Endorsement

The CNS Cargo Agency and Authorized Intermediary Agreement establishes an efficient and updated process that ensures a comprehensive screening of all applicants. This process goes far beyond the regulation of secondary details and focuses on professionalism the essence of the air cargo partnership. In earlier times agents were viewed as the sales and service extension of the airlines, rather than independent businesses dealing with the challenges of moving cargo through a complex logistics system from shippers to carriers to consignees.

With consolidation, the advance of technology and new demands driven by the need for performance, reliability, and security, the sophistication required of these essential industry professionals has never been greater. Given the vital role they play, the industry must be certain that three control points are in place: Certification of those who seek to perform the role of the agent, forwarder, or intermediary professional. Oversight that ensures that those who have been certified continue to meet standards of professional competence.
Access to training that is credible, efficient and cost effective so that it supports the evolving standards of professionalism in a changing industry. Applicants must meet the Standards of Certification and Financial Guidelines set forth by Cargo Network Services Corporation.