The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agency has selected the Cargo-XML messaging standard implemented by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to collect advance cross-border information on US export shipments.

The new data format will simplify electronic communication between CBP’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system, airlines and other air cargo stakeholders.

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It will also support a rise in trade, help improve cargo security and enable participation in global commerce through advance electronic data submission for air cargo shipments.

IATA airport, passenger, cargo and security senior vice-president Nick Careen said: “Airlines, freight-forwarders, shippers and border agencies share the common goals of simplifying processes, enhancing efficiency and maximising safety and security.

“The key to achieving this is industry collaboration and standardisation on a global scale.

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"Airlines, freight-forwarders, shippers and border agencies share the common goals of simplifying processes, enhancing efficiency and maximising safety and security."

“Having support for Cargo-XML from the US CBP, one of the world’s largest federal law enforcement agencies, will positively contribute towards the industry achieving its objective – the global adoption of a standard air cargo messaging system.”

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CBP focuses on reducing the considerable number of electronic data interchange (EDI) message formats that are currently supported to process international import and export cargo release data.

IATA supports the US agency by allowing it to publish to the minimal data file specifications for the IATA Cargo-XML messages. 

CBP facilitates the safe transport of air cargo through US airports, ensuring that the goods do not face security issues, are in line with trade laws and reach customers on-time.

IATA’s Cargo XML messaging standard enables the transmission of technically correct data to the US CBP, and helps agents to easily detect freight that contravenes US legislation.   

Image: IATA’s Cargo-XML will enable CBP collect advance cross-border information on US export shipments. Photo: courtesy of IATA.