By Jennifer Chang    Photo：CANVA

In international trade, air transport is favored by companies as a fast method for shipping goods. However, during the transportation process, various unexpected situations may arise, such as errors in the consignee information, payment method, or destination airport listed on the bill of lading. At this point, a CCA may be required. CCA, or Cargo Charges Correction Advice, is a telegram issued by the airline. Its main function is to notify relevant parties of corrections to charges or other related information on the Air Waybill (AWB). Relevant parties include the origin station, destination station, involved carriers, the finance department of the airline responsible for the waybill, and air freight settlement units.

The issuance of a CCA by the airline is a paid service, with fees varying between airlines. During the transportation process, changes in specific freight charges or payment methods may be required due to the negligence of the consignor or errors by the freight forwarder. In such cases, using a CCA becomes an effective solution. If changes to charges or payment methods are needed after the cargo has departed from the origin station, the relevant departments of the carrier and destination station must first be contacted. Upon confirmation, a Cargo Charges Correction Advice (CCA) form must be completed, and their consent and response obtained. This process not only helps correct errors in a timely manner but also avoids additional costs and delays caused by inaccurate information.

In international air transport, changing the destination of goods is a relatively complex issue, especially if the cargo has already departed. If the goods have not yet reached the transit or destination station, the destination can be changed by contacting the airline or freight forwarder. The airline will evaluate the feasibility of the change based on the cargo's current location, transportation route, and the requirements of the target market. However, if the goods have already arrived at the transit or destination station, changing the destination becomes more difficult and costly. In such cases, the airline may need to undertake additional administrative procedures, potentially involving customs inspections and paperwork. This not only affects the efficiency of delivery but may also lead to extra transport costs and delays. Generally, the earlier the request for a destination change is made, the lower the operational difficulty and associated costs.

Additionally, it is important to note that customs requirements for changing the destination of goods vary by country. In certain regions, such as São Paulo (GRU) in Brazil and Guayaquil (GYE) in Ecuador, customs do not allow destination changes through a CCA (Cargo Charges Correction Advice). In these cases, an original new bill of lading must be issued to complete the destination change. Therefore, when companies are shipping goods to these specific destinations, it is essential to carefully verify the waybill details to avoid unnecessary losses and complications due to incorrect information.

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