e-Cargo Business Process and Standards (classroom)
About the course
4-day (32 hours) classroom course
Become an expert in e-business processes and standards and understand the role of technology in air freight in order to assess and prepare your organization for the adoption of e-freight. This four-day course will provide you with the latest developments in e-cargo procedures, standard electronic messaging, and e-air waybill business rules. Learn about information exchange, system integration, and the technical requirements for core documents. Air cargo procedures and standards involve the use of many types of documents and the movement of millions of document pouches worldwide. Air cargo should move towards electronic documents, becoming paperless, to increase its efficiency, and preserve the environment.

Course code: TCGT-07
Course format
Prerequisites
- Participants should have prior knowledge of air cargo procedures.
- Recommended level is 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
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.
There are no scheduled classes at the moment
What you will learn
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
- Apply e-freight handbook methodology
- Implement e-freight standards
- Automate cargo processes
- Implement e-Cargo initiatives such as e-freight and e-AWB
- Launch successful e-AWB program
Course content
The key topics that are covered during this course include:
- e-freight: definition, benefits, stakeholders
- e-air waybill (AWB)
- e-Cargo business process and standards
- Technology to support e-cargo
- IATA Message Improvement Program (MIP)
Activities
Who should attend
This course is recommended for:
- Any airline industry stakeholder intending to adopt e-freight
- Authorities responsible for e-Cargo
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.