Deep-dive guides on the standards that govern international cargo documentation, container identification, rail consignment, cross-border transport, trade terms, and tariff classification.
Select a standard below to read the full guide, including how KabyTech implements validation and parsing for each.
The air cargo messaging standard used by airlines and freight forwarders worldwide. Covers the FWB electronic air waybill message and its 29 sections.
The international standard for shipping container numbering, owner codes, equipment categories, and check-digit verification.
The two conventions governing international rail freight in Europe and Asia, plus the combined CIM/SMGS document for China-Europe and China-ASEAN corridors.
The Greater Mekong Subregion framework for cross-border road transport, covering Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, and China's Yunnan province.
The ICC trade terms that define buyer/seller responsibilities for transport, insurance, and documentation in international freight.
The World Customs Organization's global commodity classification system used for customs declarations and tariff determination.
Deep dive into the FWB Rate Description section — anatomy, parsing challenges, and real-world Thai air freight examples.