance companies Tools (handbook, scorecards, matchmaker, regional workshops, training, webinars) Support level 2 IATA Cargo Country Managers Mobilising the IATA cargo airlines Mobilising the local FFAs Lobbying governments for MC99 ratification Engagement of local /national authorities (laser-printed MAWB acceptance, e-AWB acceptance at airports) Support level 1

e-AWB Project in a nutshell 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 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