Cargo Interchange Message Procedures (Cargo-IMP)
Cargo-IMP (Cargo Interchange Message Procedures) is IATA's older standard for text-based cargo messages such as FWB, FFM, FSU and FHL.
Many airlines still use it, but IATA's newer standards are Cargo-XML and ONE Record.
- Code
- Cargo-IMP
Related terms
- Cargo-XMLCargo-XML is IATA's XML standard for air cargo messages.
- FWBAir Waybill MessageFWB (air waybill message) is the Cargo-IMP message that carries the data of an air waybill.
- FFMFlight Manifest MessageFFM (flight manifest message) is the Cargo-IMP message that lists every shipment loaded on a flight, with pieces, weight and ULD.
- ONE RecordONE Record is IATA's standard for sharing shipment data through web APIs, so every party works from one shared record instead of sending messages back and forth.
More in Documents & Messages
- AWBAir WaybillAn air waybill (AWB) is the transport document for an air shipment and the evidence of the contract of carriage between the shipper and the airline.
- e-AWBElectronic Air WaybillAn electronic air waybill (e-AWB) is an air waybill sent as data instead of on paper, using the FWB or XFWB message.
- FBLFreight Booked ListFBL (freight booked list) is the Cargo-IMP message listing all shipments booked on a flight.
- FFAFreight Booking AnswerFFA (freight booking answer) is the Cargo-IMP message an airline sends in reply to a booking request (FFR).
- FFRFreight Booking RequestFFR (freight booking request) is the Cargo-IMP message an agent or forwarder sends to an airline to ask for space on a flight.
- FHLConsolidation List MessageFHL (consolidation list message) is the Cargo-IMP message that lists the house air waybills in a consolidation under one master air waybill.
Belli runs air cargo for airlines, from booking to billing.
Bookings, air waybills, ULD build up and messaging in one system, built with the people who handle the freight.