Roles and responsibilities Moving Air Cargo Globally

It is any governmental or non-governmental entity officially designated by a UPU

• Logistics service

• Freight forwarders

• Ground handlers

• Designated Postal Operators

It is the combination of the work of a broker, haulier, freight forwarder, ground handler and aircraft operator into one single company or group, which is why they are also sometimes referred to as ‘integrators’. E

• Aircraft operators

• Express carriers

• Ground handlers

• Airport operator

They offer a service relating to the preparation, storage, carriage and final delivery of goods, including the applicable documentary and facilitation formalities.

• Logistics service

• Freight forwarders

• Ground handlers

• Designated Postal Operators

It is the party designated on the invoice or packing list as the recipient of the goods at the end of the transport movement.

• Broker

• Consignee

• Buyer

• Consignor

They are subcontracted and act on behalf of freight forwarders and/or aircraft operators.

• Logistics service

• Freight forwarders

• Ground handlers

• Designated Postal Operators

It is the entity responsible for the provision and security of the airport infrastructure.

• Aircraft operators

• Express carriers

• Ground handlers

• Airport operator

It is the purchaser of the goods and, in the international trade context, is also known as the importer.

• Broker

• Consignee

• Buyer

• Consignor

Also known as airlines and air carriers, provide air transportation for goods.

• Aircraft operators

• Freight forwarders

• Ground handlers

• Airport operator

It is an independent agent who facilitates the movement of goods from buyer to seller

• Buyer

• Consignee

• Broker

• Consignor

It is a entity or individual who initiates the movement or transport of the goods. In other words, it is the sender

• Broker

• Consignee

• Broker

• Consignor