Use IATA's Perishable Cargo Regulations to ship perishables safely and comply with standards.

Available as: Classroom & In-Company course
Duration: 2 days (16 hours)
Recommended level: Entry-level and Professional
Prerequisites: None

Upon completing this course you will have the skills to:

• Improve how you manage time and temperature-sensitive cargo with methods and techniques
• Explore the latest industry trends and types of perishable commodities transported by air
• Reduce your business exposure through in-depth analysis of global government controls
• Identify new market opportunities and improve service to existing markets by studying transport standards and documentation
• Use the current Shipping Perishable Cargo Guidelines Publication in conjunction with the Shipping Perishable Cargo workbook

This course is recommended for:

• Cargo agents
• Freight forwarders
• Airlines and cargo training specialists
• Cargo operations managers and frontline supervisors

• Proper use of IATA's Shipping Perishable Cargo manual
• Perishables Classification
• Packaging, documentation and marking requirements for perishable cargo
• Special perishable shipping procedures and considerations
• Time and Temperature management as well as air transport of cut flowers

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.