Air Cargo Border Efficiency Report 2023: Key Insights Revealed
In the dynamic landscape of global logistics, understanding border efficiency trends is paramount for optimizing supply chains and ensuring the seamless movement of cargo by air. Cargo iQ has recently updated the Air Cargo Border Efficiency Report for 2023. We define ‘border efficiency’ as the time between notification of the shipment’s arrival at destination airport until the handover of the shipment to the consignee.
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Here's a detailed breakdown of the key findings:
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1. Latin America's Increased Process Times
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Latin America witnessed a substantial increase in processing times with a 12% surge, predominantly driven by Argentina and Brazil. With the recent implementations of electronic customs clearing systems in Mexico and Brazil, this indicator will be relevant for future analyses of the impact these measures can have in the Boarder Efficiency of the region.
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2. Enhanced Efficiency in Saudi Arabia and China Driving East Asia's Progress
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China spearheaded East Asia's improvement by reducing processing times by 23%, bringing the duration in the region down to 1.3 days from 1.4 days in 2022, marking a 5% decrease. China's accomplishment sets a benchmark for efficiency in the region. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia showcased a commendable 16% enhancement in its border efficiency.
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2. Sub-Sahara Africa and South Asia Encounter Hurdles
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Despite global efforts towards efficiency, Sub-Sahara Africa and South Asia encountered operational hurdles in 2023. South Africa experienced a significant 27% increase in processing times. Similarly, India observed a 13% rise in processing times, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address systemic challenges and streamline border operations in the region.
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4. North America Surpasses Western Europe in Clearance Efficiency
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North America is the frontrunner in swift clearance processes in 2023, surpassing Western Europe. North America's success story along with historic good results from Western Europe highlights opportunities for stakeholders to learn from processes envisioning higher border efficiencies. Both region's commitment to continuous improvement sets a precedent for global best practices and operational excellence.
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Cargo iQ remains steadfast in its commitment to bolstering advocacy and lobbying efforts in collaboration with IATA and other trade organizations dedicated to facilitating seamless cross-border trade. Together, let's forge ahead, shaping the future of air cargo logistics with resilience, agility, and a unified pursuit of excellence.
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For more in-depth insights, download the comprehensive report from News | Cargo iQ.
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Aviation Economist and Policy Analyst at IATA & MSc in Carbon Management from the University of Edinburgh
9 个月Ghislaine Lang
International Relations graduate working in Geneva
9 个月Measuring border efficiency is a great way of shedding light into this important part of the air cargo journey, promoting discussions and possibilities in increasing efficiency in #airfreight ?? Great job team!
Technology and Product Manager at Cargo iQ
9 个月Just one example of the power of Cargo iQ data. This year will be an exciting one for the analytics capabilities we are offering our members.