e-Transport - Air transport



🎯 Learning objectives
After completing this combined self-study package, participants will be able to:
Understand the air-freight market and framework
- Assess the specific characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of air transport compared with other modes, and the impact of IATA guidelines and international conventions, such as Montreal, on liability and claims.
Identify the logistics chain and intermediaries
- Explain accurately the roles, responsibilities and relationships of shippers, freight forwarders/agents, GSAs, first- and second-line handlers and carriers throughout the process, from ready for carriage to delivery.
Understand and process transport documents
- Analyse the purpose and structure of the Air Waybill (AWB), distinguish between a Master AWB (MAWB) and House AWB (HAWB), and interpret integrators' transport documents (consignment notes) correctly.
Calculate rate structures and costs
- Analyse the structure of air-freight rates, calculate chargeable weight using the volumetric conversion factor, and account for Quantity Rates, specific commodity codes (SCR) and surcharges, such as BAF, CAF and security.
Apply packaging and loading requirements
- Select suitable packaging and load securing for air transport and recognise the characteristics and uses of different Unit Load Devices (ULDs), such as pallets, igloos and containers, and specialised cargo.
Explain security and customs procedures
- Interpret airport security requirements, including the differences, benefits and obligations associated with Known Consignor status and Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certification.