The Heart of CASS-USA

CASS-USA is the air cargo industry's first Internet-based billing and payment service. e-Billing is a sophisticated electronic invoice presentment and payment system, available to the companies served by CNS.

Key Benefits:

An Internet platform for seamless financial transactions, e-Billing allows to:

• Receive and review invoices online
• Settle disputes and arrange for payment over the Internet,
• Minimize  errors, reduce costs and time delays; thus making cash flow more predictable.

Dramatic Increases in Efficiency

The system is simple to use: 

• Carriers send billing files to CNS electronically.
• The information is uploaded to the Internet.
• Carriers and forwarders are notified by e-mail when billing information has been uploaded, with direct access to their data.
• Agents can review invoices and download them into their own accounting systems to reconcile their records.

This process saves five to seven days in getting invoices to agents.
 
Electronic dispute resolution is another aspect of efficiency. Each year, 9 % of the 2.5 million air waybills processed are disputed. Here is how E-Billing helps the quick resolution of disputes:

• Agents mark the dispute type with a code and describe the discrepancy as they upload the information into the system.
• Carriers review the discrepancy online and either accept the agent's view or re-bill the necessary adjustments.
• Once an invoice is approved, agents set a date and authorize electronic payment.
• Payment is then automatically made on the date specified.

e-Billing is Saving Money too

By eliminating the need for invoice printing and mailing, CASS-USA is the industry's most cost effective settlement system. In addition, with e-Billing, agents can now make payments electronically, reducing in-house processing expenses while enhancing business relationships. Cash flow forecasting and treasury management are strengthened for both airlines and cargo agents.