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Cargo XML Task Force
Objective
The primary objective of the Cargo XML Task Force is to provide recommendations to the Cargo Business Processes Panel (CBPP) on XML requirements for transportation messages. The Task Force is also responsible for the maintenance of the standards and to oversee the technical development of these XML messages, which will be based as much as possible on existing messages (e.g. CIMP. IFTMIN) and international standards (i.e. UN/CEFACT Core Components and XML Naming and Design Rules).
Membership
CXMLTF consists of 25 members from the air cargo supply chain including airlines, shippers, freight forwarders, ground handlers, customs brokers, international organizations, and service providers (as observers).
CXMLTF Terms of Reference
Cargo-XML Message Standards
The Cargo-XML Task Force has developed the following XML messages:
IATA Cargo Messaging Survey
IATA conducted a cargo messaging survey among Member airlines in September 2011. The objective of the survey was to understand the exact industry situation on cargo messaging implementation and plans for the future.
Based on the results of the survey:
- 14% of the airlines surveyed are currently using XML messages
- 44% are planning to move to XML in the near future.
- The most widely used Cargo-XML messages include Waybill, Flight Manifest, House Waybill, and Invoice messages.
View the complete survey results (pdf)
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