Introduction to Air Freight Module

Overview

The Air Freight module in CargoNext provides comprehensive air cargo management capabilities, enabling you to manage the complete lifecycle of air freight shipments from booking to delivery. This module is designed for freight forwarders, air cargo agents, and logistics companies that handle air cargo operations with full IATA compliance support.

Key Features

Complete Shipment Management

Manage the entire air freight lifecycle from booking to delivery
Track shipments through multiple stages with status management
Support for both import and export operations
Handle direct shipments and consolidated cargo
Visual milestone tracking dashboard

IATA Compliance

Full IATA (International Air Transport Association) compliance support
IATA message integration for status updates
IATA status tracking and message queue management
Electronic Air Waybill (eAWB) support
CASS (Cargo Accounts Settlement System) integration

Dangerous Goods Management

Comprehensive Dangerous Goods (DG) declaration support
DG compliance status tracking
Emergency contact information management
DG segregation validation in consolidations
IATA DG regulations compliance

Flight Schedule Integration

Real-time flight schedule integration
Automatic flight status updates
Flight tracking and monitoring
Capacity management and booking
Delay tracking and notifications

Master Air Waybill (MAWB) Management

Create and manage Master Air Waybills
Link multiple House Air Waybills to Master AWB
Track flight information and schedules
Real-time flight tracking integration
Ground handling agreement management

Package and ULD Management

Comprehensive package management
Unit Load Device (ULD) tracking
ULD capacity and position management
Temperature-controlled cargo tracking
Cold chain compliance monitoring

Consolidation Management

Manage consolidation operations for multiple shipments
Track consolidated cargo details (packages, weight, volume)
Calculate consolidation ratios and costs
Route optimization for consolidations
Dangerous goods segregation validation

Milestone Tracking

Visual milestone dashboard
Track key shipment milestones
Monitor on-time performance
Delay detection and alerts
Status updates and notifications

Sustainability Tracking

Carbon footprint calculation for air freight operations
Fuel consumption tracking
Environmental impact reporting
Sustainability goals and compliance

Module Structure

The Air Freight module consists of the following main components:

Transaction Documents

Air Shipment: Main document for managing individual air freight shipments
Air Consolidation: Document for managing consolidated cargo operations
Master Air Waybill: Master Air Waybill management

Master Data

Airline: Airline information and configurations
Airport Master: Airport information with IATA/ICAO codes
Flight Route: Flight route information
Flight Schedule: Flight schedule management
Unit Load Device (ULD): ULD type and tracking information

Settings

IATA Settings: IATA integration configuration
Flight Schedule Settings: Flight schedule sync configuration

Child Tables

Air Shipment Packages: Package details for shipments
Air Shipment Services: Additional services for shipments
Air Shipment Charges: Charges and fees for shipments
Dangerous Goods Declaration Packages: DG package details

Workflow

A typical air freight shipment workflow in CargoNext follows these steps:

Setup: Configure master data including airlines, airports, and flight schedules
Booking: Create an Air Shipment document with shipper, consignee, and route details
Package Details: Enter package information, weights, and volumes
Dangerous Goods: Complete DG declaration if applicable
Master AWB Linking: Link to Master Air Waybill if part of consolidation
ULD Assignment: Assign ULDs if applicable
Services: Add additional services if required
Charges: Configure charges and link to Pricing Center for rate calculation
IATA Integration: Process IATA messages and status updates
Milestone Tracking: Monitor shipment milestones and status
Documentation: Generate and manage shipping documents
Delivery: Complete delivery and update final status

Benefits

IATA Compliance: Full compliance with IATA regulations and standards
Real-Time Tracking: Monitor shipments and flights in real-time
Automated Calculations: Automatic calculation of charges, chargeable weight, and consolidation ratios
Dangerous Goods Support: Comprehensive DG management and compliance
Flight Integration: Real-time flight schedule and status integration
Milestone Visibility: Visual milestone tracking for better operations management
Document Management: Comprehensive document handling and tracking
Integration: Seamless integration with other CargoNext modules
Sustainability: Track carbon footprint and environmental impact

The Air Freight module integrates with: - Sea Freight: For multi-modal shipments - Transport: For inland transportation connections - Customs: For customs declaration and clearance - Warehousing: For cargo terminal operations - Pricing Center: For rate calculation and tariff management - Sustainability: For carbon footprint tracking

Next Steps

To get started with the Air Freight module:

Review the Setup Guide to configure the module
Set up Master Data including airlines and airports
Learn how to create an Air Shipment
Understand Master Air Waybill Management
Explore Consolidation Operations

For detailed information on each component, refer to the specific documentation pages.