Some of these topics are also explored in the following virtual classroom course:

Did you know that in the past 5 years, 163 participants from 35 countries have taken this course with IATA?

About

Gain the knowledge required to ship perishable cargo safely complying with industry standards meanwhile identifying interesting business development opportunities for your company. Whether it concerns fruits, pharmaceuticals, vegetables, frozen fish or flowers, perishables are, due to their nature, often shipped via air. These products are usually for human consumption, have a short shelf life and closely monitored by national government bodies. Ensuring this cargo is delivered at its destination within the best conditions requires a thorough understanding of the most up-to-date regulations and procedures. This course provides a detailed insight into the proper handling of perishable cargo.

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

Course code: TCGP-21

Course format

• This classroom course provides 2 days (16 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 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

• To attend a class scheduled at one of our training centers: Register early and save up to 20%! Please read the Terms 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:

• Improve time and temperature-sensitive cargo management with latest methods and techniques
• Explore the latest industry trends and types of perishable commodities transported by air
• Understand global government controls to reduce your business exposure
• Identify new market opportunities
• In depth understanding of the procedures and documents to improve service
• Use the current IATA Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR) in line with other applicable publications

Course content

• How to use IATA’s Perishable Cargo Regulations manual
• Government and airline regulations
• Carrier regulations
• Shipper’s and airline’s responsibilities
• Perishable types and their classification
• Packaging types
• Documentation and labelling
• Acceptance and control
• Perishable handling procedures
• ULD and airport operations
• Damage, claims and tracking
• Air transport of cut flowers
• CITES regulations

Activities

• Case studies
• Practical examples

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

• All Cargo operations and ground handling staff responsible for handling any type of perishable cargo
• Cargo customer service and sales staff at airlines and cargo agents.
• Logistics/transportation department staff at shippers preparing perishable cargo for air transportation.
• Instructional designers and instructors responsible for cargo training

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.