Implementing the eAWB can result in meaningful results throughout a forwarder’s operations. Achieving a higher level of operational excellence is critical to differentiating services in today’s competitive air freight market. By rolling out the eAWB, forwarders can offer a higher level of client visibility with more transparent air freight tracking to further communication. In addition, forwarders who adopt the eAWB can realize a rapid time to value and are able to:
Other benefits beyond the ‘reduce paper/increase productivity’ standard include the ability to:
The benefits that surround the eAWB are of particular importance to forwarders since they are the central player moving freight and information between carriers, agents, consignees and more. Technology can amplify these benefits and add further value for forwarders.