In order to improve the management of air cargo transport information and standardize information filing activities, and in accordance with the "Regulations on Civil Air Cargo Transport", CAAC has recently formulated and released the "Implementation Measures for Filing Matters in Civil Air Cargo Transport" (hereinafter referred to as the "Implementation Measures"), which will take effect on January 1, 2026.
The "Implementation Measures" consists of 4 chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the purpose, applicability, and division of responsibilities concerning the issuance of the "Implementation Measures". Among other things, it clarifies that the general terms and conditions for cargo transport of foreign carriers and carriers from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan shall be submitted in accordance with the "Regulations on Route Operating Licenses for Foreign Air Transport Enterprises", thereby avoiding duplicate filings. Chapter 2 specifies the specific filing requirements for relevant matters, including the filing entity, filing matters, filing content, filing methods, and requirements for updating filings. Chapter 3 clarifies the supervision requirements, including the authenticity requirements for documents and information, as well as the daily supervision responsibilities of the CAAC Regional Administrations. Chapter 4 stipulates that filings processed before the implementation of the "Implementation Measures" must be re-filed in accordance with its requirements after the Measures takes effect, and filings that have not been processed must be completed within 20 days from the date the Measures take effect. Additionally, the appendix of the "Implementation Measures" provides specific templates, such as the filing form, air cargo sales agent information form, and the Regional Administration's record sheet for civil air cargo transport filing matters, standardizing the content and information to be filled in and offering detailed guidance for front-line operations.
