Cargo handling skills, Port charges and Procedures

Course Objectives

On completion of the training participants should be able to:

  • Have a solid background, knowledge and skills in cargo operations.
  • Gain insight into rules, regulations, safety and security as it affects Cargo handling functions.
  • Understand the cargo industry and how it operates.
  • Use and interpret codes used in cargo operations.

For whom

This course is designed for

  • Operational, commercial and security staff within airlines, freight and forwarding companies and organisations.
  • Commercial and customers service staffs who need to understand the cargo market.
  • New staff in cargo companies without formal training.

Course Content

  • General Philosophy
  • Cargo Entities and Organisations
  • World Geography & time Zones
  • Port Charges Process & Procedures
  • Cargo Automation
  • Aircraft Types vis-a-vis Ground Support Equipment
  • Flight Routines Cargo Rating Control System
  • Cargo Air Tariff
  • Liability & Claim Handling
  • Air Waybill completion
  • Inter-Departmental Relationships:NDLEA, Nigeria Police, Customs & Immigration, Quarantine Etc
  • Special Cargo (DGR)