eFreight - Go paperless with Lufthansa Cargo
The eFreight project launched by IATA in 2007 aims to take the familiar paper documents that have been in use in the air cargo industry for decades out of the entire supply chain and to replace them with standardised electronic messages and regulated data exchange.
Today every single air freight consignment, irrespective of its size, requires up to 30 different paper documents, which results daily in high costs and longer transport times. For the air cargo sector, IATA eFreight therefore means simpler processes, less complexity and a reduction in the burden on the environment. The amount of documents that are still needed in the industry could fill 80 Boeing 747-400 freighters per year.
It is precisely this problem that the IATA eFreight initiative sets out to tackle. The aim is the long-term optimisation of the air cargo industry with all the partners across the supply cha
Lufthansa Cargo – leading the way for you
Lufthansa Cargo – leading the way for you
At Lufthansa Cargo, we started making international airfreight paperless back in 2007, and have steadily progressed since then. As lead carrier in the German market and beyond, we are a major driver in the implementation of eFreight, with the goal of the complete digitization of the supply chain.
Since beginning the project we have carried over 120,000 eFreight shipments. In 2012 we will begin to gradually offer paperless air transportation at all open locations in Germany and worldwide.
Step by step to paperless processes
Step by step to paperless processes
eFreight will be introduced gradually at Lufthansa Cargo. In 2012 we are focusing on implementing the eAWB. That means that the master waybill will be replaced by the electronic IATA CargoIMP message FWB or XML message.
With the implementation of the eAWB, the electronic message will become the legal basis for the transport contract – the fi rst step towards a paperless future.
Your benefits
Your benefits
Lower costs
- A company with a volume of 1,000 AWBs per month can achieve up to 1,000 euros in direct savings
- Lower administrative burden through fewer documents (sourcing, filing, archiving)
Lower time expenditure through more effi cient processes
- Up to 80% time savings with AWB data storage and updating
- Up to 50% time savings for document handling
Improved quality
- Fewer errors through the elimination of manual and repeat entries
Better for the environment
- Up to 65% reduction in document volume
Conditions
Conditions
The following need to be in place for eFreight:
- The inhouse system is able to support and send Special Handling Codes (SPLs) EAW and EAP (FWB Version 16)
- FWB quantity and quality need to be close to 100%
- The legal basis for the eAWB is the Standard Shipping documents IATA eAWB EDI Agreement
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