IATA / FIATA Cargo Introductory Course

Develop a thorough understanding of air cargo procedures and best practices. Learn about the operations of freight forwarders and airline cargo units. Follow the IATA standards on how to accept cargo, complete documents and improve customer service.

Apply basic cargo rating principles and loading procedures. Acquire the essential knowledge you need to know about aircraft types and IATA geography. Learn how to use industry manuals such as TACT (The Air Cargo Tariff), OAG World Airways Guides and other cargo manuals.

How You Benefit:

• Review methods and techniques to better manage time and temperature sensitive cargos
• Explore the latest industry trends and types of commodities transported by air
• Develop a cargo-handling plan to minimise cargo losses
• Identify new market opportunities
• How to improve service to existing markets through rigorous study of transport standards and documentation
• Ensure the safety of cargo on the ground and in the air
• Review and discuss special routings
• Identify and implement procedures to handle emergency situations
• Understand the container design principles