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IATA Cargo-IMP (Interchange Message Procedures)
Seamless data exchange between airlines, freight forwarders, and ground handlers depends on agreed message formats—that is precisely what IATA Cargo-IMP (Interchange Message Procedures) delivers.
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Seamless data exchange between airlines, freight forwarders, and ground handlers depends on agreed message formats—that is precisely what IATA Cargo-IMP (Interchange Message Procedures) delivers. Developed by IATA, the standard defines the structure, field names, and codes for all critical air cargo messages: booking confirmations, flight manifests, customs declarations, status updates, and proof of delivery. Built on a plain-text format, it has been embedded in industry IT systems for decades. The XML-based Cargo-XML standard has been introduced as a successor and is steadily gaining traction, though Cargo-IMP remains widely used across the industry.
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