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Cargo Agent's Handbook—Resolution 801—WorldwideCASS CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL (CCC) is a local group to ensure full consultation between IATAand participating carriers with the national association(s) of cargo intermediaries (Forwarders andAgents), on the operation of the CASS-Export and CASS-Import. In particular, the CCC shall ensurethat any enhancements or modifications to the CASS, which could affect the Intermediaries'interests, are discussed in advance with the local cargo-intermediaries' association whose memberscould be affected by the proposed changes.CASS POLICY GROUP (CPG) The CASS Policy Group is responsible for providing policy directionand advice to IATA on CASS matters relating to its functional management and operation. The CPGprovides a consultative forum for CASS between IATA and Member airlines. It formulates a globalrepresentation policy, develops a CASS country development plan, the CASS cost sharing formulaand CASS pricing policy etc. The CPG consists of not more than 12 members appointed by theCargo Committee (CC) based on written nominations submitted, for a period of two years. If amember misses two consecutive meetings of the CPG, his position on the Group is terminated.IATA/FIATA CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL (IFCC) The IATA/FIATA Consultative Council (IFCC) wasconstituted to initiate, consider and make recommendations to the Cargo Agency Conference (CAC)and Cargo Services Conference (CSC) on issues affecting the Carrier/Agent relationship. The IFCCreviews all proposals, including those submitted by mail vote, made to the CAC to introduce new, orto amend existing, provisions of the Cargo Agency Rules. The IFCC's actions are expressed asrecommendations.AIR CARGO PROGRAMME JOINT COUNCILS IATA has established Air Cargo Programmes incertain areas/countries. These Air Cargo Programmes are collaborative in nature with airlines andcargo agents (referred to as intermediaries). They are supported by Joint Councils. A Joint Councilis responsible for developing, managing and marketing an Air Cargo Programme. It determines theobjective criteria pertaining to financial standing, standards of staff competence, experience andknowledge of air cargo products, suitability of premises, suitability of cargo handling & processingequipment and products and services, for registration of intermediaries in the applicablearea/country. The Joint Council has representation from both airlines and intermediaries as outlinedin the relevant Resolution. The IATA Head of Cargo and FIATA-AFI Chairman serve on the JointCouncil as non-voting Members.IATA CARGO ADVISORY PANEL (ICAP) An IATA Cargo Advisory Panel makes recommendationsto the Cargo Agency Conference for establishment of local criteria pertaining to financial standing,personnel qualification, premises and equipment for registration and retention of Agents in acountry. It consists of not more than nine representatives of appropriate seniority from salesorganization of Member airlines having presence in that country. These representatives, each withexpertise in the areas of cargo handling, sales and financial control, are selected by the AgencyAdministrator from the nominations received.SETTLEMENT AND REMITTANCE COMMITTEE The Settlement & Remittance committee wasestablished in the past to decide payment terms and frequency of payments to be received fromaccredited cargo agents/intermediaries. However, in 2019 its mandate has been transferred to theCargo Agency Conference.GENERAL ASSEMBLY/EXECUTIVE COUNCIL A Cargo General Assembly or A Cargo ExecutiveCouncil is established in certain areas. Their functions & responsibilities are outlined in theapplicable Resolutions.viii

ForewordECONOMIC WATCH PANEL RESOLUTION A permanent Economic Watch Panel is established incertain countries, which in consultation with the recognized national agents association, determinesthe economic and financial indicators and the degree of variation of these indicators which wouldrequire a reappraisal of the existing reporting/remitting frequencies and/or the remittance dateapplicable in the country concerned. An Economic Watch Panel consists of Member airlines'financial and commercial experts including a representative of the national carrier(s) and meets asand when necessary.LOCAL CUSTOMER ADVISORY GROUP–CARGO A Local Customer Advisory Group isestablished by the Cargo Agency Conference wherever a CASS is in operation. Each LCAGCprovides advice to IATA CASS Management on customer service issues and in particular, onestablishing and addressing local needs. The LCAGC may provide advice on matters concerningthe local operation of CASS and on the establishment of local CASS business requirements andenhancements, especially where differences from worldwide policy and standards are sought. Theymay also guide the local CASS Manager on market place activities, development opportunities andother local/area needs.Note: For more information on CAC and its subgroups, please contact IATA Service Center viathe customer portal www.iata.org/csCSC Structure and Sub GroupsCSC is a permanent and autonomous body consisting of representatives from IATA MemberAirlines. The CSC is responsible for the development and maintenance of standards andprocedures for the cargo industry.CARGO SERVICES CONFERENCE (CSC) The CSC establishes standards and takes action onmatters relating to cargo services, including cargo handling, documentation, ULD technicalspecifications, EDI, dangerous goods regulations, live animals and perishable regulations. TheConference also presents the opportunity for discussion of new developments and agreements onhow the air argo industry should change and grow in a multilateral environment. The CSC meets onan annual basis during IATA's World Cargo Symposium event.ix

Cargo Agent's Handbook—Resolution 801—WorldwideCARGO PROCEDURES CONFERENCES MANAGEMENT GROUP (CPCMG) The CPCMGprovides support and guidance in relation to the strategies determined by the Cargo ServicesConference (CSC) and Cargo Agency Conference (CAC). It formulates cargo industry policies andmonitors industry developments and priority issues and develops relevant industry solutions inresponse. The CPCMG also prioritises, assigns and monitors the activities of the various standingConferences sub groups.AIRMAIL PANEL (AMP) The AMP develops and maintains procedures related to all aspects ofairmail handling. As the Basic Airmail Conveyance Rate (BACR) is established by the UniversalPostal Union (UPU), liaison with the UPU on issues pertaining to the carriage of mail by air is a keycomponent of the AMP agenda. Panel members also actively participating in the IATA-UPU ContactCommittee, reviewing airmail automation developments, formulating responses to enhancedsecurity requirements and establishing standard handling procedures.CARGO BUSINESS PROCESSES PANEL (CBPP) The CBPP develops and maintains industrystandards for procedures, documentation and flow of information relating to the air cargo business.These may concern automation issues, air waybill layout, completion and issuance procedures andrelated topics. More recently, there has been a shift in emphasis towards the impact of automationin various areas: handling the cargo, its documentation and the information relating to its movement;and the interface between the airline and the forwarding agent and customs authorities.CARGO DATA INTERCHANGE TASK FORCE (CDITF) The CDITF deals with the technical detailsof EDI message construction, particularly Cargo-IMP, the long-established airline message standardfor EDI. The group is also responsible for maintaining the industry's EDIFACT-based EDImessages, Cargo-FACT. CDITF is responsible for the content of both the Cargo-IMP and CargoFACT Manuals.CARGO XML TASK FORCE (CXMLTF) The objectives of the Cargo XML Task Force are toprovide recommendations to the Cargo Business Processes Panel (CBPP) on XML requirementsfor transportation messages and on the maintenance of the standards as well as to oversee thetechnical development of these XML messages, which will be based as much as possible onexisting messages (e.g. CIMP. IFTMIN) and international standards (i.e. UN/CEFACT CoreComponents and XML Naming and Design Rules).DANGEROUS GOODS BOARD (DGB) The objective of the DGB is to promote the safe transportof dangerous goods by air. This is accomplished by establishing clear, concise and practicalprocedures for shippers, freight forwarders and airlines, which are published as the IATADangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). The DGR, which is based on the ICAO TechnicalInstructions, the legal text for air transport of dangerous goods, is applicable worldwide and includesoperational requirements to facilitate the safe and expeditious transport of dangerous goods by air.The Board meets to consider and review new developments in the international regulatory arena.The Board discusses problems that arise in the carriage of dangerous goods and acts to modify ordevelop new regulations as appropriate.DANGEROUS GOODS TRAINING TASK FORCE (DGTTF) The DGTTF reports to the DangerousGoods Board (DGB) and meets twice a year to review all matters pertaining to dangerous goodstraining. It was established to review, amend and update the IATA Dangerous Goods TrainingProgramme. The contents thereof are current and fully aligned with the IATA Dangerous GoodsRegulations. Other tasks are to maintain and update the dangerous goods instructor's manual andto review third party dangerous goods training programmes submitted for endorsement by IATA.x

ForewordLIVE ANIMALS & PERISHABLES BOARD (LAPB) The LAPB develops regulations for theacceptance, handling and loading of live animals in air transport. The regulations for shipping liveanimals are published in the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR), which is published annually inEnglish, French, and

801 Section 5—Change of Ownership, Legal Status, Name or Address.60 801 Section 6—Review by Agency Commissioner.63 801 Section 7—Collection of Funds; Irregularities and Default (other than under Cargo Accounts