Basic Airline Cargo Acceptance & Handling

This course talks about the basics of Airline Cargo Acceptance & Handling. By the end of this course, you will be adept with the definitions & common terms used in Air Cargo industry, understand what acceptance of cargo entails along with regulatory responsibilities and rights of shippers. Furthermore, you will be introduced to the concept of categorised cargo and air cargo rates & related surcharges, destination functions & delivery of shipment, cargo tracing, claims and refund, dangerous goods awareness, load ability of aircraft & payload. Most importantly, you will be taught about Special Handling Codes which will help you to communicate with clarity while passing critical information during operations. Important regulations and definitions will be taught in-depth and must be kept in mind as the legal aspect behind common parlance is elucidated upon. As it is important to read these regulations, you will be taught how to do so effectively and efficiently.

12th pass or Equivalent.

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Understand definitions & common terms used in Air Cargo industry.
• Understand what acceptance of cargo entails along with regulatory responsibilities and rights of shippers
• Understand what is categorised cargo and air cargo rates & related surcharges.