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Introduction
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Introduction
The ameliaCARGO Airline Cargo Management System (ACMS) has many different types of users with differing operational requirements. This has lead to the development of specialist IT solutions that provide functionality for the respective areas of operations. ameliaCARGO is an Airline Cargo reservation, inventory, and revenue management system designed specifically for regional airlines.
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The Consignment Creation screen is displayed with the info from the Quotation. Refer to the Create New Consignment section (change link!) to complete the waybill.
Receive Consignment (Export)
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Select Amend Storage Locations from the menu, and this search screen appears:
Enter the Consignment Number and click the View button.
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Enter the AWB # of the consignment you wish to amend. Refer to the New Consignment section (change link!) for required details.
Amend Consignment Priorities
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Enter the reference # in the Mail Consignment Number field, and click the Amend button to make required changes.
See the Add Mail section (change link!) for section for required information.
Export Operations
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Enter the new number of pieces in the Update PCS RCVD field, and click Update. This number must be higher than the existing value.
Pre-Allocate to Flight
Pre-Allocate to New Flight
Load List
Confirm Allocation
Manifest Report
Manifest Report by Serial Number
Manifest Report by ULD Number (on ULD systems only)
Quick Manifest
Offload Consignment (Individual)
Offload Consignment (Flight)
Short Ship
Out Flight Consignment Status
Reservations
Manage Reservations
To create or amend a reservation (on a flight) for a reservation, enter the Consignment Number, and click the Search button.
Results (current info about the consignment) are displayed like this:
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Creation of a Transshipment TO an Interline Partner
Here is an example of a transshipment from your airline to another.
Step 1 - Click on Show Transhipment Options.
Step 2 - Enter required data.
On the left (Tranship From & Carrier), use the second pick-list to select your airline’s Carrier Code. Then use the first pick-list to populate the originating station (it should get automatically populated).
- On the right (Tranship To & Carrier), use the second pick-list to select the interline airline’s Carrier Code. Select Destination Airport, then use the first pick-list to populate the destination airport/station’s code.
Step 3 - Process shipment as Prepaid.
Process the shipment as PREPAID to the destination airport. Complete payment as you would any prepaid shipment. All charges MUST be displayed in full; otherwise, the shipment may be refused by the Interline Airline.
Creation of a Transshipment FROM an Interline Partner
Here is an example of a transshipment to your airline (from an interline partner).
Step 1 - Click on Show Transhipment Options.
Step 2 - Enter required data.
Select appropriate Origin Airport (ex: Whitehorse).
Use the pick-list to select appropriate interline carrier (ex: 4N).
Use the pick-list to populate airport code (Tranship From).
Use the pick-list to select Destination Airport.
Use the pick-list to select your airline’s carrier code (in Tranship To section).
Use the pick-list to populate airport code (Tranship To).
Step 3 - Payment
For this type of shipment, payment should always be prepaid to Third Party (Interline Carrier’s account):
Step 4 - Complete the Create New Consignment process.
Complete the consignment as you would any other. Do NOT shortcut entering data from the Interline AWB - Let the system generate the proper rate. Don’t be concerned with rates shown in the Interline AWB. Exception: If a delivery request is indicated, enter the appropriate amount in the Other Charges section.
Once the consignment is saved, you will see something like this. Charges in the top and bottom areas should match to the penny.
Click the Save Consignment button. You will see the Finish screen.
Transfer of a Transshipment to an Interline Partner
Here is an example of a transshipment to an interline cargo partner.
Step 1 - Arrive the flight. If everything is confirmed to be on-hand, receive ALL items.
Step 2 - Go to Manage Delivery -> Transhipment Transfer.
Step 3 - Enter the AWB # ONLY, and click Search.
Step 4 - In the search results, click the Consignment # (link).
Step 5 - Select the Delivery Date, and enter:
Time
Collector Name (Name of signing agent at receiving airline)
Delivery Reference No. (Use the Carrier Code.)
- Vehicle Registration No. (Optional, you may enter ‘x’.)
Then, click the Transfer button.
Step 6 - (optional) Attach the Transhipment Transfer Receipt to the base copy of the Interline Transfer Manifest. (Not required when Interline Transfer Manifests are used.)
Once the transfer is complete, the Shipment History will look like this:To pre-allocate consignments to a flight, Enter the Flight Number, Flight Date, To Airport (optional - will filter on destination airport), and click the Search button.
Sample of Pre-Allocate to Flight screen - check items to allocate them to the flight:
Select consignments to allocate by selecting the checkbox in the Allocate column.
For Transfer consignments, select the airport at which the consignment will be offloaded (ie. cargo’s destination is not the same as the flight’s destination - so is transferred to another carrier/flight).
Select the Allocate button to continue. Page 2 is displayed.
Confirm the pieces and weight. If applicable (for Transfer), select the next onward flight:
You may amend pieces and weight to be allocated and select Pre-Allocated or Confirmed. For Transfer consignments, you may select the next onward flight (from the pick-list). Click the Allocate button to save the allocation.
Pre-Allocate to New Flight
To pre-allocate consignments to a new/different flight, Enter the Flight Number, Flight Date, To Airport (optional - will filter on destination airport), and click the Search button.
Sample of Pre-Allocate to Flight screen - check items to allocate them to the flight:
Select consignments to allocate by selecting the checkbox in the Allocate column.
For Transfer consignments, select the airport at which the consignment will be offloaded (ie. cargo’s destination is not the same as the flight’s destination - so is transferred to another carrier/flight).
Select the Allocate button to continue. Page 2 is displayed.
Confirm the pieces and weight. If applicable (for Transfer), select the next onward flight:
You may amend pieces and weight to be allocated and select Pre-Allocated or Confirmed. For Transfer consignments, you may select the next onward flight (from the pick-list). Click the Allocate button to continue to page 3:
Select the appropriate Flight Code to populate flight details.
The following details are required:
- Flight Number
- Flight Date
- Flight Route
- Origin
- Departure Time - scheduled departure time, +/- 1 day
- Destination
- Arrival Time - scheduled arrival time, +/- 1 day
- Max. Priority Weight (Rate Group A)
- Max. Standard Weight (Rate Group B)
- Max. Priority Volume (Rate Group A)
- Max. Standard Volume (Rate Group B)
If more/multiple flight legs are required, click the Add More Legs link and enter the info for each leg. Repeat as many times as necessary.
Other Information:
- Season Code - Select from pick-list.
- Aircraft Registration Number - can be added later / at any time
- Aircraft Type - Free-form text
- Cargo Aircraft Only - Select this checkbox if the aircraft/flight is freighter (non-passenger) only. Leave it unchecked for passenger flights.
- Remarks - Free-form text
Load List
The Load List is used to provide the Ramp with the planned load for a flight.
Enter Flight Number and Flight Date, and click the Print Report button.
Sample Load List:
Confirm Allocation
To confirm consignments are allocated to a flight, enter the Flight Number and Flight Date, and click the Search button.
Enter the actual pieces and weight loaded and select the checkbox (to the left), then click Confirm Allocation to save allocation changes.
Manifest Report
To print a Flight Manifest, enter Flight Number and Flight Date, then click Print Report or Export to Excel. You may also print copies of manifested waybills (if required) by selecting the Print Waybills checkbox.
Sample Manifest Report:
Manifest Report by Serial Number
Use this to print a Manifest using the Serial Number. The manifest MUST have been printed previously - refer to the Manifest Report section.
Click the Print Report button after entering the Serial Number.
Manifest Report by ULD Number (on ULD systems only)
Use this to print a manifest using the ULD Number.
Enter the required ULD Number, and click the Print Report button.
Quick Manifest
Use this to quickly print a (urgent or last-minute) Manifest.
Enter Consignment Number, Flight Number and Flight Date, and click Print Report or Export to Excel.
Offload Consignment (Individual)
To offload a single consignment from a flight before departure, enter Consignment Number and click the Search button.
Results are displayed like this:
Enter the actual pieces and weight to be off-loaded, and select the checkbox (to the right), then click the Offload button.
Offload Consignment (Flight)
To offload multiple consignments from a flight before departure, enter Flight Number and Flight Date, and click the Search button.
Results are displayed like this:
Enter the actual pieces and weight to be off-loaded for each consignment, and select the checkbox (to the right), then click the Offload button. Consignments not checked will NOT be off-loaded (they remain on the flight).
Short Ship
To remove single/multiple consignments from a flight after departure (in error), enter Flight Number and Flight Date, and click the Search button.
Results are displayed like this:
Enter the actual pieces and weight to be short-shipped, and select the checkbox (to the right), then click the Short Ship button. Consignments not checked will NOT be short-shipped (they remain on the flight).
Out Flight Consignment Status
Use this to view the status of consignments on a selected flight. Enter Flight Number and Flight Date, and click the Search button.
Results are displayed like this:
Reservations
Manage Reservations
To create or amend a reservation (on a flight) for a reservation, enter the Consignment Number, and click the Search button.
Results (current info about the consignment) are displayed like this:
To make a reservation for the consignment, enter Flight Date and click Find Flight:
Available flights are listed. Select the preferred flight, and click the Reserve button to confirm.
View Permanent Bookings
To create a Permanent Booking, select Administration -> Create Permanent Booking.
To search for existing Permanent Bookings, enter criteria:
- Origin (From Airport) / Destination (To Airport)
- Flight Dates (From/To Date)
- Account Number - select Customer from pick-list.
- Flight Number
Then, click the Search button.
Matching permanent bookings are displayed in search results.
Reservations Report
To search for consignment reservations, enter criteria:
- Flight Dates (From/To Date)
- Flight Number
- Account Number - select Customer from pick-list.
Then, click View Report, Print Report or Export to Excel.
Sample Reservations Report:
Manage Export Flight
Flight Departure
To depart an Export flight, select Flight Departure from the menu - this search screen is displayed:
NOTE: A flight can only be departed IF all consignments allocated to it have been manifested. If not, a message advising of this is displayed. Use the Out Flight Consignment Status to check the status of allocated consignments.
Enter the following:
- Flight Number - Select from pick-list.
- Flight Date - Select from pick-list.
The Flight Search pop-up displays flights based on the user’s airport and search criteria.
You may change the criteria or filter results by entering part/complete Flight Number, and/or selecting Flight Date. Click the Go button to execute the new search.
Click the Select link (in the Action column) of the desired flight to transfer its info to the Flight Departure screen. The pop-up will close automatically. Or you can click Close to exit without selecting a flight.
Click the Search button. Search results are displayed like this:
You can update the Actual Departure Date/Time, and click the Depart link to save changes and depart the flight. You will be asked to confirm - if you do, the Status will change to ‘Departed’.
Un-Depart Flight
To un-depart a flight (if it returns to departure), select Un-Depart Flight from the menu - this search screen is displayed:
Enter the following:
- Flight Number - Select from pick-list.
- Flight Date - Select from pick-list.
The Flight Search pop-up displays flights based on the user’s airport and search criteria.
You may change the criteria or filter results by entering part/complete Flight Number, and/or selecting Flight Date. Click the Go button to execute the new search.
Click the Select link (in the Action column) of the desired flight to transfer its info to the Flight Departure screen. The pop-up will close automatically. Or you can click Close to exit without selecting a flight.
Click the Search button. Search results are displayed like this:
Click the Un-Depart link to return the flight (to the departure airport). You will be asked to confirm - if you do, a message is displayed.
Offload Flight
To remove all consignments from a flight (and return them to the warehouse), select Offload Flight from the menu - this search screen is displayed:
NOTE: When a consignment is off-loaded, all onward flights are automatically cancelled.
Enter the following:
- Flight Number - Select from pick-list.
- Flight Date - Select from pick-list.
- To Airport - Select next onward airport from pick-list.
The Flight Search pop-up displays flights based on the user’s airport and search criteria.
You may change the criteria or filter results by entering part/complete Flight Number, and/or selecting Flight Date. Click the Go button to execute the new search.
Click the Select link (in the Action column) of the desired flight to transfer its info to the Offload Flight screen. The pop-up will close automatically. Or you can click Close to exit without selecting a flight.
Click the Offload button to offload the selected flight. Results are displayed like this:
Out Flight Report
To view or print the Out Flight Report, select Out Flight Report from the menu - this search screen is displayed:
Enter the following:
- Flight Number - Select from pick-list.
- Flight Date - Select from pick-list.
- To Airport - Select next onward airport from pick-list.
The Flight Search pop-up displays flights based on the user’s airport and search criteria.
You may change the criteria or filter results by entering part/complete Flight Number, and/or selecting Flight Date. Click the Go button to execute the new search.
Click the Select link (in the Action column) of the desired flight to transfer its info to the Out Flight Report screen. The pop-up will close automatically. Or you can click Close to exit without selecting a flight.
Click View Report or Print Report, as required.
Transfer Flight
To transfer selected consignments from one flight to another, select Transfer Flight from the menu - this search screen is displayed:
NOTE: When a consignment is transferred, all onward flights are automatically cancelled.
Enter the following:
- Flight Number - Select from pick-list.
- Flight Date - Select from pick-list.
- To Airport - Select next onward airport from pick-list.
The Flight Search pop-up displays flights based on the user’s airport and search criteria.
You may change the criteria or filter results by entering part/complete Flight Number, and/or selecting Flight Date. Click the Go button to execute the new search.
Click the Select link (in the Action column) of the desired flight to transfer its info to the Transfer Flight screen. The pop-up will close automatically. Or you can click Close to exit without selecting a flight.
Click the Search button. Search results are displayed like this:
To transfer a consignment, enter the following:
- Select the Transfer checkbox.
- Flight Number - Select from pick-list.
- Flight Date - Select from pick-list.
- To Airport - Select next onward airport from pick-list.
You may select an alternative flight by clicking the button next to Flight Number:
Click the Transfer button to complete the consignment transfer. A confirmation message is displayed.
Divert Flight
To divert a flight in Transit to another Airport, select Divert Flight from the menu - this search screen is displayed:
Enter the following:
- Flight Number - Select from pick-list.
- Flight Date - Select from pick-list.
- Cancelled Flight Airport - Select current destination (original airport) from pick-list.
- Divert To Airport - Select next onward airport from pick-list.
NOTE: When a flight is diverted, all consignments onboard are automatically routed to the new airport. Any onward details from the original airport are cancelled.
Then, click Save to divert the flight.
Load Control Report
To view or print Flight Load information, select Load Control Report from the menu - this search screen is displayed:
Enter report criteria:
- Origin (From Airport) and/or Destination (To Airport)
- Flight Dates (From/To Date)
- Account Number - select Customer from pick-list.
- Flight Number
- Report Options
- All Allocated (only) Consignments
- All Reserved (only) Consignments
- All Allocated and Reserved (both) Consignments
- All Allocated (only) Consignments
Then, click View Report, Print Report or Export to Excel.
Sample Load Control Report:
Overview Flight Report
To view or print Flight Load status, select Overweight Flight Report from the menu - this search screen is displayed:
Enter report criteria:
- Flight Dates (From/To Date)
- Account Number - select Customer from pick-list.
Then, click View Report, Print Report or Export to Excel.
Sample Overweight Flight Report:
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