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Air Cargo Risk Management

Air Cargo Risk Management is the systematic process by which freight forwarders, carriers, and shippers identify, assess, and control potential hazards across air freight operations.

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Air Cargo Risk Management is the systematic process by which freight forwarders, carriers, and shippers identify, assess, and control potential hazards across air freight operations.

Its scope covers physical risks such as damage from mishandling, threats from prohibited or dangerous goods, compliance obligations under the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, and operational…

In practice, an effective program combines staff training, thorough documentation, insurance coverage, and scheduled audits.

Last updated: 16 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/risk-management/

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Air Cargo Risk Management is the systematic process by which freight forwarders, carriers, and shippers identify, assess, and control potential hazards across air freight operations. Its scope covers physical risks such as damage from mishandling, threats from prohibited or dangerous goods, compliance obligations under the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, and operational disruptions including capacity failures and delays. In practice, an effective program combines staff training, thorough documentation, insurance coverage, and scheduled audits. Unlike air cargo security—which focuses narrowly on preventing unauthorized access—risk management addresses the broader operational and financial risk landscape at a strategic level.

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