Shipping Perishable Cargo

Course objectives

• 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
• Analyze global government controls and reduce your business exposure Identify new market opportunities
• Study transport standards and documents to improve service to existing markets
• Apply the current Shipping Perishable Cargo Guidelines Publication in conjunction with the Shipping Perishable Cargo.

Course content

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