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Forwarders join e-AWB system

Hong Kong airfreight forwarders BEL International Logistics Limited and Rhenus Logistics have completed a successful trial to produce electronic air waybills using local handler Hactl’s COSAC-AWB web-based e-AWB generation module. They can now generate IATA-standard e-AWBs for any carrier handled by Hactl that accepts electronic bookings, having demonstrated their ability to input data correctly through COSAC-AWB, for subsequent verification by Hactl. Hactl says this could be a major step forward for ... [+]

Hactl gains EU security status

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) has achieved EU RA3 security accreditation, for all EU-bound cargo. It follows an independent audit of Hactl’s premises, staff vetting regime, training, procedures and security measures. The ACC3 regulation is the latest modification to security measures covering incoming cargo and mail from non-EU countries. ... [+]