Cargo Management Control, Handling and Shipping Needs
Procurement & Supply Chain · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900
Overview
Cargo management introductory course is used to develop a solid foundation for your cargo career by learning the fundamentals of cargo skills and procedures. Shipment can be a very diverse business and the cargo professional excels in dealing with these challenges. If you are looking to demonstrate your skills and competence across various cargo areas, then this cargo endorsement program is for you. This Course is one of the requirements for accreditation as a Cargo Agent. The Introductory Course takes into account a number of changes in the air cargo industry.
Learning Objectives
Gain familiarity with air cargo terms and expressions
Learn to control and maximize the use of space in aircraft holds
Understand aircraft routings and industry manuals such as TACT and OAG World Airways Guides
Apply basic rating principles and state and operator variations
Accept cargo and complete documents according to IATA standards, improving customer service
Develop an awareness of special cargos and how to handle them
Review methods and techniques to better manage time and temperature-sensitive cargos
Explore the latest industry trends and types of perishable commodities transported by air
Develop a perishable cargo-handling plan to minimize cargo losses
Reduce your business exposure through in-depth analysis of global government controls
Identify new market opportunities and how to improve service to existing markets through rigorous study of transport standards and documentation
Gain in-depth knowledge of the latest security initiatives, their implementation, and implications
Review selected government programs relating to air cargo security
Plan and execute effective crisis management strategies
Minimize your operational exposure through proper risk management techniques
Benefit from "hands-on" learning with industry leaders
Who Should Attend
Cargo agents and freight forwarders
The operational staff of airlines
Cargo export/import specialists
Cargo training specialists
Shippers
Cargo agents and freight forwarders
The operational staff of airlines
Cargo export/import specialists
Cargo training specialists
Shippers
Course Outline
Day 1 — Cargo entities and organizations
World geography and time zones
Use of the air cargo guides
Introduction to Special Cargo, such as dangerous goods, live animals and perishables
Cargo automation
Day 2 — Flight routings and introduction to the cargo rating…
Liability and claim handling
Air Waybill completion
Government regulations and Border Inspection Posts
Environmental conditions and temperature control
Day 3 — Incompatible loads
How to operate a Perishable Cargo Centre
General design requirements for thermal, insulated and refrigerated containers
The Threat to Civil Aviation
Regulatory Authorities
Day 4 — Principles of Air Cargo Security
Cargo Security Acceptance
Exemptions to Screening
Recognition and Handling of Improvised Explosive Devices
X-Ray Screening
Day 5 — Cargo Terminal Access Control
Employee Security Awareness
Cargo Security Training
Cargo Security Auditing
Handling a Bomb Threat
Accreditation
Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.
What do Al-Khobraa procurement and supply chain courses cover?
The portfolio covers strategic sourcing and category management, tendering and supplier evaluation, contract and supplier performance management, negotiation, logistics, warehousing and inventory control — alongside preparation for CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualifications, the global benchmark for the profession.
Who should attend a procurement and supply chain course?
These courses suit procurement and purchasing officers, category and sourcing managers, contract administrators, warehouse and inventory supervisors, logistics and materials planners, and finance or engineering staff who raise and evaluate tenders. No prior CIPS study is assumed.
How long are procurement and supply chain courses, and where are they held?
Most Al-Khobraa procurement and supply chain courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.
What certificate will I receive?
Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.
Can procurement and supply chain training be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. Any Al-Khobraa procurement and supply chain course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.