Air Freight Training

Lesson 1 • Global Air Cargo Market Overview

Covers market size, growth drivers, and trade lane dynamics shaping air freight. Establishes context for all subsequent operational and commercial topics.

Lesson 2 • Air Freight Service Products

Distinguishes express, priority, deferred, and charter service types offered by carriers. Enables students to match service products to shipper requirements.

Lesson 3 • Industry Stakeholders and Their Roles

Maps every party in the air cargo chain from shipper to consignee. Students can describe each stakeholder's responsibilities and interdependencies.

Lesson 4 • Types of Air Cargo and Commodities

Classifies cargo by physical characteristics, value, and handling requirements. Provides the commodity knowledge needed for booking and documentation decisions.

Lesson 1 • Commercial and Customs Documents

Covers commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates required for customs clearance. Students assemble complete document sets for import and export shipments.

Lesson 2 • Dangerous Goods Declarations

Introduces the shipper's declaration for dangerous goods and its mandatory fields. Connects DG documentation to safety and regulatory compliance covered later.

Lesson 3 • The Air Waybill in Depth

Explains the legal status, structure, and completion of the air waybill (AWB). Accurate AWB preparation is the cornerstone of compliant air cargo operations.

Lesson 4 • Document Flow and Record Keeping

Traces how documents move between parties from booking through final delivery. Establishes retention and audit practices essential for compliance and claims.

Lesson 1 • Chargeable Weight Calculation

Teaches volumetric weight conversion and the higher-of rule for determining chargeable weight. Accurate weight calculation directly impacts revenue and customer quotes.

Lesson 2 • Surcharges and Accessorial Fees

Identifies fuel, security, handling, and other surcharges added to base rates. Students build complete cost models by incorporating all applicable surcharges.

Lesson 3 • Quotation Preparation and Margin Management

Guides students through building a complete customer quotation with margin applied. Connects pricing knowledge to commercial profitability and competitive positioning.

Lesson 4 • Spot Rates and Contract Pricing

Distinguishes spot market pricing from long-term contract agreements and their trade-offs. Students evaluate when each pricing model benefits the shipper or forwarder.

Lesson 1 • Acceptance, Segregation, and Emergency Response

Trains the acceptance check process, incompatible goods segregation, and incident response. Integrates DG knowledge into real-world operational decision-making.

Lesson 2 • Regulatory Framework for Dangerous Goods

Introduces the international regulations governing dangerous goods transport by air. Students understand the hierarchy from international rules to carrier variations.

Lesson 3 • Quantity Limits and Forbidden Goods

Defines passenger aircraft vs. cargo aircraft quantity limits and absolutely forbidden items. Students apply limits to determine routing and acceptance eligibility.

Lesson 4 • Packaging, Marking, and Labeling

Specifies UN-specification packaging requirements, hazard labels, and handling marks. Students verify that DG packages meet all physical compliance requirements.

Lesson 1 • Aviation Security Regulatory Framework

Outlines the international and national security obligations applicable to air cargo. Establishes the compliance baseline that all subsequent security topics build upon.

Lesson 2 • Secure Supply Chain Management

Addresses chain-of-custody controls, tamper-evident sealing, and facility security measures. Students design secure handling procedures from acceptance through aircraft loading.

Lesson 3 • Security Incident Reporting and Audits

Defines reporting obligations for security breaches and the audit process for regulated agents. Students prepare for internal and authority-led security audits.

Lesson 4 • Known Shipper and Account Consignor Programmes

Explains how shippers gain trusted status and the verification process involved. Students manage known shipper databases and assess shipper eligibility.

Lesson 1 • Ramp Operations and Aircraft Loading

Addresses ramp safety, ground support equipment operation, and loading sequence execution. Students apply safety protocols during aircraft loading and unloading activities.

Lesson 2 • Load Planning and Weight and Balance

Covers aircraft load planning principles, centre-of-gravity limits, and load sheet preparation. Students produce load plans that meet structural and balance requirements.

Lesson 3 • Cargo Acceptance and Screening Workflow

Details the step-by-step acceptance process including document verification and physical inspection. Connects acceptance controls to security and DG compliance requirements.

Lesson 4 • Unit Load Device Management

Explains ULD types, build-up standards, weight limits, and serviceability checks. Students select correct ULD types and build compliant loads for various aircraft.

Lesson 1 • Valuable and Vulnerable Cargo Procedures

Defines handling protocols for high-value goods including currency, jewellery, and electronics. Students apply security and documentation controls to minimise loss and damage.

Lesson 2 • Perishables and Cold Chain Management

Covers temperature requirements, packaging standards, and transit time limits for perishables. Students design cold chain solutions that maintain product integrity door to door.

Lesson 3 • Live Animal Transport Requirements

Applies IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR) to container sizing, feeding, and documentation. Students verify compliance for common live animal shipment types.

Lesson 4 • Human Remains and Diplomatic Cargo

Covers the unique documentation, packaging, and handling rules for human remains and diplomatic pouches. Students apply sensitivity protocols and regulatory requirements correctly.

Lesson 1 • Key Performance Indicators and Benchmarking

Defines KPIs for on-time performance, claim rates, and cost per kilo across air freight operations. Students design dashboards and benchmarking frameworks for continuous improvement.

Lesson 2 • Capacity Management and Revenue Optimisation

Covers yield management principles, allotment agreements, and capacity forecasting techniques. Students apply revenue optimisation tools to maximise profitability on key lanes.

Lesson 3 • Risk Management and Business Continuity

Identifies supply chain risks including capacity crunches, geopolitical disruptions, and natural events. Students build contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies for air freight.

Lesson 4 • Network Design and Routing Optimisation

Applies hub-and-spoke and point-to-point routing logic to optimise transit time and cost. Students design routing solutions for complex multi-origin, multi-destination networks.