Switching to Cargo-XML messaging standard to streamline methods, cuts costs but is it a revolutionary initiative for air cargo industry?

It is an adaptable time for the air cargo industry to adopt a new and well develop and modern electronic messaging standard. But many freight forwarder and traders have answered with indolence and demonstrated as a waste of time. The clock of modern technology is ticking for the air freight industry.

It is a precious time for the industry to enter into the modern electronic messaging standard.  The air cargo industry is leaving the old cargo-IMP protocol and shifting towards more powerful and modern  system of cargo-XML standard.

This standard has already been standing for major air cargo documents, including airway bill, flight manifest and a house airway bill.

The Cargo XML message, standard was established by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for the purpose of e-freight. IATA ambition was to set a paper free cargo supply chain by developing this Cargo XML messaging standard.  The task force of Cargo XML of IATA includes airlines, freight forwarders, ground handlers, and software providers.

A cargo XML messaging standard is a way of development for many purposes. It’s based on the XML standard and is therefore interoperable with other means of transport such as marine, road, and rail. Inclusive practice of an XML-based standard will modernize air cargo techniques and protocols. This up-to-date and developed system will support in saving time and money of everybody.

So What’s Holding Everyone Back?

With the innovation of the modern technology of Cargo-XML the old system Cargo- IMP has been frozen. This gives a deterrent for companies to make the switch to Cargo-XML.

Early Cargo-IMP standard, though unmoving with the latest version, is still everywhere and functioning. They point, why inconvenience when the old system is still in work? Makes no brains to devote time and money just to be an early adopter.

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Customs Agencies Encouraging Modification

Customs agencies want to adopt the modern system of Cargo-XML to secure its time and money as well as it is a modern system of messaging. Many countries have adopted this modern and electronic system of Cargo-XML including Argentina and the United States. Most of the countries are sure to follow this new standard.

It is best for saving of time and money as well as the security issues for the companies. Many large airlines have adopted this Cargo-XML standard includes  Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, Delta and IAG Cargo. In this new system additions and modifications are acceptable  so be prepared.