Cargo Workgroups

Cargo Data Interchange Task Force (CDITF)

The objectives of the CDITF include:

  • Maintaining the technical content and structure of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) message standards
  • Reviewing and agreeing technical details of proposals to amend the Cargo-IMP and Cargo-FACT EDI message standards
  • Submitting to the United Nations changes to the Cargo-FACT messages that may impact the UN/EDIFACT standard.

Standards developed by the CDITF are published in the Cargo IMP Manual and Cargo-FACT Manual.

Meetings

Face-to-face meetings are held only when absolutely necessary. Tasks are completed using electronic means and/or conference calls as much as possible.

Membership

The CDITF consists of upto 12 members nominated by the Cargo Services Conference (CSC), and appointed by the Cargo Business Processes Panel (CBPP), each being an expert in cargo EDI messaging.

The current CDITF Chairman is Mr. Dick Dougherty (American Airlines).

Contact:

  • Secretary
    Bill Acheson
    Manager, Cargo Business Process & Standards
    IATA