IATA urges earlier cargo checks as data gaps hinder forwarders
Nearly three months after IATA introduced new rules governing Direct Air Waybills, airlines and forwarders warn they cannot spot undeclared batteries in ecommerce parcels if sellers fail to share accurate product information. In a new white paper, IATA said 81% of respondents lack the data needed for earlier dangerous goods checks.
The warning came from an ecommerce specialist reacting to IATA’s call for dangerous goods checks to move further upstream in the supply chain. Forwarders say that without precise product details from sellers, they remain blind to risks posed by lithium batteries in small parcels. The DAWB rules aim to streamline documentation but depend on timely, accurate data exchange across the chain, and industry stakeholders are urging better data sharing standards to enable compliance and reduce liability. For readers seeking full access to the article, The Loadstar offers a subscription to its Daily News service at £12 per month or £100 per year, with alternative enterprise plans available.
What we know
Nearly three months after IATA introduced new rules governing Direct Air Waybills (DAWBs),
In a new white paper, IATA said 81%