Behind every original of the air waybill are conditions of contract for carriage documents. Online tools for digital cargo fwbtopdf create label with form create label with fwb iata. There is therefore no longer a need to print, handle or archive the paper, largely simplifying the. Air waybill the consignor shall complete the air waybill, or have it completed in his name, in the manner prescribed by the carrier and with the required number of copies. The air waybill awb is a critical air cargo document that constitutes the contract of carriage between the shipper and the carrier airline. Iata rules on the acceptance of goods and air waybill completion. Air cargo terms and abbreviations united worldwide logistics. If the sum entered on the face of the air waybill as declared value for carriage represents an amount in excess of the applicable limits of liability referred to in the above notice and in these conditions and if the shipper has paid any supplementary charge that may be required by the carrier. Special drawing right is a special drawing right as defined by the international monetary fund. Notice appearing on the face of the air waybill it is agreed that the goods described herein are accepted for carriage in apparent good order and condition except as noted and subject to the conditions of contract on the reverse hereof.
Abbreviation for the international air transportation association. Resolution 600b air waybillconditions of contract iata. If the sum entered on the face of the air waybill as declared value for carriage represents. If the carriage involves an ultimate destination or stop in a country other than the country of departure, the warsaw convention may be applicable and the convention governs and in most cases limits the liability of the carrier in respect of loss, damage, or delay to cargo to 250. An air waybill awb or air consignment note is a receipt issued by an international airline for goods and an evidence of the contract of carriage, it is a document of title to the goods. An air waybill awb is a document that accompanies goods shipped by an international air courier to provide detailed information about the shipment and allow it. With effect from 01 july 2010, the montreal convention of 1999 mc99 liability limit for air cargo 19 sdrs per kilogram is harmonised across all routes worldwide.
Air transportation, terms and conditions for ocean shipments, or warehousing services are provided separately from these terms and conditions and are published at. Your violation of any of the terms and conditions contained on our air waybill or in our service conditions as amended from time to time, including, but not limited to, incorrect declaration of cargo, improper or insufficient packing, securing, marking or addressing of shipments. The eawb project aims to encouraging air cargo players to use the electronic air waybill, instead of its paper version. If there is a conflict between these terms and conditions and the terms and conditions on any fedex air waybill or other transit documentation, these terms and conditions will control to the extent they are not in conflict with the rules relating to liability for international carriage established by the warsaw convention or any applicable tariff. Tt talk editions 123 and 124 reported that iata was adjusting its air waybill conditions of contract, which are based on iata resolution 600b, to the new montreal convention 1999 liability limit of 19 sdr per kg. The carriage of cargo by air canada is subject to the terms and conditions stipulated in air canadas air waybill and to the air canada general conditions of carriage for cargo, the website confirms a booking reservation with an air waybill number attached to the booking reservation.
The general conditions applicable to klm cargo air france klm. A forwarderbroker who has been approved and is recognized by iata to receive cargo, issue airwaybills and other documents for carriers and collect charges for air shipments. A waybill shall include any shipment identifier or document produced by dhl or shipper automated systems such as a label, barcode, waybill or consignment note as well as. General terms and conditions of carriage of cargo january. Cimpmessage containing a complete set of air waybill data.
In accordance with iata cargo services conference resolution 600b, the conditions of contract are printed on the back of the air waybill. But if you need to use a neutral air waybill, please fill out a specific form that accepts american airlines cargos terms and conditions as filed with iata and as found in iata resolutions 600a and 600bii so that we can keep it on file. Nov 21, 2019 an air waybill awb is a document that accompanies goods shipped by an international air courier to provide detailed information about the shipment and allow it to be tracked. Usually, airline air waybills are distributed to iata cargo agents by iata airlines. Tt talk air waybill conditions of contract note the. We prefer that an american airlines air waybill be used for all international shipments. For the carriage of cargo on international routes, the conditions of contract on the air waybill and the airlines conditions of carriage will apply.
Mar 25, 2016 initial efforts at forming uniform conditions of carriage were developed in 1927 by the international air traffic association, which is the predecessor of iata. A forwarderbroker who has been approved and is recognized by iata to receive cargo, issue air waybill and other documents for carriers and collect charges for air shipments. New iata air waybill conditions of contract effective 1 july 2010. On this air waybill, we, our, us, and fedex refer to federal express corporation, its subsidiaries, branches, and controlled entities, and their respective employees, agents, and independent contractors. For addtional info or questions please contact your local gsa. Terms and conditions of service please read carefully all shipments to or from shipper which term includes the exporter, importer, sender, receiver, owner, consignor, consignee, transferor or transferee of the shipments or the agent thereof will be handled by the forwarder and or customs broker handling. Air transportation, terms and conditions for ocean shipments, warehousing services and services provided by seko customers brokerage, inc. Below is a list of commonly used air cargo terms and abbreviations. If the carriage involves an ultimate destination or stop in a country other than the country of departure, the montreal convention or the warsaw convention may be applicable to the liability of the carrier in respect of loss of, damage or delay to cargo. If the sum entered on the face of the air waybill as declared value for carriage represents an amount in excess of the applicable limits of liability referred to in the above notice and in these conditions and if the shipper has paid any supplementary charge that may be required by.
Technically, it is a nonnegotiable instrument of air transport which serves as a receipt for the shipper, indicating that the carrier has accepted the goods listed therein and obligates itself to carry the consignment to the airport of destination. Select this checkbox to print your air waybill data only on preformatted forms with an impact dotmatrix printer. Download the iata resolution 600b conditions of contract. Please make sure you have entered a valid 11 digit master airwaybill. Tt talk text of new iata air waybill conditions of. New iata air waybill conditions of contract effective 1 july 2010 the amended air waybill awb conditions of contract resolution 600b that harmonizes the application of the montreal convention liability limit for the transportation of air cargo across all routes. Dhl express terms and conditions of carriage terms and conditions important notice when ordering dhls services you, as shipper, are agreeing, on your behalf and on behalf of the receiver of the shipment receiver and anyone else with an interest in the shipment that these terms and conditions shall apply. New iata air waybill conditions of contract effective 1. Shipment means all documents or parcels that travel under one waybill and which may be carried by any means dhl chooses, including air, road or any other carrier. Any terms, conditions, warranties or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and the relevant provider of the service. The said terms and conditions are incorporated on the electronic ticket by reference to the website of the petitioner airline. Tact rules is the definitive source for shipping and accepting air cargo, comprising of industry, country and carrier regulations. As used in these conditions of carriage, terms shall be defined as follows.
Identify the legal challenges faced by efreight and e air waybill. The issuer of this air waybill is not a common carrier and only deals with. It also contains the conditions of contract that describe the carriers terms and conditions, such as its liability limits and claims procedures, a description of the goods, and applicable charges. Airport and storage facilities, handling equipment. The electronic air waybill resolution 672 mea removes the requirement for a paper awb. An awb is a bill of lading which covers both domestic and international flights transporting goods to a specified destination. Iata air waybill, conditions of contract, cargo agents. Since 1977, iata has developed cargo agent training with the help of experts from member airlines and associations. Air waybill is equivalent to the term air consignment note, means the document entitled air waybill air consignment note made out by or on behalf of the shipper which evidences the contract between the shipper and kal for. Iata air cargo law and convention classroom, 2 days. Iata air waybill conditions of contract aviationcargo.
Tt talk text of new iata air waybill conditions of contract. Regulations issued by international air transport association iata. Shipment terms and conditions singapore airlines cargo. Document issued by an international air freight forwarder under the terms of their own tariff. The amended air waybill awb conditions of contract resolution 600b that harmonizes the application of the montreal convention liability.
State department license and other shipments requiring. Authorization for an aircraft to proceed under conditions specified by an air traffic control unit. The format of the air waybill has been designed by iata and these can be used for both domestic as well as international transportation. A waybill shall include any shipment identifier or document produced by dhl or shipper automated systems. The following terms and conditions govern road services in the united. Conditions of carriage shall apply to the agreement unless the carrier reserves the. If the carriage involves an ultimate destination or stop in a country other than the country of departure, the warsaw convention may be applicable and the convention governs and in most cases limits the liability of the carrier in respect of loss, damage, or delay to cargo to 250 french gold francs. Shakers terms and conditions for surface transportation in north america and u. Visible condition and state of the cargo if the condition and state of the cargo andor the packaging is visibly defective, the consignor shall make a corresponding note in the air waybill. The document entitled air waybill made out by or on behalf of the shipper, which. The air cargo tariff and rules tact provides air cargo professionals with the comprehensive information they require to efficiently transport air cargo worldwide. The ultimate reference for air cargo transportation. Carrier in relation to the goods covered by this air waybill as well as any portion of the aforementioned. The first carriers name may be abbreviated on the face hereof, the full name and its abbreviation being set forth in such carriers tariffs, conditions of carriage, regulations and timetables.
If you have a question or an enquiry about any of the below please feel free to contact our air freight department we will be happy to help. Air waybill compliant with new iata resolution 600b, effective as of december 30th 2009, replaces resolution 600bii. Cimpmessage containing a list of house waybills with details of house waybill consignments associated with a master air waybill. The first carriers address is the airport of departure shown on the face hereof. If the sum entered on the face of the air waybill as declared value for carriage represents an amount in excess of the applicable limits of liability referred to in. Iatas eair waybill eawb programme and multilateral eawb agreement remove the requirement for an air. Select this checkbox to print the new iata terms and conditions on the reverse of your air waybill. For paper air waybill, with his signature on the awb, the shipper simultaneously confirms that he agrees to the conditions of contract as set forth on the reverse side of the air waybill and to the conditions of carriage.
There is therefore no longer a need to print, handle or archive the paper, largely simplifying the air cargo process. Iata conditions of contract and carriage passengers and. The number you are trying to track is either incorrect or unknown. A carrier whose service the cargo is to be transferred for onward connecting transportation. The following terms and conditions address transportation bill of lading terms, air freight terms, and freight forwarding terms, as noted. If the sum entered on the face of the air waybill as declared value for carriage represents an amount in excess of the applicable limits of liability referred to in the above notice and in these conditions and if the. Terms and conditions for international air transportation. An air waybill awb or air consignment note is a receipt issued by an international airline for. Sekos terms and conditions for surface transportation in north america and u. The industrypreferred version of the iata air waybill conditions of. However, the local rules of the customs authorities and government. Analyze successful air cargo performance and apply recommended cargo practices for conditions of carriage. The terms and conditions shown on the air waybill or with any consent by the shipper that shipment record may be used. This course uses our expertise to provide knowledge on cargo rating principles and air waybill completion, as well as basic marketing procedures.
Initially, the international air traffic association dealt with the field of standardization, especially with regard to standard airline tickets and consignment notes known as airway. Airline air waybill with conditions of contract, non. Airfreight terminology air freight air charter air cargo. Carriers liability with effect from 01 july 2010, the montreal convention of 1999 mc99 liability limit for air cargo 19 sdrs per kilogram is harmonised across all routes worldwide.
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