Multimodal negotiable cargo documents a step closer to reality
Negotiable cargo documents are one step closer to realisation, allowing goods to be sold in ...
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Recent statements of some airlines freight divisions announcing their policy to return to a simplified “all-in” rate structure that eliminates the various surcharges e.g. fuel, security etc., is welcome.
The simplification of rate structures will be a significant benefit to forwarders and shippers alike.
Forwarders have for a very long time desired these surcharges be removed as they are opaque and complex and thereby making it difficult to quote a definite price for air cargo transportation, which the shippers are able to understand.
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