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IATA Cargo Introductory
Introduction
The IATA/FIATA Cargo Introductory Course is one of the requirements for accreditation as an IATA Cargo Agent. The Introductory Course takes into account a number of changes in the air cargo industry and the evolution of the industry towards the adoption of the Montreal Protocol.
Course Objectives: -
Make appropriate arrangements and reservations for international air cargo shipments
- Calculate correct rates and charges for general cargo and special cargo (specific commodity and class rates)
- Complete Air Waybills in accordance with applicable IATA rules and procedures
Topics Covered:
- Industry regulations; ICAO -IATA - FIATA
- The air cargo agency; The IATA cargo agent -The consolidator
- World geography; IATA 3-letter codes -time differences -calculation of transportation times
- Use of Guides; the OAG Air Cargo Guide
- Aircraft; bulk loading limitations -Unit Load
- Devices (ULDs) Handling facilities; aircraft and cargo terminal facilities
- Air cargo acceptance
- Cargo booking procedures
- Cargo automation
- Air cargo rates and charges; application of TACT (The Air Cargo Tariff)
- The Air Waybill; completion - labeling and marking
Who will benefit from this course:
- traffic and operations staff of international air cargo agents
- sales and marketing staff of cargo agents
- consolidators; sales, reservations and acceptance staff of airlines,
- airport handling
- surface transportation companies
- shipping department staff of manufacturers
- wholesalers
- importers and exporters.
Exams:
The IATA / FIATA Cargo Introductory Course exams are held every year in April and October. Students must enroll at least three months prior to the examination. The exams must be taken within the registration period.
Duration: 200hrs |
