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CARGO INTRODUCTORY COURSE

With over 52 million tons of cargo shipped annually, the air cargo industry is the place to be. Prepare yourself to work in the industry with this comprehensive course. You will learn about basic IATA cargo rules and procedures, how freight forwarders and airline cargo units operate, plus much more.

This course is mandated for IATA Cargo Agents in accordance with the IATA Cargo Agency Resolutions.

What you will learn

Upon completing this course you will have the skills to:

Guide clients on the IATA rules and procedures for air freight shipments

Arrange air cargo shipments in accordance with IATA rules and procedures

Apply published rates and charges for air cargo shipments

Complete air waybills accurately

Prepare shipments ready for carriage

Course content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

Operations at cargo agencies, airlines, and freight forwarders

Air cargo acceptance basic rating principles

Air waybill completion

Industry terminology and abbreviations

IATA geography, TACT, and other cargo manuals

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

Newcomers to the industry

Cargo agent and air freight forwarder sales and marketing staff

Airline and manufacturer sales, reservations, and acceptance staff

Junior-level managers at cargo agents, airlines, and manufacturers

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants who successfully pass the final exam.

Exam information

Method: Online exam with remote supervision (OERS)