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Malaysia AirAsia X (MAAX)

Standard Operating Procedure for AK flight

Fruits and Vegetables

Packaging

Fresh fruits and vegetables may be packed in wooden crates, pallets, cardboard boxes, wicker woven baskets, etc.
To ensure quality control, the packaging requires vents for adequate ventilation.
Packaging material must be strong as packages may be stacked on one another.
Packages must be labelled with “This Side Up” (arrow), and “PERISHABLE” label.

Fruits with strong and pungent smell

Fruits such Durian, Jackfruit, Tarap etc. require two separate packaging as below:
- Inner packaging - Vacuum-sealed packaging of the commodity
- Outer packaging - Styrofoam box

Meat

Packaging

All parties must comply with strict hygiene rules throughout all stages of processing and handling.
Meat should be contained, packed in waterproof material and handled as “Wet Cargo”.
Fresh meat should be maintained within a temperature range of 0°C - 5°C (32°F -41°F).
Frozen meat should be kept below -12°C (10°F).
Chilled meat should be kept below 5°C (41°F).

Flowers

Packaging

Flowers are usually wrapped in protective papers and placed in a cardboard boxes or wicker woven baskets. Other types of plants (that qualify for transportation) are packaged in the same manner.
All packaging materials must be strong enough to allow the stacking of boxes.
The packages are all loaded in the upright position, following the direction of “This Way Up” stickers. The “Perishable” label is also included on the sides of the boxes.

Eggs

Packaging

The shipper must indicate if the eggs are for incubation or consumption.
Incubated eggs are fertilized eggs containing a live, dormant embryo.
The eggs are usually laid on dividing cells resembling honeycombs and packed in a cardboard or wooden box. Packaging materials must be strong enough to withstand stacking.
To maintain quality, ensure transportation time is as short as possible.

Documentation

It is IMPORTANT that AWB for Perishable Cargo and Wet Cargo be accurate. Each AWB must have:

All the necessary handling or storage instructions.
Full name of the shipper and consignee, along with their full address and telephone number(s).
In the “Handling In Formation” section, only the handling information is to be printed.
For shipment using dry ice (UN 1845) as refrigerant, DGR LATEST EDITION Section 8.2.4 / Figure 8.2.E MUST be printed.

If the shipments are accompanied by health certificates or other official permits, these should be listed as accompanying documents in the “Handling Information”.
Section of the AWB. Examples of certificates (if applicable):

i. Veterinary Certificate

ii. Certificate of Quality

iii. Certificate of Compliance

iv. Certificate of Origin

The certificates and other accompanying documents must be attached to the AWB and not enclosed in the cargo packaging.
The “Nature and Quantity of Goods” section should have an accurate description of the cargo contents, e.g. Chilled Meat (Lamb), Frozen Fish, Live Tropical Fish - NOT a generic/general description such as meat or fish.

Labels and Marking

AirAsia X Berhad uses the following stickers to label the perishable or wet cargo packages.

Restrictions

The cargo for carriage must comply with all local laws and regulations at the departure and arrival station.
The carriage of cargo must also adhere to applicable aviation regulations.
AAX will not accept cargo that may cause damage to other cargo, aircraft and baggage.
AAX will not accept cargo with strong, overpowering scent.

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