The freight forwarder collects 20 different shipments (HAWBs) from 20 different exporters. All are destined for the same country, perhaps even the same city. The forwarder packs them onto pallets or into containers, issues a single MAWB to the airline, and internally tracks the HAWBs.
One of the significant drawbacks of early glass cockpits was the lack of tactile response. Pilots often had to look at a screen to ensure they had pressed the correct button. The IgM Consol solves this with advanced haptic feedback. The screen surface physically responds to touch, mimicking the sensation of turning a knob or flipping a switch. This allows pilots to keep their eyes outside the cockpit while making adjustments—a critical safety feature.
: Smaller forwarders may find the ICEGATE digital signing and filing process technically complex without specialized software.