Cathay Cargo becomes first carrier to adopt IATA’s ONE Record data protocol

Cathay Cargo has become the first airline to integrate the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) ONE Record data protocol into its daily operations, well ahead of the industry-wide target set for January 2026.

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The cargo airline began using ONE Record in December 2024, partnering with three Chinese mainland freight forwarders – Sinotrans Air Freight, WECAN International Freight Forwarding, and ALL-LINK Logistics – to exchange electronic air waybill (eAWB) and shipment status data via an advanced API.

In January 2025, Sinotrans Hong Kong Air Transportation Development became the first Hong Kong-based forwarder to adopt the system, allowing for real-time shipment tracking.ONE Record is designed to enhance end-to-end transparency in air cargo, providing a standardised digital i…