Learn how to ship perishables safely, comply with standards, and master the use of IATA's Perishable Cargo Regulations.

Available as: Distance-learning course with online examination
Duration: 4-6 hours
Recommended level: Entry-level and Professional
Prerequisites: None

Upon completing this course you will have the skills to:

• Review methods and techniques to better manage time and temperature sensitive cargo
• 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 80% or higher on all exercises and exams.