Electronic Cargo System

Quelle: https://www.iata.org/en/programs/trade-facilitation/electronic-cargo-system/

An Electronic Cargo System (ECS) is an information system that enables the electronic exchange of cargo data (e.g., bills of lading, manifests, customs documents) between shippers, carriers, recipients, and authorities to improve transparency, speed, and accuracy in freight documentation and clearance.

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