For air cargo

Air cargo collection,
on schedule.

FreightReserve lets forwarders and carriers book collection slots against the air waybill, automates terminal storage charges, and releases cargo only once it is cleared and paid, so time-critical freight keeps moving and the dock stays clear.

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Releases logged
Live · Air terminal
AWB-4829 Cargo received 09:14
STG-7711 Storage accruing 09:13
CUS-3380 Customs cleared 09:12
PAY-2290 Charges paid 09:10
COL-1187 Cargo released 09:09
AUD-1188 Release logged 09:08
BKG-4830 Collection booked 09:06
AWB-4831 Cargo received 09:05
AWB-4829 Cargo received 09:14
STG-7711 Storage accruing 09:13
CUS-3380 Customs cleared 09:12
PAY-2290 Charges paid 09:10
COL-1187 Cargo released 09:09
AUD-1188 Release logged 09:08
BKG-4830 Collection booked 09:06
AWB-4831 Cargo received 09:05

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The air terminal problem

Time-critical freight,
stuck in a queue.

Air cargo moves fast until it reaches the shed. When collection runs on phone calls and paper, forwarders queue at the counter, storage charges build, and time-critical freight waits while the dock backs up.

01

Forwarders queue at the terminal

Drivers and brokers turn up unscheduled and wait at a busy counter.

02

Storage charges build

Free time and accrual tracked by hand mean chargeable hours go unbilled.

03

Cargo released unpaid

Releasing on credit means chasing charges after the freight is gone.

04

Clearance status is unclear

Without a single view, it is hard to know what is cleared to leave.

05

No clean audit trail

Disputes over time-sensitive handovers are hard to settle without a record.

How it works for air cargo

Shed to release,
against the AWB.

A collection workflow keyed to the air waybill that keeps time-critical freight moving.

  1. 01

    Cargo received

    Inbound air freight is booked in against its air waybill and marked stored.

  2. 02

    Storage accrues

    Free-time rules and terminal storage charges apply automatically.

  3. 03

    Cleared for release

    Cargo is flagged as cleared once customs requirements are met.

  4. 04

    Collection booked

    The forwarder self-selects a collection slot online, against the AWB.

  5. 05

    Charges paid

    Storage and handling are settled online before the cargo can move.

  6. 06

    Released on slot

    Self-service collection by AWB, Booking Number or Vehicle Registration.

  7. 07

    Everything logged

    A full audit trail of receival, clearance, charges and release.

Built for the air terminal

Terminal collection, handled.

The capabilities an air freight terminal needs to clear the counter and bill accurately.

01

AWB-based booking

Book collection and delivery slots against the air waybill.

02

Storage charges

Automate terminal storage charges from the moment cargo lands.

03

Customs and clearance holds

Hold cargo until it is both cleared and paid.

04

Pay before release

Charges are settled online before cargo leaves the shed.

05

Self-service collection

Collect by AWB, Booking Number or Vehicle Registration.

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Reporting and audit trail

Every receival, charge and release recorded.

Works with your stack

Already on CargoWise? Stay in sync.

FreightReserve runs alongside the customs, ground handling and forwarding systems air terminals already use, so cargo status and charges stay aligned without re-keying.

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Air cargo questions

Common questions

Everything you need to know about FreightReserve. Still curious? Talk to us.

Is FreightReserve suitable for an air freight terminal?
Yes. It books collection against the air waybill, automates terminal storage charges, and releases cargo once it is cleared and paid.
Can cargo be looked up by air waybill?
Yes. Collection and self-service lookup work by AWB, Booking Number or Vehicle Registration.
Does it calculate storage from arrival?
Yes. Set free-time rules and rates once, and terminal storage charges are calculated automatically.
Can cargo be held until customs clearance?
Yes. Cargo can be held until it is flagged as cleared, so nothing is released before clearance and payment.
Does it stop cargo leaving before it is paid?
Yes. Release is gated on payment, so charges must be settled online before collection.
Will it integrate with our handling and customs systems?
Yes. FreightReserve connects through a secure REST API to keep status and charges in sync.
Can it manage more than one terminal?
Yes. FreightReserve supports multi-site operations with a real-time view across facilities.
How do we get started?
Book a demo and we will map your receival, charging and release workflow onto the platform. We respond within one business day.
Get started

Let's clear
your terminal counter.

Tell us how air cargo is collected at your terminal today, and we will show you a booking and release workflow keyed to the air waybill.

  • Clear the collection counter
  • Capture every storage hour
  • Hold cargo until cleared and paid
  • Keep customs and charges in sync
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