Cargo Handling
About Cargo Handling
Cargo
refers to goods carried by a large vehicle, like a plane, ship, train,
or truck. Cargo handling refers to the overall activities in warehouses
and logistics centers, such as loading and unloading cargo,
transporting cargo, warehousing, picking, and sorting.
Cargo handling is a very important part of logistics, and losses in cargo handling directly increase logistics costs.
Why is Cargo Handling important?
Cargo
handling greatly affects productivity and quality in logistics. Any
loss in cargo handling directly increases logistics costs for the
company.
Efficient cargo handling means safer and easier cargo operation and monitoring.
Who should take the Cargo Handling Exam?
• Freight forwarders
• Cargo agent
• Cargo operations manager
• Cargo supervisors
• Newcomers to the industry
• Junior-level managers at cargo agents and airlines
Cargo Handling Certification Course Outline
1. Introduction to Logistics
2. Supply Chain Management
3. Freight Management
4. Materials Planning
5. Airline Transport
6. Cargo Handling