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Question 1

pivot rate

Answer 1

the rate to be multiplied with the minimum chargeable weight for ULDs

Question 2

overpivot rate

Answer 2

the rate per kg to be charged for the overpivot weight, which is the weight in excess of the pivot weight

Question 3

reduced class rates

Answer 3

to generate more air freight especially for shipment which becomes heavy quickly (newspapers,unaccompanied bags) and would be normally not be transported by air

Question 4

surcharged class rates

Answer 4

freight which needs specific handling (AVI/HUM) to cover additional costs

Question 5

specific commodity rates

Answer 5

lower rates marked with an item number

a minimum weight is required and it’s only applicable on defined routes

Question 6

TACT Rules

Answer 6

contains binding rules and regulations set force by IATA as well as country information and carrier special rules

Question 7

what means “not negotiable”

Answer 7

AWB is no commercial paper which is tradeable

Question 8

who has the right to sign an AWB?

Answer 8

shipper
agent
carrier

Question 9

what is the use of a cargo manifest?

Answer 9

list which contains all shipment assigned on one flight

Question 10

disbursements

Answer 10

all other costs beside freight costs which delivering carrier collects from consignee

Question 11

MAWB

Answer 11

consolidation of all shipment from different shippers for one flight