Module 8+ 9 - Cargo Booking Procedures and Cargo Automation Flashcards
Lsit the 4 ways the agent or freight forwarder can make a booking with the airline
1) By telephone and fax
2) by telex
3) via computer network link
4) email
List the mandatory information required by the airlines for cargo booking
1) AWB#
2) Number of packages
3) weight of shipment
4) Nature of goods
5) Dimensions/Volume
6) Origin/Destination
7) Requested Routing
8) Freight Forwarder
Which of the following statments about airline bookings is true?
a) Airlines are legally obligated to ship consignments on a specific aircraft and flight over a specific route
b) Airlines may, with notice, use alternative carriers or aircraft or deviate from one route to another
c) The airline may alter a cargo booking if necessary
d) Airlines are legally obligated to comply with the shipper’s request for a specific delivery time
c) The airline may alter a cargo booking if necessary
There is a blocked space arrangement between the agent and the carrier, which contains a clause of firm payment
correct
No-show cargoes need to be cancelled to avoid flights being underloaded
correct
permanent booking are also referred to as _______ and are usually between the _______and __________.
allotments or allocations
airline and freight forwarder
The activities of sita follow into which categories
a) CSR and Data processing
b) telecommunication and data processing
c) CRS and EDI
b) telecommunication and data processing
In their activities, handling agents represent airlines to the _______ and ______
freight forwarder and shipper/consignee
What is the name of the web-based application for data interchange between carriers and CASS
CassLink
What does CCS mean?
Cargo Community System
Summarize the importance of proper identification of cargo
Allows warehouse operators, , ramp agents, drivers and other categories of personnel to manage the shipment properly. it avoids mistakes in deliveries and mistakes.
List the factors that can be controlled through cargo automation
weight, dims, temp, tampering and damage
What is the name of a document that is issued for a shiopment within a consolidation
HAWB
What is Cargo IQ
IATA non-profit Interest group with the goal of implementing a new quality management system for the worldwide air cargo industry.
List six groups that compromise th emembership of cargo IQ
forwarders, airlines, airline handling agents, RFS operators, airports and IT providers
