Page 16 - STAT July 2024 for Magzter

industryreport

elaborates on this process: "Process and
procedures for packaging established by
Cargolux's DG expert team, include a DG
Acceptance Checklist to ensure that the
package type, the labels and markings are
in compliance with the relevant regula-
tions. In addition, the DG acceptance
process is delegated to Ground Handling
Agents operating on behalf of Cargolux,
who receive appropriate mandatory train-
ing and who are regularly audited by Car-
golux and by the competent authority."
The stringent checks extend beyond
packaging and labeling. As the Lufthansa PHOTO: Cargolux
Cargo spokesperson further explained,
"All shipments are checked physically and
in a documentary form for completeness, is a key initiative aimed at creating a stand- of the Import Control System 2 (ICS2), a
intactness and proper labelling. The data in ardised electronic format for dangerous large-scale advance cargo information
the air waybill and the shipper's declaration goods declarations, promising to stream- system. This new customs pre-arrival se-
for dangerous goods must also tally. If the line processes and reduce errors. curity and safety programme has already
Lufthansa specialists discover security-rele- Bruijs of Cargolux Airlines added insight shown its effectiveness. For instance, in
vant damage to the cargo or inconsistencies into this digital transition: "Cargolux March 2024, Belgian customs at Liege Air-
in the documentation and marking of the supports the IATA e-AWB initiative and en- port successfully intercepted and seized
packages, there are no compromises. The courages its customer community to use more than 2.5 tonnes of drug precursors
consignor must rectify the situation. Other- the e-AWB framework for Cargolux's prod- with a retail value estimated at €75 mil-
wise, the cargo is not taken on board." uct portfolio e.g., CV hazard, CV pharma, lion, demonstrating the system's potential
As the industry evolves, so too does where permitted. The customer sends the in enhancing security and safety.
its approach to documentation. The shift electronic air waybill information (FWB) Bruijs highlights Cargolux Airlines'
towards electronic documentation adds containing all relevant shipment data proactive approach in collaborating
another layer of complexity to DG trans- required in accordance with the IATA DGR with various stakeholders: "Cargolux
portation. Electronic systems must capture manual. The challenge is to ensure that takes all necessary steps to make sure
detailed information about DG shipments complete, accurate and timely shipment all cargo security requirements are met
and interface seamlessly with various data is transmitted to the airline." in line with industry standards to allow
stakeholders along the supply chain. The A significant development in this area efficient facilitation of data exchange. An
e-Dangerous Goods Declaration (e-DGD) is the European Union's implementation increasing number

PHOTO: Cargolux

14 | JULY 2024 www.stattimes.com