Develop a solid foundation for your cargo career by learning essential cargo skills and procedures.

Operating procedures in the air cargo field can seem complex in terms of the methods used for the handling and shipping of air cargo. This step-by-step course provides you with detailed insight into the subject and improves your knowledge, skills and capabilities, leading to a more efficient working environment.

Available as: Classroom & In-Company course
Duration: 8 days (64 hours)
Recommended level: Entry-level and Professional
Prerequisites: None

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• Understand aircraft routings and use IATA’s TACT Manual
• Accept cargo consignments and apply special cargo procedures
• Gain knowledge of Condition of Carriage
• Complete an air waybill according to IATA standards
• Construct and combine unpublished cargo rates and charges
• Rate all cargo shipments, including special rates and ULD rates

• Station Managers and ground handling staff
• Shippers, Cargo Agents, Consolidators, Freight Forwarders
• Instructional Designers and instructors responsible for cargo training

• Unit Load Device (ULD)
• Aircraft: structure, layout, payload, limitation and ULD
• Loading and safety
• Customs procedures and shipment documentation
• Interline rules and procedures
• Procedures: booking, acceptance, security inspection
• Cargo documentations
• Cargo rates and charges
• Cargo acceptance
• Cargo technology: electronic air waybill, e-freight
• Special cargo handling

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 participant obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.