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Airport Cargo Acceptance

Airport Cargo Acceptance is the critical first gateway between shipper and the airport's handling operations.

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Last updated: 13 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

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Airport Cargo Acceptance is the critical first gateway between shipper and the airport's handling operations. Upon arrival, all packages, containers, or pallets are received, counted, weighed, and their documentation—air waybill, customs declarations, security attestations, dangerous goods papers—is verified for completeness and accuracy. The acceptance agent checks that gross weight, dimensions, and hazard classifications match the physical shipment and conducts security screening (X-ray, physical inspection based on risk profile). Only after successful acceptance does the cargo transfer into warehouse inventory and move forward in the pre-flight preparation cycle. Rejection at this stage triggers rework, missed flight slots, and handling fees.

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