1. e-AWB

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. For more information, go to the IATA website