What Are the New Regulations and Standards in Air Cargo and Ground Handling Operations?

To prepare for the 2026 changes, airlines, ground service providers, freight forwarders, shippers, airports, and manufacturers need to stay informed on current and upcoming air cargo regulations. The key source for these updates is the IATA manuals.

Published annually, IATA manuals cover the latest regulations, industry trends, and best practices. To comply with new regulations effective 1 January 2026, it's crucial to use the latest editions, updated each year by IATA experts and working groups like the Dangerous Goods Board (DGB) and Live Animals and Perishables Board (LAPB).

The IATA manuals ensure you're up-to-date with the essential 2026 regulations and standards. Watch the videos below for key updates.

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2026 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)
2026 Battery Battery Shipping Regulations Manual (BSR)
2026 IATA Live Animal Regulations (LAR)
2026 Temperature Control Regulations (TCR)
2026 Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR)
2026 Airport Handling Manual (AHM)
2026 IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM)
2026 IATA Baggage Reference Manual (BRM)
2026 IATA Cargo Handling Manual (ICHM)
2026 IATA Unit Load Device Regulations (ULDR)
2026 IATA Standard Procedures for Preloading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI)
2026 IATA Compassionate Transportation Manual (CTM)

What's new in the 2026 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)?

The latest edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) is the 67th edition.

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What's new in the 2026 IATA Battery Shipping Regulations Manual (BSR)?

The latest edition of the Battery Shipping Regulations Manual (BSR) is the 13th edition.

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What's new in the 2026 IATA Live Animal Regulations (LAR)?

The latest edition of the Live Animals Regulations (LAR) is the 52nd edition.

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What's new in the 2026 Temperature Control Regulations (TCR)?

The latest edition of the Temperature Control Regulations (TCR) is the 14th edition.

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What's new in the 2026 Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR)?

The latest edition of the Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR) is the 25th edition.

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What's new in the 2026 Airport Handling Manual (AHM)?

The latest edition of the Airport Handling Manual (AHM) is the 46th edition.

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What's new in the 2026 IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM)?

The latest edition of the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) is the 14th edition.

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What's new in the 2026 IATA Baggage Reference Manual (BRM)?

The latest edition of the IATA Baggage Reference Manual (BRM) is the 7th edition.

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What's new in the 2026 IATA Cargo Handling Manual (ICHM)?

The latest edition of the IATA Cargo Handling Manual (ICHM) is the 10th edition.

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What's new in the 2026 IATA Unit Load Device Regulations (ULDR)?

The latest edition of the Unit Load Device Regulations (ULDR) is the 14th edition.

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What's new in the 2026 IATA Standard Procedures for Preloading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI)?

The latest edition of the Standard Procedures for Preloading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) is the 7th edition.

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What's new in the 2026 IATA Compassionate Transportation Manual (CTM)?

The latest edition of the IATA Compassionate Transportation Manual (CTM) is the 6th edition.

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