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Singapore Airlines Cargo is
pioneering the leap forward towards replacing the paper documents that typically accompany airfreight, with
electronic information.
Over the past several months, the
airline has been working closely with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and actively
engaging key industry players like freight forwarders, ground handling agents, local customs administrations and airport authorities at
several locations to prepare for the pilot programme.
On
Monday, the paper-free era for SIA Cargo began with the simultaneous launch of e-freight shipments between Singapore and London, and
between Singapore and Amsterdam. The airline also plans to commence e-freight trials between Singapore and Hong Kong from 16
November 2007.
Mr Goh Choon Phong, President SIA Cargo
said, “Pushing for cost efficiency is a key priority for SIA Cargo, and the e-freight
initiative will benefit all partners in the airfreight supply chain by eliminating cumbersome documentation that costs the industry over a
billion dollars a year. I thank all the key industry players for their dedication, teamwork and commitment to make this historic project a
success.”
“Moreover, replacing paperwork with electronic information is also in line with our corporate mission to keep our operations
environmentally friendly,” he added.
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