BEFORE THE 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON, DOC. 

_______________________________ 

Agreements Adopted by the Traffic 

Conferences of the International Docket OSTAir Transport Association 

_______________________________ 

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS 

BY THE 

INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION

 21 April 2011 

 Communications with respect to 

 this document should be sent to: 

 

 Douglas Lavin 

 Regional Vice President – North America 

 International Air Transport Association 

 1776 K St. N.W. #12th Floor 

 Washington, D.C. 20006 

 (202)293-9292 
Summary DOCKET: OST- DOT ORDER: pending 

Date: 21 April 2011 

Filing fee/IATA Acct: $183 – CAR002CH01 

US/UST involved?: yes 

Intended effective date: 1 October 2011 

Meeting date/time: 33rd CSC held in Istanbul on 8 March 2011 

Agreement/Minutes: CSC/33/Meet/009/2011 dated 21 April 2011 

Expedited Finally Adopted Resolution 621, 681 and 

Recommended Practice 1665 

 

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT

 Pursuant to statements submitted by Member airlines of the International Air Transport 

Association (IATA), the undersigned has been constituted to be their attorney-in-fact for filing with 

the Department of Transportation copies of agreements adopted by the IATA Traffic Conferences. 

 On their behalf, and pursuant to Sections 41308 and 41309 of Title 49 of the United 

States Code and Parts 303.03, 303.05 and 303.30(c) of Title 14 of the Code of Federal 

Regulations, I am filing with the Department this application for approval of an IATA 

agreement. 

 

 This agreement and related factual and explanatory materials and documentation required 

by 14 C.F.R. 303.31 and Department and Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) precedent are 

contained in the IATA Traffic Conference documentation summarized above. 

 

 This agreement arises from the continuing process of Services Conferences through 

which IATA Member airlines establish standardized facilitation arrangements intended to ease 

international air transportation and interline procedures. This agreement was developed in the 

context of prior Department and CAB ruling addressing related agreements which reflected 

regulatory and market conditions then in effect. The present agreement, which makes 

amendments to the framework agreements forming the charter for ongoing facilitation programs 

or creates new agreements pursuant to that framework, should be viewed as part of a dynamic 

process of IATA Member airline adjustment to governmental and economic factors. 

 

 On previous occasions, the Department and CAB have found these framework 

agreements to be consistent with the public interest. The present agreement does not impair the 

previous bases for approval and themselves are not adverse to the public interest. Moreover, 

approval of this agreement, which reflects compromises among the differing economic and 

social philosophies of the many nations whose airlines are parties, will advance the public 

interest in maintaining good aviation relations with other countries. 

 

 We request early approval by the Department pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 41309 and the grant 

of full antritrust immunity pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 41308. The conferral of full antitrust immunity 

would be in the public interest and necessary for the transaction to proceed. This agreement is a 
product of the IATA Services Conferences which the Department found to be anticompetitive 

but nevertheless approved and immunized in Order 85-5-32 (May 6, 1985) on foreign policy and 

comity grounds. 

 

 The agreement embodies amendments to services resolutions/recommended practices that 

have been previously approved and immunized or creates new resolutions/recommended 

practices pursuant to the framework forming the charter for ongoing facilitation programs. 

Therefore, consistent with the Department’s policy of immunizing amendments coextensively 

with the underlying agreement, the subject agreement should be granted immunity. 

 

 Respectfully submitted: 

 _____________________________ 

 Douglas Lavin 

 Regional Vice President – North America 

 International Air Transport Association 

 Attorney-in-fact 

 
 

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Douglas Lavin 

21 April 2011 

Date Served 
CSC/32 Agenda – Second Transmittal 

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INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION 

FINALLY ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS 

NORMAL FILING 

33rd CARGO SERVICES CONFERENCE 

(CSC/33) 

Istanbul, 8 March 2011 
 MEMORANDUM 

 CSC/33/Meet/009/2011 

TO: All Members of IATA 

Cargo Services Conference Accredited Representatives 

 

CC: IATA Regional Directors/Cargo Managers 

Members, Cargo Procedures Conferences Management Group 

IATA/FIATA Consultative Council 

Members, IATA Strategic Partners – Cargo Services 

FROM: Secretary, Cargo Services Conference 

DATE: 21 April 2011 

SUBJECT: FINALLY ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS – 

33rd Cargo Services Conference (CSC/33) – 8 March 2011 

Istanbul, Turkey 

NORMAL RESOLUTIONS 621 and 681 

NORMAL RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 1665

Please find attached Resolutions 621 and 681, and Recommended Practice 1665, as finally 

adopted at CSC/33 for normal effectiveness. 

The filing period runs from 1 May 2011 to 30 June 2011, with an intended effective date of 1 

October 2011. The final effectiveness date will be communicated to Members by a Declaration of 

Effectiveness Memorandum as soon as all required government approvals have been obtained. 

Members are requested to file the Resolutions and Recommended Practices with their 

Government authorities where required, and to advise IATA Secretariat of their Government’s 

action by 30 June 2011, the end of the filing period. As usual, filing formalities with the U.S. 

Department of Transportation and the Canadian Transportation Agency will be handled by the 

IATA Geneva office. 

Please note that the Resolutions and Recommended Practices will be declared effective upon 

receipt of the required Government approvals, in accordance with Resolutions 001 and 006. 

Frederic Leger 

Head Cargo Business Process and Standards, IATA 

Attachments. 
FINALLY ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS SUMMARY

The following Resolutions and Recommended Practices emanating from CSC/33 are requested for 

approval. The intended effective date is 1 October 2011. 

Resolution/ Recommended Practice Summary of Amendment 

RESOLUTION 621 

IATA Live Animals and Perishables Board 

(Amending) 

The current LAPB “Advisory Panel” was renamed 

‘Advisory Group’ in order to align with the 

Conference governance procedures. 

RESOLUTION 681 

ULD Panel 

(Amending) 

The current ULD “Technical Advisory Panel (TAP)” 

was renamed “Technical Advisory Group (TAG)” in 

order to align with the Conference governance 

procedures. 

RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 1665 

IATA Interline Cargo Claims Procedures 

Agreement – Principles and Practices for 

the Investigation and Disposition of Air 

Cargo Claims 

(Amending) 

A clarifying amendment to provide an example of 

‘other satisfactory evidence’ as the proof of the 

amount of the loss. 
RESOLUTION 621 

IATA LIVE ANIMALS AND PERISHABLES BOARD 

CSC(2933) 621 Expiry: Indefinite 

Type: B 

3.8.1 The LAPB shall establish an “Advisory PanelGroup” of government agencies involved in the 

regulation of animal transportation and non-governmental organizations with an interest in animal 

transportation issues, to provide input to the LAPB on agenda items and to propose matters for 

LAPB discussion and/or action. The Advisory Panel shall consist of up to five members appointed 

for terms of two years from the date of appointment. The Advisory Panel Group shall operate by 

consensus in its recommendation and proposal making processes. 

... 
RESOLUTION 681 

ULD PANEL 

CSC(2933) 681 Expiry: Indefinite 

Type: B 

4.5.1 The ULDP shall establish a “Technical Advisory PanelGroup” (TAPTAG) that shall consist of a 

maximum of six members of the IATA Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) (ULD) representing their 

area of expertise and a maximum of six representatives of invited government civil aviation 

authorities. Appointment to the TAP TAG shall be made by the ULDP.

4.5.2 The SPP areas of expertise from which SPP participants in the TAP TAG shall be selected 

are: a) pallets, b) containers c) nets, straps and peripheral equipment and d) airframe 

manufacturers. Terms shall be of two years duration from date of appointment. The TAP TAG shall 

operate by consensus in consultation in their recommendation and proposal making processes to 

the ULDP. 
RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 1665 

IATA INTERLINE CARGO CLAIMS PROCEDURES AGREEMENT – PRINCIPLES AND 

PRACTICES FOR THE INVESTIGATION AND DISPOSITION OF AIR CARGO CLAIMS 

CSC(2633) 1665 Expiry: Indefinite 

 Type: B 

...... 

3.1.3 Before proceeding to process a claim pursuant to the procedures hereinafter provided, the 

claim receiver shall demand from the claimant the following: 

3.1.3.1 a statement setting out the grounds on which the claim is based; 

3.1.3.2 proof of the amount of the loss and how the amount was computed, such as the original or a 

certified copy of the invoice or other satisfactory evidence (e.g. independent appraisal for cost of 

repair, etc.) of the value for all the goods in the shipment; and 

3.1.3.3 the air waybill or Receipt for the Cargo or a photostatic copy thereof. 

...... 
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INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION 

MINUTES 

33rd Cargo Services Conference 

(CSC/33)

Istanbul, Turkey 

8 March 2011 

800 Place Victoria, P.O.Box 113, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H4Z 1M1
MEMORANDUM 

CSC/33/Meet/006/2011 

TO: All Members of IATA 

Cargo Services Conference Accredited Representatives 

CC: IATA Regional Directors/ IATA Cargo Managers 

Members, Cargo Procedures Conferences Management Group 

IATA/FIATA Consultative Council 

Members, IATA Strategic Partners – Cargo Services 

FROM: Secretary, Cargo Services Conference 

DATE: 12 April 2011 

SUBJECT: MINUTES – 33rd Cargo Services Conference (CSC/33) 

Istanbul, Turkey – 8 March 2011

Please find attached the Minutes of the 33rd meeting of the Cargo Services Conference 

(CSC/33) held in Istanbul, Turkey on 8 March 2011. 

Sincerely, 

Frederic Leger 

Head of Cargo Business Process 

Attachments. 
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Table of Co nte n ts 

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Page No. 

A/1 Opening of Meeting and Legal Context 3 

A/2 Examination of Credentials of Accredited 

Representatives 

3 

A/3 Adoption of Agenda 5

A/4 Order of Business 5 

A/5 Approval of Minutes of CSC/32 5 

A/6 Action Items from CSC/32 5 

A/7 Effectiveness Status of Resolutions 6 

A/8 Effectiveness Dates of Resolutions Adopted 6 

A/9 Election of Members – Airmail Panel (AMP) 7 

A/10 Election of Members – Cargo Business Processes Panel 

(CBPP) 

8 

A/11 Election of Members – Dangerous Goods Board (DGB) 9 

A/12 Election of Members – Live Animals and Perishables 

Board (LAPB) 

9 

A/13 Election of Members – ULD Panel (ULDP) 10 

A/97 Any Other Business 21

A/98 Date and Place of Next Conference 21 

A/99 Close of Meeting 21 

POLICY ITEMS 

P/1 Time and Temperature Task Force (TTTF) structure 11 

P/2 ULD RFID Survey 11

P/3 Advance Cargo Information EU Survey 12 

P/4 Cargo Security Governance 14 

P/5 2010 CSC Achievements and 2011 CSC Work Plan 15 

P/6 Automation of CSC Mail Votes 15 

VOTING ITEMS 

V/1 Recommended Practice 1630 – Cargo Security 15 

V/2 Resolution 681 – ULD Panel 17 

V/3 Resolution 621 – IATA Live Animals and Perishables 

Board 

17 

V/4 Recommended Practice 1677 – Framework for a Service 

Agreement 

17 

V/5 Resolution 656 – Automated Data Interchange with 

Customs 

18 

V/6 Recommended Practice 1665 – IATA Interline Cargo 

Claims Procedures Agreement – Principles and Practices 

18 
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REPORTS

CSC Reports 

R/1 Airmail Panel (AMP) 19 

R/2 Cargo Business Processes Panel (CBPP) 19 

R/3 Cargo Data Interchange Task Force (CDITF) 19 

R/4 Cargo XML Task Force (CXMLTF) 19 

R/5 Dangerous Goods Board (DGB) 19 

R/6 Dangerous Goods Training Task Force (DGTTF) 20 

R/7 Live Animals & Perishables Board (LAPB) and Time and 

Temperature Task Force (TTTF) 

20 

R/8 ULD Panel (ULDP) 20 

R/9 ULD Operational Advisory Group (ULDOAG) 20 

Other Reports 

R/10 Cargo Publications 20

R/11 Passenger Services Conference (PSC) 21 

R/12 Strategic Partnership Program – Cargo 21 

R/13 Airport Services Committee (ASC) 21 

R/14 IATA Ground Handling Council (IGHC) 21 
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

Agenda Item A/1: Opening of Meeting and Legal Context

M/001 The CSC Chairman, Mr. Todd Frazier (FX), opened the 33rd Cargo Services 

Conference (CSC/33) at 13:05 hours local time on Tuesday, 8 March 2011 at the Hilton 

Istanbul Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. The attendance record is in Attachment ‘A’ of these 

Minutes. He thanked the sponsors Turkish Airlines and Turkish Airlines Cargo for 

hosting the meeting. 

M/002 The meeting was convened by the Call of Meeting Memorandum 

CSC/33/Meet/001/2011 dated 24 November 2010. Agenda documentation was

circulated thereafter. 

M/003 Mr. Carlos Tornero (XB), IATA’s Senior Legal Counsel, introduced himself and

then read the competition law compliance briefing statement, which is found in its 

entirety in Attachment ‘B’ of these Minutes. He added that if discussions were found 

inadvertently approaching any area outside the legal context of the meeting, he would

intervene and guide the Conference accordingly. He added that he has reviewed the 

Agenda and found it appropriate for discussion by the Cargo Services Conference. 

Agenda Item A/2: Examination of Credentials of Accredited Representatives

M/004 The Credentials of the Accredited Representatives in attendance at the meeting 

were examined and found to be in order. It was confirmed that the quorum was

achieved. 

M/005 The Chairman requested everyone in the room to briefly introduce themselves. 

M/006 After the introductions were completed, the Chairman welcomed the guest 

speaker, Mr. Des Vertannes (XB), IATA’s new Global Head of Cargo and invited him to 

address the Conference: 

Chairman: 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have an important guest with us this afternoon. 

I would like introduce to you a person whose credits comprise a broad-based and most 

impressive 41-year career in the Air Cargo Industry: 

• He started off with British Airways in 1970, holding several management posts 

over a period of 14 years, including that of Cargo Manager, Gulf States and 

Saudi Arabia. 

• In 1984, he established and managed his own forwarding business 

• Then joined Air Canada as General Manager of Cargo in 1991. 
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• Following, was a move to the ground handler Menzies Aviation, where he served 

as Chief Executive of Air Menzies International, as well as Managing Director of 

Menzies' world cargo activities. 

• Subsequently, he moved to Gulf Air's Cargo Division. 

• And from there to Etihad Airways, as Executive Vice-President of Cargo. 

• Since our last Conference meeting, we were most fortunate to have him join the 

IATA organization in mid-2010. 

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my great pleasure to present to you Mr. Des Vertannes, 

IATA’s new Global Head of Cargo 

M/007 Mr. Vertannes (XB) thanked the Chairman for the warm welcome and briefed the

Conference as follows: 

• Congratulations to the Cargo Services Conference (CSC) for your active role in

shaping, changing, and improving the air cargo industry 

• Your achievements for 2010 include development of XML standards, 

enhancements to Cargo-IMP, developing the standards and protocols to support 

our very fundamental programs of e-freight, e-AWB, Secure Freight. 

• I personally thank you on behalf of IATA for the great work done to move the

industry forward. 

• So where do we go from here? Developing standards and achieving these 

results pale into insignificance if we don’t get adoption and we don’t get broad 

industry use of these standards. 

• Do we see the benefits of increasingly improved standards across every field of

activity? We need to find ways to measure the implementation and proliferation

of the standards and bring that back to you so that you are encouraged to

continue active participation. 

• Security has become the topical issue, challenging us right across the board. We

have to make sure we are in the forefront with the regulatory bodies, to try and

contribute. We need to listen to their concerns, provide support and more 

importantly provide solutions. 

• As we go forward we’ll develop the principles and procedures and standards that 

will continue to support the Secure Freight initiative, which is fundamental to the

countries where the supply chain infrastructure is not in place. 

• On e-freight, it is a shame that we are still debating about electronic trading in the 

21st century when our children and grandchildren are trading and purchasing on 

the internet electronically. We should be self-critical, but we should also be selfmotivated. We have to overcome the obstacles ahead of us. You should take a

leap forward within your own domain, whatever you come and contribute to

future, in your discussions that as we tackle e-freight this year and scale up to

10% penetration on the live trade lines. 

• There are airlines, especially in the US, who are very electronically minded in 

terms of technology use, but the customs authorities are not going to allow them

to trade electronically for quite some time. That’s outside of their influence. But 

what I would ask you to do is to encourage your overseas offices and your 

alliance partners to work with you on the inbound. If the collective groups focused 

on the inbounds, the volumes that could be generated in terms of e-freight from 

the big hubs of Frankfurt, Paris, London, Milan, Madrid, Amsterdam would be

immense. So it’s do-able, we have to go out there and encourage it. 

• We want to continue to grow our XML competency. XML is growing in use in the 

transfer of data. 
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• The Cargo Services Conference does not seem to get the recognition it

deserves. Please make sure the work that you are doing is being recognized

even within your own airline. We will make sure that message is heard by the 

Heads of Cargo at the Cargo Committee that the success of this group is 

paramount to the success of our industry. 

M/008 The Chairman thanked Mr. Vertannes (XB) for his presence and for the

encouraging words. 

Agenda Item A/3: Adoption of Agenda

M/009 The Agenda of the CSC/33 was adopted. 

Agenda Item A/4: Order of Business

M/010 Conference support was obtained for the order of business. 

Agenda Item A/5: Approval of Minutes of CSC/32

M/011 The Conference unanimously approved the Minutes of CSC/32 with no changes 

to the draft.

Agenda Item A/6: Action Items from CSC/32

M/012 Mr. Ben Behanan (XB) confirmed that all the action items from CSC/32 have 

been completed as summarized in the agenda item. 

M/013 A Member asked for clarification from IATA Legal whether the "Old Resolution

600b" AWB stock printed before 30 December 2009 may still be tendered after 30 June 

2011. 

M/014 Mr. Tornero (XB) mentioned that Members wishing to exhaust existing AWB

stock with any of the previous versions of Resolution 600b have time until 31 December 

2011 to do so, subject to the condition that they amend their Conditions of Carriage for 

Cargo or tariffs to incorporate the "currently effective" Resolution 600b Conditions of 

Contract, and they send a notice of the terms and conditions of the "currently effective" 

Resolution 600b to their shipper and forwarder clients. 

M/015 Mr. Leger (XB) suggested that a communication be circulated to the industry 

reminding them of the end of the transition period to switch to the currently effective 

version of the AWB Conditions of Contract. 

M/016 A Member mentioned that given it takes some time for airlines to process through 

their air waybill stocks, it would be useful to have a statement from IATA on the general

consequence of an old AWB being used after the transition period and the effect it might

have on a claim, etc. 
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M/017 Mr. Tornero (XB) mentioned that it is important to recognize that Resolution 600a 

and 600b are mandatory among IATA airlines for purposes of multilateral interlining. 

M/018 A Member asked whether the “old” AWB Conditions of Contract with 17 SDRs 

liability limit could be used after 31 December 2011. 

M/019 Mr. Tornero (XB) mentioned that the currently effective AWB conditions of

contract should be used. He added that a clarifying notice would be sent to Members 

after Conference as suggested by the Secretary, and if there are any specific questions 

after, he would be happy to address them. 

ACTION: IATA Legal 

Secretary Note: A clarifying notice on Resolution 600b was circulated to CSC members

and industry stakeholders on 21 March 2011. 

Notice_Resolution60

0b_March2011.pdf

M/020 The Chairman cautioned that Members should keep a watch on their AWB stock 

as there is a possibility for the revision of the MC99 liability limits every 5 years due to

the inflation adjustment clause in the Convention. He added that perhaps it is one more

reason for Members to accelerate the move towards e-freight and eliminate the paper 

AWB. 

Agenda Item A/7: Effectiveness Status of Resolutions

M/021 The Chairman mentioned that all Resolutions and Recommended Practices 

adopted at CSC/32 have been given government approval status and declared effective.

He reminded Members to ensure to file the Resolutions and Recommended Practices 

adopted by Conference with their respective government authorities. 

M/022 Mr. Behanan (XB) mentioned that amendments to Resolutions 600i and 

Recommended Practice 1601 and 1670 adopted by the Conference through CSC Mail

Votes S069, S070, and S071, respectively, to align with the liability limits in the new 

Resolution 600b were approved by the US DoT and have been declared effective

thereinafter.

M/023 The effectiveness status of resolutions was noted. 

Agenda Item A/8: Effectiveness Dates of Resolutions Adopted

M/024 The Conference endorsed the effectiveness dates. 

M/025 The Conference agreed that the effectiveness date for each of the voting items be

determined when the item was discussed. 
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Agenda Item A/9: Election of Members – Airmail Panel (AMP)

M/026 The Chairman congratulated the re-elected and the newly elected AMP 

members. He added that there were some remaining vacancies and requested

Secretariat to provide an update. 

M/027 Mr. Behanan (XB) mentioned that a new vacancy was listed in the second

transmittal due to the departure of the member and subsequent to the second transmittal 

there was an additional vacancy due to the departure of another; therefore there were

two remaining vacancies on the AMP. He added that three nominations were received 

from BA, DL, and 5X respectively. 

M/028 The Chairman asked if there were any additional nominations from the floor. 

 

M/029 There were no additional nominations. It was agreed that voting would be

conducted after Conference for the two remaining vacancies and that Secretariat will

circulate a Voting Ballot to Members along with the details of the nominees. 

ACTION: IATA Secretariat 

M/030 The new AMP membership was endorsed by Conference. 

Secretary Note: Voting was conducted after CSC/33. Based on the votes received, the

following individuals were declared elected for the terms shown: 

John Chisholm (BA) 3 years New 

Nick Whalen (DL) 2 years New 

The new AMP membership is as follows: 

No. Member Term of Office 

1 Barbara Johnston (AC) 2011 2012 2013 2014

2 Michael Thomasen (SK) 2011 2012 2013 2014

3 Eric Pouille (AF) 2011 2012 2013 2014

4 Mark Gilbert (AA) CHAIR 2011 2012 2013

5 David Thompson (QF) 2011 2012 2013

6 John Chisholm (BA) 2011 2012 2013

7 Nick Whalen (DL) 2011 2012 

8 Bob Uttmark (UA) 2011 2012 

9 Ron D. Stevens (FX) 2011 2012 

10 Bernd Foerster (LX) 2011

11 Martina Goergen (LH) 2011

12 Junichi Michael Sylvester Nonoyama (JL) 2011
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Agenda Item A/10: Election of Members – Cargo Business Process Panel (CBPP)

M/031 The Chairman congratulated the re-elected CBPP member. He added that there 

were some remaining vacancies and requested Secretariat to provide an update. 

M/032 Mr. Behanan (XB) mentioned that there were three remaining vacancies on the

CBPP as listed in the second transmittal. He added that one nomination was received

from DL. 

M/033 The Chairman asked if there were any additional nominations from the floor. 

M/034 There were no additional nominations. The DL nominee was declared elected to 

the CBPP and it was agreed that for the two remaining vacancies, Members would be 

provided 10 days after Conference to submit nominations to the Secretariat. 

Miffy Wiggs (DL) 4 years New 

ACTION: CSC/ IATA Secretariat 

M/035 The CBPP Chairman (Mr. Jean Dunaux, AF) mentioned that it is an important

group and requested Members to consider participation in the group as an expression of

confidence that Conference has in the group because the CBPP makes a lot of

decisions that impact trade. 

M/036 Mr. Leger (XB) who is also the Secretary of the CBPP mentioned that the CBPP 

was involved in the development of the e-AWB standards and it is currently working on

Cargo Security, XML standards and Customs aspects. The CBPP also liaises with 

forwarders on different procedures. He mentioned that it is a key industry group and

urged Members to consider participation in the group. 

M/037 The Chairman also expressed his support for the request from the CBPP 

Chairman and the Secretary. 

M/038 The new CBPP membership was endorsed by Conference. 

Secretary Note: Members were requested to submit nominations by 23 March 2011.

One nomination was received from BA. There was no voting as the number of

nominations was fewer than the number of vacancies. Accordingly, the following

individual was declared elected for the term shown: 

Malcolm Fowler (BA) 4 years New 

The new CBPP membership is as follows: 

No. Member Term of Office 

1 Lisette Schweiger (AC) 2011 2012 2013 2014

2 Miffy Wiggs (DL) 2011 2012 2013 2014

3 Malcolm Fowler (BA) 2011 2012 2013 2014

4 Dick Dougherty (AA) 2011 2012 2013 
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5 Nazim Ros (SQ) 2011 2012 2013 

6 Leung Sai Ho Simon (CX) 2011 2012 2013 

7 Jean Dunaux (AF) CHAIR 2011 2012 

8 Todd Frazier (FX) 2011 2012 

9 Franco Nanna (CV) 2011 2012 

10 Axel Klein (LH) 2011

11 Vacant 2011

12 Ola Atteya Ibrahim Shawer (MS) 2011

 

Agenda Item A/11: Election of Members – Dangerous Goods Board (DGB)

M/039 The Chairman congratulated the re-elected and newly elected DGB members. 

M/040 The new DGB membership was endorsed by Conference. 

No. Member Term of Office 

1 Richard Blenkush (DL) 2011 2012 2013 2014

2 Peter Liang LIU (CI) 2011 2012 2013 2014

3 Yannawit Sangsook (TG) 2011 2012 2013 2014

4 P. Balasubramanian (EK) 2011 2012 2013

5 Trevor Howard (AC) 2011 2012 2013

6 Mohamed Nasir Abdul Hanif (MH) 2011 2012 2013

7 Laurence Willoughby (QF) 2011 2012

8 Alex McCulloch (5X) 2011 2012

9 Dennis Kampman (KL) 2011 2012

10 Patrick N. Oppenheimer (FX) CHAIR 2011

11 François Jacquemont (AF) 2011

12 Gajandran Sokayan (SQ) 2011

Agenda Item A/12: Election of Members – Live Animals and Perishables Board 

(LAPB)

M/041 The Chairman congratulated the re-elected LAPB members. He added that there 

was one remaining vacancy and requested Secretariat to provide an update. 

M/042 Mr. Behanan (XB) mentioned that further to the second transmittal there was a

new vacancy due to the recent departure of a member. He added that two nominations 

were received from AC and TA respectively. 

 

M/043 The Chairman asked if there were any additional nominations from the floor. 

M/044 There were no additional nominations. It was agreed that voting would be

conducted after Conference for the remaining vacancy and that Secretariat will circulate 

a Voting Ballot to Members, along with the details of the nominees. 

ACTION: IATA Secretariat 
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M/045 The new LAPB membership was endorsed by Conference. 

Secretary Note: Voting was conducted after CSC/33. Based on the votes received, the

following individual was declared elected for the term shown:

Stephanie Kirkham (AC) 3 years New 

The new LAPB membership is as follows: 

No. Member Term of Office 

1 Mériem Touisi-Saadi (AF) 2011 2012 2013 2014

2 Bruce Clemmons (FX) CHAIR 2011 2012 2013 2014

3 Rath Pukkoh (TG) 2011 2012 2013 2014

4 Cyndi Brown (DL) 2011 2012 2013

5 Stephanie Kirkham (AC) 2011 2012 2013

6 Joyce Fung (CX) 2011 2012 2013

7 Nicolaus Walzik (LH) 2011 2012 

8 Gajandran Sokayan (SQ) 2011 2012

9 Thomas Williams (CO) 2011 2012 

10 Aynur Rasulova (EK) 2011

11 M. Walaa M. Yousri (MS) 2011

12 Ibrahim Mohamed Salleh (MH) 2011

Agenda Item A/13: Election of Members – ULD Panel (ULDP)

M/046 The Chairman congratulated the re-elected ULDP members. He added that there

were some remaining vacancies and requested Secretariat to provide an update. 

M/047 Mr. Behanan (XB) mentioned that further to the second transmittal there were 

two new vacancies due to the recent departure of two members. He added that one

nomination was received from AF. 

 

M/048 The Member from GF (Mr. Khalid Faqih) volunteered to nominate himself to the 

ULDP. 

M/049 The Chairman asked if there were any additional nominations from the floor. 

M/050 The new ULDP membership was endorsed by Conference. 

Secretary Note: Voting was conducted after CSC/33 to determine the term of office of 

the two nominees. Based on the votes received, the following are the terms of the two 

nominees: 

Kareen Lionnet-Zadros (AF) 3 years New 

Khalid Mustafa Faqih (GF) 2 years New 
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The new ULDP membership is as follows: 

No. Member Term of Office 

1 Marcus Doyle (FX) 2011 2012 2013 2014

2 Willem Roukens Frits (KL) 2011 2012 2013 2014

3 Ruilin Li (CA) 2011 2012 2013 2014

4 Kareen Lionnet-Zadros (AF) 2011 2012 2013

5 Carl Frey (AA) 2011 2012 2013

6 Mandour A. Karim Mandour (MS) 2011 2012 2013

7 Urs Wiesendanger (AC) CHAIR 2011 2012

8 Khalid Mustafa Faqih (GF) 2011 2012 

9 Richard O’Marra (5X) 2011 2012 

10 Zeljko Vukicevic (LH) 2011

11 David Dubois (CV) 2011

12 Toru Nakano (JL) 2011

POLICY ITEMS

Agenda Item P/1: Time and Temperature Task Force (TTTF) Structure 

M/051 The Chairman introduced the item and mentioned that the TTTF was originally 

formed as a temporary group under the Live Animals and Perishables Board (LAPB) and

due to the important nature of the work done, it was proposed to make it a permanent

body under the LAPB. He added that the membership structure was redrafted with input 

from the Cargo Procedures Conferences Management Group (CPCMG) and is now 

being presented to Conference for endorsement. 

M/052 Mr. Leger (XB) added that it is an important group and that, in addition to airlines,

the group also comprised of other supply chain stakeholders such as forwarders, ground

handlers, pharmaceutical industry representatives, etc. He mentioned that the group has 

provided recommendations to amend Chapter 17 of the Perishable Cargo Regulations 

(PCR), and they are developing a roadmap for the transportation of time and 

temperature sensitive shipments. 

M/053 The revised TTTF Terms of Reference were endorsed by Conference. 

Agenda Item P/2: ULD RFID Survey 

M/054 Mr. Zhi Yong LIAO (XB), the Secretary of the ULD Panel (ULDP) briefed the 

Conference about the survey on the use of RFID to identify ULDs and presented the

results of the survey. He added that although Recommended Practice 1640 (RP1640)

was delegated to the Cargo Business Processes Panel (CBPP), neither the CBPP nor 

the ULDP appeared to have the expertise on RFID technology and suggested the 

formation of an industry working group comprised of experts from airlines and RFID 

manufacturers to review RP 1640. 
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M/055 The Member from AF mentioned that RP 1640 needs to be reviewed, as it was 

drafted 14 years ago and there appear to be big gaps in technology today (For example, 

RP1640 recommends use of the same technology for ground service equipment and 

ULDs. However, it should not be the case as ground service equipment can use active

RFID whereas ULDs need to have passive RFID as they are carried in aircraft. RP1640

recommends the use of a single tag per ULD. When using passive RFID this would 

require installation of multiple sensors to be able to read it correctly. Instead, by having 

two tags per ULD, the tags could be read irrespective of the position of the ULD). He 

added that AF has been working on the use of RFID on ULDs for several years and has 

now extended it to an industry group. The technology recommended in RP 1640 needs 

to be an open technology to be accepted by everyone for interlining purposes. He further 

added that AF would highly recommend the formation of an IATA industry working group 

where people can share their experiences with RFID so that RP1640 can be amended to

be better adapted to the needs of today’s industry. 

M/056 The Chairman mentioned that there appeared to be a need for an industry group 

on RFID. Under the Conferences structure, the Cargo Procedures Conferences 

Management Group (CPCMG) has the authority to establish task forces. The Chairman

recommended that a proposal be submitted to the CPCMG to consider the creation of

the group. The Terms of Reference of the group would be developed by CPCMG in

conjunction with the ULDP. 

M/057 A Member suggested that the group report to both CBPP and ULDP as the

ULDP has the ULD experts and CBPP can check to ensure that what is suggested is 

wide enough to suit industry needs. 

M/058 A Member mentioned that while formalizing the proposed RFID industry working 

group, it must be ensured that people with the right expertise are included, such as 

engineers, aircraft manufacturers, etc. 

M/059 A Member mentioned that ULD third party logistics providers should also be 

considered.

M/060 The Chairman suggested that the Terms of Reference be developed by the 

CPCMG incorporating the mentioned recommendations and it could be modified 

subsequently if necessary. 

ACTION: IATA Secretariat/CPCMG 

M/061 The Conference endorsed the formation of a new RFID industry working group. 

Agenda Item P/3: Advance Cargo Information EU Survey 

M/062 Ms. Linda Ristagno (XB), the Area 2 coordinator of the Customs Advisory Group

(CUSAG), briefed the Conference on the EU ICS survey and its results. It appeared that

most of the airlines and freight forwarders were ready for implementation, but some

Member States and some Services Providers were not. 

M/063 Mr. Leger (XB) added that IATA has been asked to be the interface between the

European Commission and IATA Member airlines. Therefore, any questions or 
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comments should be sent to IATA who will present them to the EU helpdesk. As soon as 

a reply is received it will be communicated to the Member. 

M/064 Mr. Leger (XB) also mentioned that IATA had organized an industry awareness 

session in June 2010 to provide information on the new EU ICS/ECS requirements and 

the changes that were made to standards to meet the new requirements. Additionally, 

representatives from the Commission were invited to provide feedback and to answer

questions. Mr. Leger asked for the Conference’s feedback on whether there was a need

for a similar event to understand the situation after the go-live, and to identify remaining 

concerns or if Members felt that they have all the required information and that it is 

working perfectly fine. 

M/065 The Chairman requested for a show of hands regarding the organization of an 

industry session as suggested by Secretariat. 

M/066 The majority of the Members indicated that they would like IATA to organize an

industry session. 

M/067 A Member suggested holding the session through a webinar. 

M/068 Another Member suggested holding the session after the end of the grace period. 

M/069 A Member suggested that perhaps the session should be held before the end of

the grace period to help Members to prepare. 

M/070 Mr. Leger (XB) mentioned that he would coordinate with the CPCMG to agree on

a proposed date. 

ACTION: IATA Secretariat/CPCMG 

M/071 A Member asked if there was any harmonization for the penalties among the

Member States during the grace period. 

M/072 Ms. Ristagno (XB) confirmed that there was no standardization for penalties and

each EU Member State will apply its own rules, but there was a harmonization for the 

grace period as the EU will inform the Member States on when the grace period will end. 

She added that a request had been sent to EU for guidance and a clear statement

regarding the grace period and applicable penalties, as such a directive appeared to be 

missing currently. 

M/073 A Member mentioned that a communication recently received from Spanish 

Customs, that they were anticipating the end of the grace period and asked if IATA could 

clarify with the Commission whether they would notify IATA regarding the end of the

grace period.

M/074 A Member mentioned that there needs to be uniformity for the grace period 

among the EU Member States. 

M/075 A Member mentioned that the grace period is a maximum of six months which is 

extended on a bi-monthly basis. If there is a difference between the grace period

between Member States it should be reported to the EU. 
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M/076 A Member mentioned that they have been working very well with the Customs 

authorities but the main problem they faced was the lack of FHL data from the Freight 

Forwarders and asked if IATA could help to communicate this matter to forwarders 

through FIATA. 

M/077 Mr. Leger (XB) mentioned that a communication would be sent to FIATA with

concern from the airlines regarding the lack of data from freight forwarders. They will

also be invited to the industry session so that the matter can be discussed. 

ACTION: IATA Secretariat/CPCMG 

Agenda Item P/4: Cargo Security Governance 

M/078 Mr. Leger (XB) mentioned that currently in IATA, there is a lack of a specific 

working group on cargo and mail security. When IATA is asked by ICAO, WCO, national 

or regional regulators to provide comments and feedback on cargo security, it is difficult

to do so without having the back up from the industry and without a strong industry 

position on cargo and mail security. He mentioned that the proposed solution is to create

a Cargo Security Task Force that would help to develop a strong industry position, to 

lobby regulators, to communicate to the industry regarding important changes to review 

and to provide feedback on IATA material on cargo security including the IATA Security 

manual, training programs and also on non-IATA material, such as ICAO Annex 17, 

which is implemented in the national regulations.

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M/079 The Chairman asked if this group was the same as the one mentioned in the 

Second Transmittal as the name appeared to be mentioned differently. 

M/080 Mr. Leger (XB) confirmed that it was the same group and that since it was still in 

the initial stages of defining the group, after discussion with the IATA Safety Operations 

and Infrastructure Department, the name of the group was proposed to be changed from 

“Cargo & Mail Security Forum” to “Cargo Security Task Force”. The membership was 

changed from 20 members to 12 members, etc. He added that the objective of the

proposal is to seek Conference endorsement on the approach and the need for such a

group. 

M/081 A Member asked if the group would be under the Conferences structure.

M/082 Mr. Tornero (XB) mentioned that in IATA there were several standing 

Committees under the IATA Board of Governors such as the Legal Committee, Audit

Committee, Cargo Committee, Operations Committee, etc. These Committees have sub

committees and subgroups and in this case, the Cargo Security Task Force was seen as

a subgroup of the Security Executive Group (SEG) under the IATA Operations 

Committee. He added that although the group was unfortunately named as a Task 

Force, it is not a Conference body. It would be an advisory group that would provide

recommendations to the Cargo Committee and the Operations Committee. 

M/083 A Member commented that security issues are usually dealt with at a corporate 

level and not by cargo, so the approach seemed to be right. 
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M/084 The Conference endorsed the formation of the new Cargo Security Task Force. 

Agenda Item P/5: 2010 CSC Achievements and 2011 CSC Work Plan 

M/085 Mr. Leger (XB) presented the 2010 Achievements and thanked the Conference 

for their support and work done during the year. He also presented the 2011 Plans and 

added that if there were any specific updates to be recommended, Members are 

requested to send them to Secretariat. 

M/086 The Conference endorsed the 2011 CSC Plans.

Agenda Item P/6: Automation of CSC Mail Votes 

M/087 The Chairman mentioned that the proposal was to use an automated tool to

facilitate the Mail Vote process. 

M/088 The Conference endorsed the proposed automation of the CSC Mail Votes. 

VOTING ITEMS

Agenda Item V/1: Recommended Practice 1630 – Cargo Security 

M/089 Mr. Leger (XB) briefed Members on the approach, the development of the 

standard consignment security declaration layout, and the proposed amendment to 

Recommended Practice 1630. 

M/090 The Chairman added that the security declaration is not just for the European 

Union but it is intended as a standard template that could be used for any of the

regulators who are requesting to provide security information by paper or by electronic 

messaging. 

M/091 Mr. Leger (XB) mentioned that having an industry standard will help to lobby 

regulators in countries that are yet to implement security regulations, so that when they 

implement new regulations, these would hopefully follow closely the existing standards

provided by ICAO and IATA and already implemented by the industry. 

M/092 A Member asked if it was possible to have a single cargo security declaration

agreement with a Regulated Agent that all cargo coming from them would be secure, 

similar to the conditions of contract in the EDI agreement for e-AWBs. 

M/093 Mr. Leger (XB) mentioned that cargo from regulated agents are considered as 

secure, however the regulators want a per shipment notification that the Regulated

Agent has ascertained that the cargo is secure, and this notification has to be provided

in paper or electronic form. He added that since some regulators are willing to accept the

electronic security declaration, perhaps the inclusion of a security information statement

into the e-AWB agreement could be an approach to be considered for the future. 

M/094 The Chairman added that when the EC put forward the Import and Export

regulations and then they added the security requirements, the existing messaging could 

not accommodate those security elements and that is why some of the new codes were
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created and adopted through the CBPP, to be able to provide that information. But

following the recent security events, it became ever more necessary to have a standard

format. 

M/095 A Member asked if IATA could lobby regulators to accept the proposed

consignment security declaration as there were many security directives being issued, 

especially by the United States. 

M/096 Mr. Leger (XB) mentioned that IATA is in dialogue with the various regulators 

around the world and some of the regulators were also part of the Electronic Security

Declaration Advisory Group such as EC, UK DfT, Netherland, etc. IATA has presented 

the proposed security declaration to a large group of regulators at several meetings at 

ICAO, WCO, etc. Regulators have provided positive acknowledgement that it is the right 

approach. However, it is very difficult to get a formal endorsement from the regulators as 

they were hesitant to endorse any one standard. He further added that IATA is working 

on the revision of ICAO Annex 17 with regulators from Canada, Australia, US, EC, etc

and will try to incorporate the consignment security declaration into ICAO Annex 17. 

Hopefully, that will provide the necessary traction for global implementation. 

M/097 Mr. Dave Brennan (XB), Secretary of the IATA Dangerous Goods Board, 

mentioned that sections 3.3.3 and 3.4.3 of the proposed RP1630 contains reference to

the consignor being licensed to ship in accordance with IATA Dangerous Goods 

Regulations. He added that, although national regulations may require licensing for 

shipping certain dangerous goods, there is no general licensing requirement stipulated

by the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. He proposed an amendment to section 

3.3.3 and 3.4.3 to include a generic compliance statement as follows: 

3.3.3 Known Consignors should certify in paper, electronic format, or any other means 

that may be allowed in the future that each consignment does not contain any 

explosives/ammunition/flammable liquids/corrosives or disabling or incapacitating items, 

which they are not licensed to ship unknown cargo or dangerous goods, or that 

dangerous goods in the consignment have been prepared in accordance with IATA 

Dangerous Goods Regulations, or unknown cargo. 

3.4.3 Account Consignors should certify in paper, electronic format, or any other means 

that may be allowed in the future that each consignment does not contain any 

explosives/ammunition/flammable liquids/corrosives or disabling or incapacitating items, 

which they are not licensed to ship unknown cargo or dangerous goods, or that 

dangerous goods in the consignment have been prepared in accordance with IATA 

Dangerous Goods Regulations, or unknown cargo. 

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M/098 The Conference unanimously adopted the proposed amendment to

Recommended Practice 1630 (including the amendment to sections 3.3.3 and 3.4.3) for 

Expedited effectiveness.
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Agenda Item V/2: Resolution 681 – ULD Panel

M/099 Mr. Liao (XB) introduced the item and mentioned that the current ULD ‘Technical 

Advisory Panel (TAP)’ is proposed to be renamed ‘Technical Advisory Group (TAG)’ in

order to align with the Conference governance procedures. 

M/100 The Conference unanimously adopted the proposed amendment to Resolution

681 for Normal effectiveness. 

Agenda Item V/3: Resolution 621 – IATA Live Animals and Perishables Board 

M/101 Mr. Leger (XB) introduced the item and mentioned that the “LAPB Advisory 

Panel” is proposed to re-named the “LAPB Advisory Group” to align with the Conference 

governance procedures.

M/102 The Conference unanimously adopted the proposed amendment to Resolution

681 for Normal effectiveness. 

Agenda Item V/4: Recommended Practice 1677 – Framework for a Service 

Agreement 

M/103 The Chairman introduced the item and proposed to re-name the Recommended 

Practice to “Framework for a Postal Service Agreement” to clarify the purpose. 

M/104 Mr. Michael Gill (XB), IATA’s Senior Legal Counsel, concurred with the change

suggested by the Chairman and mentioned that he would confirm agreement with the

UPU at the forthcoming IATA-UPU Contact Committee meeting. 

ACTION: IATA Legal 

M/105 Mr. Gill (XB) mentioned that IATA has been in discussion with the UPU for nearly 

three years regarding the framework agreement and that it has been reviewed in detail 

by the IATA Airmail Panel and also the UPU Contact Committee. There were detailed

negotiations between the Legal representatives of IATA and UPU. He mentioned that

the reason why it is necessary to have a different type of service agreement is because

the carriage of mail by air is subject to a different legal regime than that of regular cargo, 

as there is a separate international convention and therefore separate liabilities which 

apply to delay, loss or damage to mail carried by air. He added that IATA and UPU had

detailed discussions regarding the liability of the air carrier and came to a compromise

solution which is found in the provisions of the proposed model agreement in Article 24,

25, and 26. He further added that each individual carrier, in its discussion with individual 

postal authorities, should look at the agreement in further detail and consider if they want 

to negotiate a different liability regime; but as a framework agreement IATA believes that 

it is a satisfactory solution for all. 

M/106 A Member asked if article 25.2 would mean that the liability of the carrier would 

be unlimited for mail. 

M/107 Mr. Gill (XB) clarified that generally the liability of the carrier is limited to a

specific monetary amount which is a negotiated between the carrier and postal authority 
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concerned. However the liability of the carrier would be unlimited in case of intentional

misconduct or gross negligence by the carrier, unless there was a specific agreement

with the postal authority to exclude it or the national law which applies to the contract 

states otherwise. He added that there is scope in the carrier’s discussion with the postal 

authority to cap the liability so that it is limited even for gross negligence. 

M/108 The Conference unanimously adopted the proposed amendment to

Recommended Practice 1677 for Expedited effectiveness. 

Agenda Item V/5: Resolution 656 – Automated Data Interchange with Customs 

M/109 Mr. Leger (XB) mentioned that following the recent security issues, it was agreed

by both the WCO and IATA to revise the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed 

previously between the parties to include “Air Cargo Security” (under article 2.2) an 

additional area of mutual interest for both organizations. Additionally, it was proposed to 

change “IATA e-freight” to “e-freight” and “IATA e-Air Waybill” to “e-Air Waybill” as these 

are industry initiatives. He added that the revised MoU would be signed by IATA and 

WCO soon and that Conference endorsement is sought for the revised MoU. He further 

added that the MoU demonstrating WCO’s support for IATA’s security initiatives would 

be a useful tool for lobbying the various customs authorities around the world. 

M/110 The Chairman asked if there was a possibility that the draft being voted upon 

could possibly be changed prior to signature. 

M/111 Mr. Leger (XB) added that the text was reviewed and agreed by both WCO and

IATA and that changes were unlikely; however, in case there were any last minute 

changes, it would be referred back to the CPCMG to determine if the changes are 

substantial from that adopted by Conference. 

M/112 The Chairman requested that discussions that would take place between IATA 

Secretariat and the WCO be fairly transparent so that Conference has an idea on the

essence of the discussions. 

M/113 The Conference unanimously adopted the proposed amendment to Resolution

656 for Expedited effectiveness. 

Secretary Note: The revised MoU between IATA and WCO was signed by IATA's 

Director General and CEO, Mr Giovanni Bisignani, and WCO's Secretary General, Mr. 

Kunio Mikuriya. 

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Agenda Item V/6: Recommended Practice 1665 – IATA Interline Cargo Claims

Procedures Agreement – Principles and Practices 

M/114 Mr. Liao (XB) mentioned that at the 6th IATA Cargo Claims and Loss Prevention 

Conference (CCLP), the airline participants were surveyed whether they are using 

Recommended Practice 1665 as a tool. The result of the survey was that the majority of
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the airlines feel it is an appropriate tool to process the interline claims but the text might

need to be updated to reflect current practice. He added that after the CCLP, an informal

working group was formed consisting of volunteers from the CCLP airline participants to 

review Recommended Practice 1665 to seek potential improvements. Suggestions from

the group were reviewed by IATA Secretariat together with IATA Legal. The result is that

the content as a whole remains valid and there is just a clarification to section 3.1.3.2 as

mentioned in the proposal. 

M/115 The Conference unanimously adopted the proposed amendment to

Recommended Practice 1665 for Normal effectiveness. 

REPORT ITEMS

Agenda Item R/1: Airmail Panel (AMP)

M/116 Mr. Leger (XB) mentioned that guidelines for the use of the Postal AWB number 

were endorsed by the UPU and he encouraged Members to test trial the Postal AWB 

and report back to IATA if any enhancements need to be made. 

M/117 The report was noted. 

Agenda Item R/2: Cargo Business Processes Panel (CBPP)

M/118 The Chairman stated that CBPP is one of the important industry working groups 

that has been delegated authority by Conference to conduct work and make decisions 

outside of Conference. These decisions are then passed to Conference, including 

changes to messages or business processes that are recommended, and if there is a 

problem or disagreement, Members are requested to contact IATA Secretariat to

determine the appropriate course of action. As these groups make decisions that affect 

the entire industry, experts who are voted to join these groups must be committed to 

doing the work that is requested of them during the year. 

M/119 The report was noted. 

Agenda Item R/3: Cargo Data Interchange Task Force (CDITF)

M/120 The report was noted. 

Agenda Item R/4: Cargo-XML Task Force (CXMLTF)

M/121 Mr. Leger (XB) provided an update on the progress of the CXMLTF including the 

XML messages developed to date and the plans for 2011. 

M/122 The report was noted. 

Agenda Item R/5: Dangerous Goods Board (DGB)

M/123 The report was noted. 
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Agenda Item R/6: Dangerous Goods Training Task Force (DGTTF)

M/124 The report was noted. 

Agenda Item R/7: Live Animals & Perishables Board (LAPB) and Time and

Temperature Task Force (TTTF)

M/125 Mr. Leger (XB) mentioned that the LAPB has endorsed the new label for

time and temperature sensitive products and the new label should be used by 

shippers and forwarders to identify time and temperature sensitive healthcare 

products if there is a service level agreement in place. 

M/126 The report was noted.

Agenda Item R/8: ULD Panel (ULDP)

M/127 Mr. Liao (XB) mentioned that the next ULDP meeting will be in April 2011 in New 

Orleans, USA and the following one in October 2011 in Pittsburgh, USA as they are held

in conjunction with the SAE meetings. He mentioned that the ULD Panel together with 

IATA Secretariat drafted the ULD Scorecard with the Key Performance Indicators.

Currently, the ULDP is fine tuning the KPI survey questions. After the ULD Scorecard is

finalized, the survey will be circulated to CSC members for input. It is planned to conduct

the ULD Scorecards survey on an annual basis. Mr. Liao added that various initiatives

were launched as per the 2010-2012 ULD Roadmap to increase the profile of ULDs, to

improve operational safety and efficiency, etc. The purpose of conducting the surveys is 

to monitor the progress of the industry and he requested the support of Members by 

participating in these surveys. 

M/128 The Chairman reminded that for face-to-face meetings of all panels and boards, 

requests must be submitted to the Cargo Procedures Conferences Management group

(CPCMG) in a timely fashion. 

M/129 The report was noted. 

Agenda Item R/9: ULD Operational Advisory Group (ULDOAG)

M/130 Mr. Liao (XB) provided an update on the ULDOAG. 

M/131 The report was noted. 

Agenda Item R/10: Cargo Publications

M/132 The report was noted. 
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Agenda Item R/11: Passenger Services Conference (PSC)

M/133 The report was noted. 

Agenda Item R/12: Strategic Partnership Program – Cargo

M/134 The report was noted. 

Agenda Item R/13: Airport Services Committee (ASC)

M/135 The report was noted. 

Agenda Item R/14: IATA Ground Handling Council (IGHC)

M/136 The report was noted. 

Agenda Item A/97: Any Other Business

M/137 There were no matters raised under this agenda item. 

Agenda Item A/98: Date and Place of Next Conference

M/138 The Chairman informed the Conference that the date and place of the next

meeting would be announced at the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) Closing 

Plenary. 

Secretary Note: It was announced at the WCS Closing Plenary that the next event will 

be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in March 2012. The 34th Cargo Services Conference

(CSC/34) is scheduled to be held in conjunction with the WCS 2012.

Agenda Item A/99: Close of Meeting

M/139 The Chairman thanked all the members present for their participation. 

M/140 The Chairman closed the meeting at approximately 16:50 hours local time. 

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Attach m e nt ‘A’ 

ATT E N D A N C E L I ST 

CSC/33 - 8 Ma rch 2011 

Airline Delegate Name 

Air Canada Karen Jones 

Air France Jean Dunaux 

All Nippon Airways Shinji Sugiyama 

American Airlines Richard Burkhardt 

British Airways Malcolm Fowler 

Cargolux S.A. Franceso Nanna 

Cathay Pacific Francis Yuen

Cathay Pacific Simon Leung 

Copa Airlines Jaime Alvarez 

Delta Airlines James Whitelaw 

Delta Airlines Sinead O’Neal 

Egyptair Bassima El Sissy 

Etihad Chris Notter

FedEx* Todd Frazier

Finnair Mikko Kilpinen

Gulf Air Khalid Mustafa Faqih 

Iberia Juan Aijon

Japan Airlines Toru Nokano 

KLM Jan Vreeburg

Korean Air In Seok Oh 

Kuwait Airways Moyad Al Dulaimi 

LAN Airlines Marcela Figueroa 

LOT Polish Barbara Jakobiak 

Lufthansa Cargo Florian Weh

Malaysia Airlines Ibrahim M. Salleh 

Malayasia Airlines Noor Zaida 

Nippon Cargo Airlines Iwahiko Uehara 

Qantas Brian Hogan

Saudi Airlines Raafat Abduljabbar 

SWISS Urs Stulz

TAP Portugal Rita Costa Silva 

Thai Airways Suvimol Bualerd 

Thai Airways Yannawit Sangsook 

Thai Airways Natapol Chaiyalapho 

Turkish Airlines Mehmet Gurkan 

Turkish Airlines Nur Saygisever Karabek 

United Airlines** Rod Zimmerman 

UPS Dan Sheehan

*CSC Chairman 

**CSC Vice Chairman 
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IATA Secretariat 

Company Name 

IATA – Geneva *** Frederic Leger 

IATA – Geneva Zhi Yong Liao 

IATA – Montreal Carlos Tornero 

IATA – Geneva Ben Behanan 

IATA – Geneva Glyn Hughes 

IATA – Geneva Michael Gill 

IATA – Montreal Dave Brennan 

***CSC Secretary 
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Attachment ‘B’

COM P E T I T ION LA W G U I D E L I N E S FOR

PASSENGER AND C ARGO TAR I FF, AG ENC Y

A N D SER VICES CO NFER ENCE MEETIN GS 

Trade association activities of the International Air Transport Association

(“IATA”) include passenger and cargo tariff, agency and services 

conference meetings (“IATA Conferences”). IATA is publishing these 

Competition Law Guidelines to ensure that these events are conducted in 

compliance with all applicable competition laws.

Statement of Policy

The purpose of IATA Conferences is to promote the smooth transfer of passengers and 

cargo pursuant to interline services, and to operate settlement services that efficiently

settle accounts among airlines and their agents and customers. It is IATA’s intent that 

the conferences shall be conducted in full compliance with the United States antitrust

laws, the competition rules of the Treaty of Rome, and the competition laws of other

jurisdictions, taking into account any applicable exemptions or immunities from those 

competition laws. 

Procedural Guidelines

IATA Conference meetings shall be conducted pursuant to the following procedures in

order to ensure compliance with all relevant competition laws: 

1. Conference meetings shall be conducted at regularly scheduled sessions, at 

special meetings initiated pursuant to procedures set forth in IATA’s internal 

governance rules, or through the activities of duly designated committees.

Informal sessions of delegates to take final action on agenda items are

prohibited. All discussions or conversations among conference participants,

including during breaks and scheduled or non-scheduled social activities 

connected with the Conference meetings or committee meetings, must follow 

these Guidelines. 

2. Conference meetings shall be conducted in accordance with written agendas that

are reviewed in advance by IATA counsel familiar with the competition laws of 

the United States, the European Community and other relevant jurisdictions to

assure that the agenda items are in compliance with these laws. Agendas will be 

distributed in advance of the conference meetings. 

3. Minutes of conference meetings shall be kept, including indications of a Member

airline or a Partnership Program member absenting him/herself from the Meeting

for a particular agenda item. Those minutes shall be reviewed by IATA’s 

competition compliance attorney prior to circulation to attendees. 
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Prohibited Agreements and Activities

1. Unless attendees of conference meetings are advised to the contrary by 

competition counsel, the following types of agreements, whether express

or implied, are STRICTLY PROHIBITED: 

a. Any collective agreement concerning prices to be charged for airline 

services; 

b. Any collective agreement allocating markets, territories, customers, 

suppliers or agents; 

c. Any collective agreement relating to prices to be paid to suppliers, and 

any other agreement that is intended to, or that in operation is likely to, 

harm non-participants, including without limitation any agreement that is 

intended to, or in operation is likely to, exclude a non-participants from

any market; and 

d. Any agreement that is intended to, or in operation is likely to induce 

airlines or their suppliers or agents to engage in collective anticompetitive 

behavior, or to collectively punish any business enterprise for its exercise 

of independent business judgment. 

2. Recognising that the existence of an unlawful agreement or concerted practice

may be inferred from circumstances, including the exchange of information by

competitors, discussions or disclosures of the following types of information, are 

also PROHIBITED, except when such information has otherwise been made 

public or IATA competition counsel advises that such discussions are legally 

permissible:

a. Individual airline fares, rates, charges or surcharges; 

b. Individual airline costs; 

c. An individual airline’s intentions regarding increasing, reducing or

reallocating aircraft capacity (including entering or exiting routes); 

d. Information on individual airlines customers; and 

e. Any other sensitive commercial or proprietary information that the

company would not disclose in the absence of an express or implied 

agreement to exchange such information for the purpose of reducing or 

restricting competition in the airline industry.