Staying current with the latest updates in the shipment of Special Cargo is essential for ensuring compliance with country-specific regulations and adhering to the most up-to-date standard operating procedures and best practices.
IATA’s 2025 manuals provide you with the most accurate and comprehensive guidance, reflecting the latest changes in international standards and legal requirements. By using up-to-date resources, you can be confident that your team is empowered to handle special cargo with confidence, ensuring safety and efficiency at every step of the process.
Regular updates not only help you avoid compliance-related risks and penalties but also ensure the consistent application of industry-leading practices across your operations.
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Live Animals Regulations
Temperature Control Regulations
Perishable Cargo Regulations
Compassionate Transportation Manual
The 2025 IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR) introduce crucial updates created to improve the safe and efficient transporation of live animals. This edition includes new appendices for general information on States and Operators, updated guidelines on protected species with references to CITES and IUCN databases, and a new checklist for Excess Baggage Live Animal Acceptance.
The container requirements for pets in the cabin are now clearer, incorporating risk assessments, while new sections on horse equipment and seafood packaging have been added. The CITES chapter has been fully updated, and new definitions in the glossary improve clarity. Additionally, a new appendix details IATA-related services, including the One Source online platform and certifications.
These updates ensure your business adheres to the latest standards for safe and humane animal transportation.
Key Updates in the 2025 IATA Live Animals Regulations:
The IATA 2025 Temperature Control Regulations (TCR) have undergone significant updates to enhance the safe and efficient transportation of temperature-sensitive cargo.
This edition harmonizes the TCR with the Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR) and Live Animals Regulations (LAR), marking the completion of a major overhaul. Key changes include restructuring the Documentation chapter, with a clearer Section 7.1 on the Air Waybill and updated examples, as well as the removal of the "Place" field from the Acceptance Checklist.
Handling procedures have been extensively revised, and the Glossary now defines "VARIATION," along with new sections for Technical Abbreviations and Cargo Handling Codes. A new appendix details IATA-related services, while irrelevant content on perishable cargo has been removed. The Preface also provides a helpful comparison between the 12th and 13th editions.
Key Updates in the 2025 IATA Temperature Control Regulations:
The IATA 2025 Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR) have been thoroughly updated to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of perishable goods. Key changes include clarified shipper responsibilities and comprehensive guidance for compliance.
The regulations have been restructured to align with the Temperature Control and Live Animals Regulations (TCR and LAR), marking the completion of a major overhaul. A new chapter on booking and advanced arrangements simplifies access to critical information, while the Perishable Shipments and Documentation chapters have been revised for greater clarity. Specific guidelines on EPS, leak-proof packaging, and dry ice for live seafood have also been enhanced. Additionally, new chapters on Shipment Tracking and Monitoring and Quality and Risk Management have been added.
The CITES chapter has been fully updated, and a new appendix now covers IATA-related services, including the One Source online platform and certifications. These updates make the PCR the most definitive guide for perishable cargo air transport.
Key Updates in the 2025 IATA Perishable Cargo Regulations:
The 2025 edition of IATA’s Compassionate Transportation Manual (CTM) introduces critical updates designed to ensure the safe, respectful, and efficient transportation of human and pet remains. This edition includes revalidated State and Operator information to help avoid delays and offloading risks.
The CTM Checklist, is a vital tool for the entire supply chain, and outlines essential steps for transporting human remains, minimizing risks, and ensuring compliance. The manual also introduces best practices for the air repatriation of pet remains, reflecting evolving consumer demands.
IATA’s ONE Source platform provides free access to validate aviation capabilities, while the new Compassionate Transportation Training Course ensures that your team is fully prepared to handle these sensitive shipments. Funeral home operators, airlines, and freight forwarders will find the CTM invaluable for streamlining operations and maintaining high standards in the transportation of compassionate cargo.
Key Updates in the 2025 IATA Compassionate Transportation Manual:
