Special Cargo items include live animals, perishables, wet cargo, time and temperature sensitive products, and human remains, among others. Due to their nature, weight, dimensions and/or value, they may have specific requirements including packaging, labelling, documentation and handling through the transport chain.
Their transport is addressed through specific regulations that must be followed when preparing, offering, accepting and handling them. Related manuals contain standards operating procedures, country regulations and best-practices for Special Cargo safe, secure and expedient transportation.
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Manuals & Regulations
How are users benefiting?
91% of Manufacturers
Avoided custom delays due to incorrect labelling or documentation
88% of Freight Forwarders
Reduced the amount of air cargo shipment rejections
86% of Airlines
Reduced their amount of errors
89% of Freight Forwarders
Improved data quality