In 2012, the Global Air Cargo Advisory Group (GACAG, see www.gacag.org) developed an industry roadmap to achieve this goal of paperless air cargo transportation. The roadmap outlines three core components, or “pillars”:
Pillar I: Engaging regulators and governments worldwide to create an ‘e-freight route network’ of fully electronic customs procedures and regulations that support paperless shipments.
Pillar II: Working collaboratively within the cargo supply chain to digitize the core industry transport documents, starting with the air waybill
Pillar III: Developing a plan to digitize the commercial and special cargo documents that currently accompany airfreight, inside or outside the cargo pouch
For more information, visit www.GACAG.org.