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x You want to know details about the content of information, the terms related to the commodity not included, what is the regulation?
X and you are also wondering about the process of issuing this type of bill of lading? How is the freight not classified?
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What is the commodity? What function is there?
Along Proship find out the concepts and functions of the following aviation orders:
Definition of orders
What is the commodity? A voucher issued by the carrier to confirm the receipt of a shipment to transport by plane. This term in English is Air Waybill, often abbreviated as AWB. AWB cannot be transferred like sea transport.
Functions and meanings of aviation orders
The freight has the following main functions:
- Is evidence of receiving goods for carriers;
- Is the evidence of a freight transport contract, signed between the shipper and the carrier;
- Is a customs declaration of goods;
- Is an insurance document;
- Is the fee payment invoice;
- Is a guide for aviation staff.
Content, terms on the an airport
The form of air transport is provided by IATA (International Air Transport Association). Below is a reference AWB content form and terms that need to be aware:
Content of the front of the bill of lading
The front of the bill of lading includes the following contents:
- Shipper name and address: information and address of the shipper;
- Consignee name and address: information and addresses of the consignee;
- AWB Number: the bill of lading;
- Airport of Departure: The airport departs;
- Issuing Carrier's Name and Address: Name and address of the person who operates the bill;
- Issuing Carrier's agent: The agent of the carrier;
- Routine: Route;
- Accounting information: Payment information;
- Currency: currency;
- Charges Codes: Payment code;
- Charges: charges and costs;
- Declare Value for Carriage: Transport declaration value;
- Declare Value for Customs: Customs declaration value;
- Amount of Insurance: Insurance amount;
- Handing information: information made;
- Number of Pieces: number of packages;
- Other Charges: Other costs;
- Prepaid: Prepayment and cost;
- Collect: Payments and costs;
- Shipper of Certification Box: The shipper's certification box;
- Carrier of Execution Box: cells for carriers;
- For Carrier of Use Only at Destination: The cell is only for carriers in the destination;
- Collect Charges in Destination Currency, For Carrier of Use Only: Renaud charge in the destination, only used for carriers.
Content of the back of the bill of lading
The second side of the commodity is not included two main contents:
1. Notice related to the responsibility of the carrier
In this section, the carrier announced the largest amount they had to pay in case the goods were lost during transportation, that is, the notice limit their responsibility;
The limit of the responsibility of the carrier specified here is the limit specified in the Conventions, International Rules or the National Law on Civil Aviation.
2. Contract conditions
This content includes a variety of provisions related to transportation of shipments stated on the front. The contents include:
- Definitions, such as the definition of the carrier, the definition of the 1929 Vacsava Convention, the definition of transportation, the stopping point ...;
- Duration of transportation responsibility of aviation carriers;
- Responsibility basis of aviation carriers;
- Limit the responsibility of aviation carriers;
- Charges of transporting goods;
- Weight calculation of transport goods;
- Duration of loss notice;
- Duration of complaints of transportation;
- The law applies.
Classification of AWB air bills of lading
Airport (AWB) is classified based on many criteria, each brings unique characteristics and functions. Specifically:
Classification of bill of lading by collecting goods
Based on the collection, there will be types of bill of lading:
- Master AWB (MAWB):
It is a bill of lading issued by the airline to the collector when this person sends a shipment of many retail owners. MAWB is an important document in managing and monitoring large shipments, ensuring effective classification and handling of goods.
- The bill of lading (House AWB - Hawb):
This type of AWB is granted by the shipper to the sender when they deliver retail. HAWB is the original bill of lading, showing the name of the owner and comes with the code of the bill of lading, creating a clear link between different shipments.
Classification by the person operating the bill
Based on the publisher, there will be types of lading:
- Neutral AWB:
As a standard bill of lading released by IATA since 1986, no name and symbol of the carrier. This bill of lading is often used in case the carrier is a collector or agent of the airline, helping to increase the flexibility in the transaction.
- Airlines Airlines AFB:
The bill of lading is issued by the airline, with a identifying symbol such as a logo and a clear identification code. This type of AWB is used when the airline acts as a carrier, ensuring authenticity and transparency during transportation.
The process of issuing orders
The process of issuing aviation orders is done in the following 6 steps:
- Step 1: The shipper transfer his products or goods to the transporter;
- Step 2: Transporter created and issued a single (called AWB No. 3) for the shipper. This is an important document to confirm the shipment information;
- Step 3: The goods are transferred to the plane to start the journey to move to the importing country;
- Step 4: The shipper prepares the necessary documents, may include AWB No. 3 or other documents for the recipient;
- Step 5: Receiving goods to the airport at the address and presenting the necessary documents for the transport agent;
- Step 6: After checking and confirming the papers, the transport agent at the airport will deliver the goods to the recipient (no need to produce the original AWB because the information has been confirmed earlier).
What is the freight and detailed information about Air Waybill (abbreviated as AWB) that has been answered by Proship Logistics for customers who are individuals or businesses that need to send goods by plane that can be greedy. Test to know how to issue this common bill of lading. And when there is a need to use multimodal shipping service, contact 0909 344 247 .
