Cargo Handling
Cargo in some occasions spends more time on the ground than in the air. An airline can sometimes only differentiate itself competitively on the ground. Therefore, ground handling is of crucial importance in the air cargo supply chain. When packages arrive at the ground handling warehouse at the airport, a number of vital tasks must be performed and managed.
Today nearly all international shipments are controlled by Electronic Data Processing and in the case of a large airport, many thousands of shipments will be processed in any 24-hour period. Some larger airlines have their own handling, mainly at their hubs, but in order to remain agile & flexible they outsource the handling service to companies dedicated to the warehouse & ramp handling.
Some of the handling companies have operations in many airports all over the world. Careers and jobs in this sector carry great responsibility and the need for accuracy.
Some of your day-to-day tasks could include:
- Sales & marketing to promote their services to airlines globally.
- Supervising the sorting of packages into shipments, containers and pallets, requiring excellent computer skills.
- Supervising dangerous goods processes, a vital role involving meticulous and careful examination of goods and documentation.
- Optimizing processes using the latest technology in order to improve efficiencies.
- Dealing with customs.
The entire handling procedure is carried out under a strict management control and is a vital link between the Freight Forwarder, truckers, the airline and the recipient of the cargo.
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