TACT

TACT (The Air Cargo Tariff) is an air freight rate manual published by the International Air Transport Association that consists of three parts: TACT Rules, North American rates, and global rates. It is used by more than 70,000 air cargo professionals on a daily basis to access standardized tariffs, rates, regulations, and compliance information. With over 5 million tariffs and rates updated in real time, 85+ airlines, 200+ countries and a network of 800+ individual sources, TACT eliminates inconsistencies in airline rate manuals and provides uniform pricing references for the global air cargo industry. TACT maintains its relevance through regular updates—TACT Rates receive bimonthly revisions, while TACT Rules undergo updates every April and December.

A Lufthansa Cargo shipment from Frankfurt (FRA) to Miami (MIA) uses TACT to determine the General Cargo Rate of $3.45 per kilogram for a 500kg electronics shipment on AWB 020-12345678. An Emirates SkyCargo freight forwarder references TACT Rules to verify the volumetric weight calculation requirements and restricted commodities regulations for a Dubai (DXB) to Los Angeles (LAX) shipment carrying AWB 176-87654321.

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How often are TACT rates and rules updated?

TACT Rates are updated bimonthly (every two months), while TACT Rules are updated twice per year in April and December. These regular updates ensure air cargo professionals have access to current market data and regulatory changes.

What are the three main sections of TACT?

TACT consists of three parts: TACT Rules (covering international transportation regulations, AWB completion, and carrier provisions), North American rates (tariffs for routes within and to/from North America), and worldwide rates (global tariffs for international air cargo routes).