IATA's Cargo Supply Chain and Transport Modes course builds key knowledge of global supply chains, logistics operations, and transport modes moving cargo worldwide. You will explore supply chain integration, freight forwarding services, multimodal corridors, cargo unitization, and sustainable transport practices.
Study at your own pace through self-study, or enrol at an IATA Authorized Training Center near you if you prefer learning with a local expert instructor.
Master hands-on airway bill verification, pallet unit load device (ULD) build-up, and weight distribution protocols directly on the airport cargo ramp with real-world documentation workflows.
ULD & Pallet Build-Up Protocols
Learn exact contour loading, net tensioning, and dangerous goods segregation on standard aircraft pallets under international aviation safety guidelines.
Cargo Manifest & Waybill Inspection
Gain accuracy in validating airway bills, customs declarations, and weight balance records before ground handling handover to freighter operations.
Trainees build core operational expertise inside active airport cargo terminals, gaining real-time experience with airway bill verification, container unitization, and freight dispatch workflows.
Freight Manifest & Scanning
Pallet & ULD Build-Up
Airway Bill Dispatch
Students process inbound air freight tags using modern handheld terminal scanners to ensure complete digital tracking and rapid cargo manifest reconciliation.
Practical training in assembling unit load devices, verifying weight contours, and securing cargo netting according to international airline safety standards.
Hands-on instruction at the terminal service counter managing priority airway documentation and coordinating smooth transfers from staging floor to tarmac loading.
Core Skills You Will Master
Practical capabilities gained upon completing this professional aviation cargo course.
Supply Chain Integration
Multimodal Corridors
Cargo Unitization & DG
Logistics Sustainability
Identify business process integration across international supply chains and logistics networks.
Explain operational advantages of combining air, road, maritime, and inland waterway transport.
Apply principles of containerization, ULD handling, and safe carriage of dangerous goods.
Analyze environmental strategies adopted by global transport organizations to reduce carbon emissions.
Six Core Topics Covered
Introduction to Supply Chain Management
Freight Forwarding Services
Transport Management & Corridors
Multimodal Transport Operations
Foundations of business process integration and end-to-end global supply chain alignment.
Operational scope, documentation, and service management in international freight forwarding.
Modal diversity, competitiveness, and corridor routing across air, land, and sea.
Integrating multiple transport modes for efficient international cargo movement.
Designed for cargo agents, freight forwarders, airport ground staff, and international trade students. Pass the exam to receive your internationally recognized IATA certification.
Submit your details to register for self-study access or request information on local IATA Authorized Training Center instructor-led classes.