Module 10 - Air Cargo Rates and Charges

Question 1

What is TACT

Answer 1

The Air Cargo Tariff is a joint tariff source published by several carriers to provide a uniform reference source for air cargo rates and rules.

Question 2

Into what 3 volumes is TACT divided?

Answer 2

1) Rules
2) Rate NorthAmerica Issue
3) Rate Worldwide Issue

Question 3

Define Rate vs. Charge

Answer 3

Rate is what is charged per unit and charge is total amount for the shipment

Question 4

How often are TACT rules updeted online and how often as hard copy

Answer 4

1 month

4month (bulletins in between)

Question 5

Heavy shipments occupying a small volume

Answer 5

High density cargo - reach weight limitation of the aircraft before the volume limitation resulting in unsold volume capacity - more than 1kg per 6000cm3

Question 6

Light shipments that have large volume

Answer 6

Low density cargo - reach the volume limitation before they reach weight limitation resulting in unsold weight capacity

Question 7

In European Countries where a special Cargo Tariff Structure applies, either a reduction or surcharge percentage is applicable to certain:

a) SCRs
b) GCRs
c) Class rates
d) Minimum charges

Answer 7

c) Class rates

Question 8

What is applicable rate for transportation of valuable cargo from Switzerland to Italy via AZ?

Answer 8

300% of the Basic Charge & the rate per kg