Air Cargo Related Procedures

Sep 19, 2024 Leave a message

1. The consignor shall fill in the cargo transport bill to the carrier when consigning goods, and attach the necessary valid certification documents according to the regulations of the national competent authorities. The consignor shall be responsible for the authenticity and correctness of the contents filled in the transport bill. After the cargo transport bill filled in by the consignor is accepted by the carrier and the carrier fills in and issues the cargo transport bill, the air cargo transportation contract is established.
2. If the consignor requires the use of a charter aircraft to transport goods, he shall fill in the charter application form. After the carrier agrees to accept and signs the charter transportation agreement, the air charter cargo transportation contract is established. The parties signing the agreement shall comply with the regulations of the civil aviation competent authorities on charter transportation.
3. The consignor shall package the transported goods in accordance with the packaging standards stipulated by the national competent authorities; if there is no unified packaging standard, the consignor shall package according to the nature of the goods and the conditions of the carrying aircraft based on the principle of ensuring transportation safety. If the above packaging requirements are not met, the carrier has the right to refuse to carry non-compliant goods.
4. The consignor must indicate the departure station, arrival station, and the units of the consignor and consignee on the consigned goods. Name and address, and indicate the packaging, storage and transportation index signs in accordance with national regulations. 5. For goods that must be insured according to national regulations, the consignor shall purchase cargo transportation insurance when consigning.
6. When the consignor consigns goods, he shall pay the freight and other fees in accordance with the rates stipulated by the civil aviation authority. Unless otherwise agreed between the consignor and the carrier, the freight and other fees shall be paid in full when the carrier issues the cargo waybill.
7. The carrier shall issue an arrival notice to the consignee within 24 hours after the goods arrive at the destination, and the consignee shall promptly collect the goods at the designated location with the delivery certificate. The goods will be kept free of charge for three days from the day after the arrival notice is issued. If the consignee collects the goods after the deadline, he shall pay the storage fee according to the transportation rules.
8. When the consignee collects the goods, if he has no objection to the abandonment of the goods halfway or the weight, and signs for the goods on the cargo transport bill, the carrier shall be relieved of the transportation responsibility.
9. If the consignor or consignee suffers losses due to the negligence or intent of the carrier, the consignor or consignee shall request compensation in writing to the carrier within 180 days from the day after the record of the cargo transportation accident is filled out, and attach relevant supporting documents.

 

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