In 2004, IATA launched a project, IATA e-freight, designed to eliminate the need to produce and transport paper documents for air cargo shipments by moving to a more simple, industry-wide, electronic, paper-free environment.
As IATA e-freight impacts the entire cargo supply chain, an Industry Action Group has been formed, including airlines, top freight forwarders represented by their association Freight Forward International and the World Customs Organization. Together with IATA, this group will align industry stakeholders and help drive the project forward.
- In 2008, IATA will implement e-freight pilots at 8 additional locations (14 total)
- Deliver e-freight capability by 2010 at all locations in scope