Simpler. Faster.

Better.

Leading the way in eAWB

Simpler. Faster. Better.

Every second counts in air freight, which is why forwarders are often charged more for processing paper airway bills than electronic ones-in some cases it’s up to six times more. In an industry with tight margins and more pressure than ever to increase efficiency, there’s never been a better time to switch to the electronic Airway Bill (eAWB).

With Descartes eAWB solution, you can immediately:

• Save money on many consignments by reducing processing costs incurred from airlines
• Increase the speed of creating airway bills and reduce manual processes
• Receive real time alerts about your cargo, allowing you to improve customer service effortlessly
• Increase the quality of your data and store it securely
• Leverage data to comply with rapidly evolving cargo security regulations around the world

Every second counts

A global leader

Leading the way in eAWB

Descartes has been helping forwarders communicate electronically with air carriers for over 20 years. Our solution is used and trusted by thousands of forwarders – both large and small – worldwide. As the global leader in electronic air cargo (system-to-system) messaging, our solution seamlessly connects to nearly every air carrier, can integrate with any back office system or serve as a stand-alone application.

By the 1st March 2016, 15 major airlines will take the lead to implement the eAWB for their air freight shipments.

Similar services are barely off the ground while Descartes is not only established, it’s easy to use and upgraded regularly – so you benefit from all of the software and freight expertise we have amassed while leading the way in eAWB.

The benefits of using Descartes eAWB

Faster- It’s quick and easy to create eAWBs in our system and it gets faster each time as more data is retained by the system to pre-populate fields.

Cheaper- Using eAWBs rather than paper offers better value with savings that just keep growing. With customs and cargo security compliance requirements on the rise, many more carriers are charging significant processing fees for paper airway bills. For a one-off low cost sign-up fee, Descartes eAWB system offers unlimited use.

Secure- All data is saved in Descartes online eAWB system, creating a secure audit trail.

Accurate- With checks and prompts built in, the solution won’t allow you to submit inaccurate data.

Connective- Receive real-time updates on consignment status with notifications, alerts and tracking, and provide better customer service.

Flexible- For trade lines requiring paper AWBs, you can simply print it from the system on-demand.

Universal- The solution connects to most airline carriers’ systems and can be integrated with back office systems or can serve as a stand-alone application.

There couldn’t be a better time, or a simpler way, to switch to the eAWB.

Start using Descartes eAWB today

Simply complete our sign-up form at www.descartes.com/get-started-descartes-eawb and we’ll contact you for an initial discussion.

Then we’ll set you up on the system, give you all the training you need – including a user guide and online demo video to refer to – and you’ll be up and running.

The cost savings and time efficiencies are immediate and just keep growing.

For more details, visit: www.descartes.com/eawb

Leading the way in eAWB