What is iata CASS?

What is iata CASS?

Cargo Account Settlement Systems (CASS) is designed to simplify the billing and settling of accounts between airlines and freight forwarders. It operates through CASSlink, an advanced, global, web-enabled e-billing solution.

How do I use iata CASS?

As an agent, how do I join CASS? To become an Intermediary please visit the Cargo Accreditation page on www.iata.org. To become a CASS Associate, contact Customer Services.

What is iata portal?

IATA Customer Portal. Access IATA services. Directly access more than 60 IATA services, specially selected for you. Stay up to date. Easily manage and update your IATA profile.

How do I create a case in iata portal?

When you submit the application through the IATA Customer Portal at www.iata.org/cs a case will be created for the new application. All communications with IATA for this application will be visible through this case. The case will also have a general status to give the applicant an idea of where the application is.

What is Cass used?

Cargo Agents Settlement System, better known as Cargo Account Settlement Systems (CASS), is a system that is used to settle the accounts/bills between accredited IATA cargo agents and airlines. The system is also open to non-IATA agents, provided they register as CASS associates.

What is Cass code?

CASS(Coding Accuracy Support System) Certification is program that was developed by the USPS to test the accuracy of address-matching software and improve the accuracy of postal coding, such as ZIP+4 Code®, carrier route and 5-digit ZIP Code coding.

How do I contact IATA?

Contact IATA

1. IATA International Air Transport Association – Head Office.
2. 800 Place Victoria, PO Box 113.
3. H4Z 1M1 MONTREAL (QUEBEX), Canada.
4. +1 514 874 0202.

What is the Cass?

The Cass shipments index is a measure of the number of intra-continental freight shipments across North America, for everything from raw materials to finished goods. All domestic modes are included, with truckload moves accounting for more than 50% of shipments and LTL about 25%.

What is CASS compliance?

You must follow rules set out in the Client Assets Sourcebook (CASS) whenever you hold or control client money or safe custody assets as part of your business. This is to keep client money and assets safe if firms fail and exit the market.

What is CASS verification?

Coding Accuracy Support System (CASS) is a certification system from the United States Postal Service (USPS) for address validation. A CASS-certified address validation service will standardize your mailing list, update outdated addresses, and verify that addresses are valid and complete.

What is CASS certify?

CASS, (the Coding Accuracy Support System) is a voluntary certification system provided by the United States Postal Service for mail services providers. CASS certification means that a service or application works correctly with the internal USPS systems within the United States.

What does Cass stand for?

Cargo Accounts Settlement Systems – CASS Cargo Account Settlement Systems (CASS) is designed to simplify the billing and settling of accounts between airlines and freight forwarders. It operates through CASSlink, an advanced, global, web-enabled e-billing solution.

How many airlines does Cass process?

At the end of 2017, CASS was processing in 94 operations, serving over 200 airlines, general sales and service agents (GSSAs) and ground handling companies. The on-time settlement rate was 100%, settling a combined $32.2 billion.

How is the Cass implemented?

IATA conducts a market assessment to identify all potential participants, operational practices and the cost of operating. The implementation is then subject to that market’s group of airlines’ decision to join and bear the cost of operating the CASS.

What is the CASS Technical Specifications Handbook?

The CASS Technical Specifications Handbook provides CASS technical standards and forms used in the operations of the CASS. The content is regularly reviewed and updated by the CASS Policy Group and endorsed by the Cargo Agency Conference. For additional in-depth air cargo market intelligence insights, we invite you to explore IATA CargoIS.