Air freight is a US$50 billion worldwide business that transports 35% of the value of goods traded internationally, making it a vital and promising service for the Egyptian economy as well. The movement of cargo by air is a highly specialized business, which in many respects varies from moving cargo by sea or overland. Air freight originally catered a wide range of high value, time sensitive, or perishable products, however, the growing volume of technology based products as well as the rapidly increasing trend of Just-In-Time has influenced the popular choice of international air transportation.
“EXPO Logistics: Efficient and Responsive Air Freight Management” is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the key skills and knowledge required to perform effectively in air freight management. This program is accessible to participants without detailed prior knowledge of the airfreight business.
Program outline
Introduction to Air Freight
Airports, Surrounding Environment and Involved Parties
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Air Cargo Tariff (TACT)
Coding: Country/Currency/Airports/Airlines codes
Air Delivery Terms: INCOTERMS 2000
Air Freight as part of Multimodal Transport
Air Freight Chartering
Air Freight Rates and Cost Calculation
Types of Air Freight Rates
Calculation of Air Freight Charges
Methods of Paying Freight Charges
Breakeven Point
Air Freight Documentation
Airway Bill (AWB)
Shipping Instructions
Air Freight Containers and Containerized Shipments
Unit Load Devices (ULDs)
Air Cargo Consolidation
Air Parcel’s Dimensions
Air Shipment Control
Air Cargo Acceptance
Air Cargo Loading Priorities
Air Advanced Arrangements
Airlines’ Timetable
Tracking Air Cargo
Handling Perishable Goods
Handling Dangerous Goods
Open Discussion: Is Air Freight the Suitable Mode Transport?
Key Benefits
Upon the completion of this program, participants should:
Acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to efficiently handle air cargo.
Learn how to reduce air freight operating costs and maintain optimum levels of customer service.
Become familiar with the basic concepts, applications and limitations of air freight.