(MENAFN- QNA) Qatar Airways Cargo and the General Authority of Customs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the use of electronic air waybill (e-AWB).
The document was signed by Qatar Airways Cargo Chief Officer Ulrich Ogiermann and Mohammed Ahmed Al Mohannadi, head of the operations and risk analysis department at Qatar Customs, in the presence of senior officials from both companies.
The milestone agreement will bring Qatar Airways one step closer towards electronic freight, also known as e-freight, with the intention to eliminate the requirement for the paper air waybill. The airline will now implement paperless freight transactions for shipments originating and transiting through Doha, as well as for import shipments into Doha.
"The many benefits of moving into paperless transactions is greatly understood by all those of who handle a large number of cargo transactions on a daily basis. The signing of the SOP is a stepping stone to implementing the electronic air waybill, which is highly beneficial to the cargo industry. We are looking forward to greater efficiency by introducing electronic air waybill shipments," Ogiermann said.
For his part, Al Mohannadi said the new system "will integrate our customs clearance systems with the existing electronic databases in Qatar. When operational, these systems will lead to simplifying travel procedures, reducing operational costs and saving time. Eventually, these systems will lead to the wider implementation of smart governance and help us to achieve Qatar's Vision 2030." (MORE)
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