Shipping Perishable Cargo (2 Days)

Time Frame Topics Sub-topics
Day 1 Welcome  
(AM) Self Introduction  
09:00-10:15 Course introduction Smoke free building
    Facilities
    Course Adminstration
    Briefing for Exam
    Course Objectives:
    To comply with the requirements established in the IATA Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR)
    Know shipper’s & carrier’s responsibilities in shipping Perishables
    Introduce Table of Contents of PCR
  Chapter 1 and 2 Application of Regualtions
    Shipper’s & Carrier’s Responsibilities
    Food Safety & Countries
10:15-10:30 Morning Break  
10:30-12:30 Chapter 2 & 3 Government & Carrier Regulations
  Chapter 4 Perishables Facts & Types
12:30-14:00   LUNCH
14:00-17:00 Chapter 5 Perishables Classification
    List of Perishables
    Segregation of Perishables
Day 2    
(AM) Chapter 6 Packagings
09:00-10:15   Air Shipment Requirement
    Package Categories
  Chapter 7 Documentation, Marking & Labelling
  Chapter 8-10 Handling Procedures
    Acceptance & Control
10:15-10:30 Morning Break  
10:30-12:30 Chapter 11-13 ULD & Airport Operations
    Perishable Hanlding Facilities
  Chapter 14 Claims
  Chapter 15 CITES
  Chapter 16-17 Air Transport of Cut Flowers
    Air Transport Logistics of Time & Temperature Sensitive &
    Healthcare Products
12:30-14:00   LUNCH
Day 2(PM)    
14:00-17:00   Examination