Air Cargo and MC 99
ICAO contributes to the efficiency of cargo operations by promoting adherence to and/or ratification of the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air (Montreal Convention or MC99)
Among many benefits for the broader air transport community, MC99 provides:
- Simplified Liability Regime: The Montreal Convention 1999 establishes a unified and fair liability framework for international air cargo, providing clarity and certainty for airlines and shippers in cases of loss, damage, or delays.
- Enables Digital Transformation: MC99 facilitates the use of electronic air waybills (e-AWB), reducing reliance on paper documentation, thereby streamlining processes, saving time, and improving environmental sustainability.
- Enhanced Efficiency in Supply Chains: By modernizing legal frameworks, the convention enables faster shipment times, more accurate document processing, and improved productivity across global supply chain stakeholders.
- Global Consistency: The convention standardizes rules across countries, ensuring that air cargo claims are treated uniformly, regardless of the shipment's origin or destination, promoting fairness and predictability in international trade.
- Strengthened Consumer Protection: MC99 ensures that liability for cargo claims is modern, balanced, and equitable, safeguarding the interests of shippers and ensuring better accountability from carriers.
For the complete text of the Montreal Convention (MC99) ICAO invites to you to visit the United Nations Treaty Collections website.