Cargo XML Messaging and Standards (Classroom, 3 days)

Did you know that in the past 4 years, 103 participants from 14 countries have taken this course with IATA?

About

IATA Cargo XMLStandard Accepted by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency

Learn how to implement Cargo-XML messaging in your organization and improve electronic communications. Cargo-XML aims to facilitate cargo business processes, fulfill regulatory requirements for Advance Cargo Information (ACI), and comply with security regulations like Electronic Consignment Security Declaration (e-CSD).

During this course you will analyze how Cargo-XML standards improve information exchange both within a company and between different stakeholders, such as shippers, freight forwards, ground handlers, airlines, regulators, and customs and security agencies. Using the IATA Cargo-XML manual and toolkit, learn how to implement Cargo-XML within your organization and how to convert between Cargo-XML and Cargo-IMP.

This course is available at IATA Training Centers and Regional Training Partner locations, and on-demand as in-house training.

Course Code: TCGG-06

Course format

• This classroom course provides 3 days (24 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• 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 login to your Training Account. Please have your login details ready.
• Register early and save up to 20% at our Training Centers! Please read the Terms and Conditions for the early bird discount. The discount will be calculated at the time of payment.

To arrange in-house training for your company: Complete the in-house training request form or contact the salesperson in your region.

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Understand the need for improved electronic messaging within the e-cargo business
• Use the Cargo-XML manual and toolkit
• Implement Cargo-XML
• Convert between Cargo-XML and Cargo-IMP messages
• Improve data quality within your organization

Course content

• Cargo business processes and stakeholder interaction
• Cargo-XML electronic message structure: specification, fields, code list and layouts
• Cargo-XML schema ▪ Implementation of Cargo-XML messaging
• Conversion between Cargo-XML and Cargo-IMP messages
• Cargo-XML compliance with custom’s Advance Cargo Information (ACI) and e-cargo initiatives (e-air waybill, e-freight, e-consignment security declaration)

Activities

• Mapping and conversion between Cargo-IMP and Cargo-XML

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

• E-Cargo project managers
• IT implementation managers and service providers
• Data quality managers
• Technology managers from customs or border protection authorities

Certificate awarded

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.