Air Freight
Air Freight: shipment and vehicle tracking, warehouse and stock, e-Invoice and reporting.
Challenges
- The gap between volumetric and actual weight is calculated by hand.
- The air waybill is never linked to the shipment record.
- ULD (unit load device) usage is not tracked.
- Fuel and security surcharges hit the invoice too late.
Workflows
Acceptance and rating
- The consignment is accepted with its dimensions and weight.
- Volumetric weight is computed and the higher figure sets the charge.
- Fuel and security surcharges are added as line items.
Flight and delivery
- The air waybill is issued and attached to the flight.
- The ULD assignment is posted to the shipment record.
- On arrival, proof of delivery is attached to the shipment.
Documents
- Air waybill
- Dimension and weight record
- ULD assignment record
- Freight invoice
Reports
- Consignment status by flight
- Volumetric weight variance
- Surcharge listing
- Profitability by route
Metrics
- On-time delivery rate
- Average volumetric weight variance
- Revenue per kilogram
- ULD fill rate
Compliance
- Aviation cargo security
- Dangerous goods transport rules
Glossary
- Air waybill
- Transport document tied to the shipment
- Volumetric weight
- Chargeable weight derived from dimensions
- Unit load device (ULD)
- Serial-tracked transport unit record
- Surcharge
- Separate service line added to the invoice
Frequently Asked Questions
Can volumetric weight be computed automatically?
Yes — volumetric weight is derived from the dimensions, compared with actual weight, and the higher figure sets the charge.
Can I attach the air waybill to the flight?
Yes — the waybill is linked to the shipment record and the flight, so status is followed from one place.
Can I monitor ULD usage?
Yes — the ULD assignment is posted to the shipment and the fill rate is reported.
Can I pass the fuel surcharge into the invoice?
Yes — fuel and security surcharges are added to the invoice as separate service lines.
Can I see profit by route?
Yes — revenue and cost are posted to the shipment, so profit breaks down by route.