Preloading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI)

3-day (24 hours) classroom course

Enhance your understanding of the entire global logistics supply to support your compliance efforts regarding the Preloading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI). PLACI comprises regulatory requirements that are increasingly deployed by national customs and aviation security authorities in line with international standards set by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Identify the appropriate changes in business processes and the appropriate messaging standards (Cargo-XML) that will facilitate your company in adopting the new standards with optimum data quality.
 

Course Code: CGC034VEEN01

Course format

• This classroom course provides 3 days (24 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Prerequisites

• Participants should have prior knowledge of air cargo procedures.
• Recommended level is Entry-level and Intermediate.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

• When you click the Register button, you will be directed to log in to your Training Account.
• Register early and save up to 25% at our Training Centers! Please read the Terms and Conditions for the early bird discount.

In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder in the global supply chain industry
• Recognize the cargo business processes and associated electronic messages applicable to your organization
• Explain the basis and benefits of PLACI for the whole industry, particularly for your organization
• Interpret the requirements of each PLACI country and their applicable standards
• Schedule a proposed implementation timeframe
• Identify the new PLACI messaging standards
• Identify PLACI implementation strategy and the associated challenges

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• PLACI and its impact on the Air Cargo industry globally
• Principles and recommendations for PLACI
• PLACI business processes and requirements
• PLACI different programs and their specific requirements

Activities

• Discussions, case studies and activities
• Written exam

Supporting materials

Each participant will receive a complimentary copy of the latest IATA Standard Procedures for Preloading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) Manual in e-book format for the duration of the course. It is an indispensable field publication that you will refer to throughout this course.

This course is recommended for:

• Airlines and GSAs
• Customs and regulators
• Ground Handlers
• Freight Forwarders filing on behalf of the operators
• Entrant cargo and mail IT solutions providers
• Airport Authorities involved in cargo community systems
• Individuals and teams involved in the following activities will benefit from this course: compliance in operations security, global logistics and customs, trade facilitation, quality and business improvement, digital cargo and automation, and e-commerce projects, cargo IT systems and data management.

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 participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.