Trade Facilitation - Everyone’s Business
The Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation supports governments in developing countries in implementing the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement. The Alliance brings together governments and businesses of all sizes as equal partners to deliver targeted trade reforms that ultimately boost trade competitiveness and business conditions, which are key drivers of inclusive economic growth and poverty reduction.
Over 50 Years of Standards Evolution in Live Animals Transport by Air
In 2024, the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR) will be celebrating its 50th edition. In over half a century, the air transport of live animals has significantly evolved.
Significant Changes to the IATA Cargo Handling Manual
As a cargo professional, you have developed your own way of doing things. The trouble is, no item is shipped by just one person or even one company. When everyone in the transport chain – ground handlers, freight forwarders and airlines – work according to the same guidelines, damage, delays, refusals, and fines are significantly reduced.
What are the New Regulations and Standards in Air Cargo and Ground Handling Operations?
In order to prepare for the 2024 changes, airlines, ground service providers, freight forwarders, shippers, airports, and manufacturers amongst others need to comply with the new regulations that come into effect on January 1, 2024. To do that, you should ensure to use the latest editions of the IATA manuals, which are updated annually.
How to Get Trained and Certified on Dangerous Goods Transported by Air
More than 1.25 million consignments of dangerous goods are transported by air each year, and with air cargo quantities increasing, the number of dangerous goods being shipped will continue to increase. The importance of shipping and handling dangerous goods safely is of the utmost importance, and this requires dangerous goods training and certification.
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