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Perishable Cargo Regulations

About The Course

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 the detailed insight into the proper handling of perishable cargo.

Course Objective

  • 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.

  • Understand global government controls to reduce your business exposure

  • Identify new market opportunities.

  • In depth understanding of the procedures and documents to improve service.

  • Use the current IATA Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR) in line with other applicable publications.

Course Content

  • 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


Duration: 1 Day

Prerequisite


Working knowledge of English language (Read, Write, Speak)

Certification


Course attendance certificate approved by Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA, Ministry of Dubai).