Objectives :

On completion of this course you should be able to: 

• Define the relationship between the rapidly evolving global logistics industry and the aviation industry
• Applying different methods and techniques so as to achieve a smooth conveyance of goods.
• Examines how carriers are coming up with new methods and technologies.
•  Improve ground handling and road transport, traceability systems and bar-coding, security and screening, and safe delivery of perishable items.
• Determine The impact of IT, list the Change factors, and define the role of the General Handling Agent
• Gain an understanding of Organizations and regulations governing international aviation

Course Outline

Air Cargo

• Supply chains under pressure
• Air cargo's strengths
• Model shift

The World Of Air Cargo

• Profit
• Planet
• People

Air Cargo History

• Globalization
• Environmental pressure
• Airport types
• Integrators

Cargo Handling Agents – The Impact Of It

• Early days
• Airlines at the start of computer technology
• Change factors
• The role of the General Handling Agent
• Conclusions

Freight Forwarder

• The development of the forwarder
• Associations and networks
• Case study: Hellman Worldwide

Cool Logistics

• The cool chain
• Creating standards
• The cool chain business
• Case study: The Fish Society goes global
• Case study: Live lobster Clearwater perspective

Express And Mails

• Charter brokers
• Animals
• Lift off for heavyweight freighters
• Flying fashion
• Art craft
• On the grid

Cargo Security And Risk

• Crime
• Terrorism
• Natural disasters
• Health hazards
• Cybercrime
• Corruption

Environment

• The issues
• The response
• Air freight's extra burden

Innovation And Trends In Air Logistics

• The industry leaders all agree
• Awards for innovation
• Hanging buying habits
• Case study: Helicopter delivery – What next?

Views On The Future

• Enno Osinga
• Alexis Sioris
• Heiner Siegmund
• Fred Smith
• Dieter Haltmayer
• The future is a challenge
• Michael Sales
• Ram Menen

The Law – Organizations And Regulations Governing International Aviation

• The Warsaw Convention
• Regulatory bodies
• Glossary of common air freight terms