Airfreight & Airport Operations

By GATEWAY FREIGHT Categories: LOGISTICS
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About Course

This comprehensive course offers an in-depth exploration of airfreight logistics and airport operational frameworks, equipping learners with the knowledge and skills required to navigate the fast-paced world of air cargo and ground operations. Designed for aspiring logistics professionals, freight forwarders, and supply chain managers, the course bridges theoretical foundations with real-world applications in international air transport.
Learners will gain a clear understanding of the end-to-end airfreight process—from cargo booking and documentation to aircraft loading, customs clearance, and post-arrival handling. The course also delves into airport infrastructure, ground handling protocols, regulatory compliance, and the integration of digital systems like ERP, e-Sanchit, and ICEGATE.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Module 1. Fundamentals of Airfreight
  • Characteristics of Air Cargo: Speed, Cost, Commodity Types
  • When to Choose Airfreight Over Other Modes
  • Types of Air Cargo: General Cargo vs Special Cargo (Perishables, Pharma, Dangerous Goods)
  • Module 2. Key Stakeholders in Air Cargo
  • Role of Freight Forwarders, Consolidators, IATA Agents
  • Airlines vs Integrators (e.g., DHL, FedEx)
  • Ground Handling Agents and Terminal Operators
  • Module 3. Airport Infrastructure & Cargo Terminals
  • Air Cargo Terminals: Export Shed, Import Shed, Bonded Area
  • Role of Air Cargo Complexes (ACC)
  • Cold Chain Infrastructure and Pharma Logistics
  • Module 4. Documentation in Air Cargo
  • Air Waybill (AWB) vs House AWB
  • Cargo Manifest, Security Declaration, Shipper’s Declaration for DG
  • E-Freight and Digitization in Air Cargo
  • Module 5. Airfreight Costing & Rate Structures
  • Calculating Chargeable Weight (Actual vs Volumetric) Formula
  • IATA Rate Sheets and Special Cargo Surcharges (FSC, SSC, X-ray, etc.)
  • Block Space Agreements (BSA) and Spot Rates
  • Module 6. Regulations and Compliance
  • IATA, ICAO, and DGCA Guidelines
  • Handling Dangerous Goods under IATA DGR
  • Security Screening & Customs Control at Airports
  • Module 7. Airport Operations in India
  • Case Study: Delhi Airport Cargo Logistics (DIAL)
  • Role of AAI, AAICLAS, and Private Operators
  • EDI Connectivity and Coordination with Customs at ACCs
  • Module 8. Live Case Study & Simulation
  • Route Planning: Exporting Pharmaceuticals from India to EU via Air
  • Simulation: Filling out Air Waybills and Handling Special Cargo

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