IATA Cargo Agent Requirements and Processes

Course Overview

This course provides an in-depth understanding of IATA cargo agent requirements and the handling of international shipments with IATA member airlines. Participants will learn the differences between an IATA air waybill and a house air waybill, direct air waybill freight rates, and best practices for air cargo preparation and damage prevention. The course covers cargo inspection procedures, acceptance checklists, breakbulk shipment processing, and domestic shipment delivery to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.

• IATA Cargo agent description and requirements
• International shipments with IATA member airlines
• Understanding an IATA air waybill vs. a house air waybill
• Direct air waybill freight rates
• Air cargo preparation and preventing damage
• Cargo inspection processes
• Cargo acceptance and inspection procedures
• Inspection checklist
• Processing breakbulk shipments
• Domestic shipment delivery