Perishable Cargo Logistics Management

3-day (24 hours) classroom course

This course is aimed at key personnel in the perishable air cargo logistics industry engaged in defining quality and risk management systems around the transport, handling and management of time and temperature-sensitive perishable shipments. Over 3 days you will learn how to use IATA’s Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR), explore the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) methodology and learn how to use IATA’s CEIV (Center of Excellence for Independent Validators) fresh audit checklist and to implement it in your organization.

Course code: CGC043VEEN02

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 and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Recommended level is Intermediate and Advanced.
• 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 completing this course you will be able to:

• Describe IATA’s Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR) manual and applicable legislation
• Manage time and temperature sensitive perishables cargo
• Explain the importance of a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) based Perishable Cargo Safety Management System
• Implement a CEIV Fresh audit checklist

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• How to use IATA’s PCR
• Government and airline regulations
• Shipper’s and airline’s responsibilities
• Documentation and labelling
• Perishable handling procedures
• Damage, claims and tracking
• HACCP-based perishable safety
• CEIV fresh audit checklist

Activities

• Case studies
• Group exercise and games

Materials

• IATA Perishable Cargo Regulations
• IATA CEIV Fresh Audit Checklist

This course is recommended for:

• Cargo quality management
• Warehouse and ramp operational management
• Airline, handler and freight forwarder

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.
Please note: This certificate is valid for 36 months.