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IATA, WCO boost air cargo data exchange, security with new system
THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) has integrated a new Cargo-XML messaging standard into the World Customs Organization's (WCO's) Cargo Targeting System (CTS). The new tool will help customs authorities identify high-risk shipments.
The integration allows communication between airlines and customs authorities, which the CTS can follow up on through capture of advance electronic cargo manifest information. It could potentially accelerate customs clearance and give them greater flexibility with their resources while modernising the responsiveness of security, reported Washington, DC's Transportation Today.
"Effective electronic data exchange is integral for customs authorities to build accurate risk assessments of cargo shipments," WCO secretary general Kunio Mikuriya was quoted as saying.
"Integrating Cargo-XML into the WCO CTS will allow customs authorities using this tool to easily access detailed information about shipments, profile these shipments and identify those presenting a high-risk."
"Simplifying processes, enhancing efficiency, and maximising safety and security are in everybody's interest - shippers, border authorities and airlines," IATA's director general Alexandre de Juniac added.
The system will replace existing Cargo Interchange Message Procedures.
The integration allows communication between airlines and customs authorities, which the CTS can follow up on through capture of advance electronic cargo manifest information. It could potentially accelerate customs clearance and give them greater flexibility with their resources while modernising the responsiveness of security, reported Washington, DC's Transportation Today.
"Effective electronic data exchange is integral for customs authorities to build accurate risk assessments of cargo shipments," WCO secretary general Kunio Mikuriya was quoted as saying.
"Integrating Cargo-XML into the WCO CTS will allow customs authorities using this tool to easily access detailed information about shipments, profile these shipments and identify those presenting a high-risk."
"Simplifying processes, enhancing efficiency, and maximising safety and security are in everybody's interest - shippers, border authorities and airlines," IATA's director general Alexandre de Juniac added.
The system will replace existing Cargo Interchange Message Procedures.
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