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Perishable Cargo Transportation

IATA Trainings - A06D081 - Classroom Training


Perishable Cargo Transportation
  • Subjects
  • Target Group
  • Authority Approval
  • Prerequisites
  • Required Documents
  • Critical Information

What you will learn

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

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

Course content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

  • 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

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
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  • Participants should have prior knowledge of air cargo procedures.
  • Recommended level is Entry-level and Intermediate.
  • The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.


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. 

19/11/2025 - 20/11/2025


2 day (2x8 hour)


 1,812.00 USD (VAT Included)




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