IATA research shows substantial industry preparation for ONE Record adoption, with multiple pilot programmes demonstrating digital transformation
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A survey conducted by IATA suggests that there are "significant levels of awareness and readiness" of ONE Record as it is set to become the preferred standard for data exchange in air cargo.
The survey showed that 70% of respondents had awareness of ONE Record, while 50% indicated readiness to use the standard, which on January 1 will become IATA members' preferred standard for cargo data exchange.
IATA global head of cargo Brendan Sullivan said: “The message from the air cargo industry is clear: stakeholders are moving decisively toward ONE Record as the preferred data-sharing standard and are looking to IATA for even stronger support as adoption accelerates.
"In the coming months, we will expand opportunities to participate in ONE Record pilots and strengthen our adoption guidance for industry partners. At the same time, we will work closely with regulators and IT providers to ensure the alignment needed for ONE Record to modernise air cargo processes and deliver greater value to customers.”
The ONE Record standard delivers a single digital language for air cargo, enabling all partners to connect and exchange data.
IATA said the standard will support greater transparency and collaboration across the supply chain, reduce manual processes and provide a "modern data foundation" that enables future innovations, "such as automation and ensures long-term future-readiness".
Currently, there are more than 30 pilot projects underway that use the standard covering e-AWB submission, shipment tracking, customs status updates, digital booking exchanges, real-time booking pre-advice, automation of shipment records and piece-level export processing.
To further the adoption of the standard, survey respondents said they would like to see more pilots and demonstrations, additional peer examples and shared learnings, and regular communication and guidance on the standard.
In response, IATA said it hoped to continue to support ONE Record adoption by expanding pilots, providing training, webinars and certification opportunities, sharing best practice and implementation examples, and working with regulators and IT service providers to help align adoption efforts.
“ONE Record is helping the industry move beyond fragmented, document-heavy processes toward a fully digital and connected way of working. With more than 30 pilots underway—from eAWB automation to real-time tracking and booking exchanges—we are already seeing ONE Record’s value with greater transparency and improved efficiency,” said Sullivan.
