Air Cargo Operations and Security

Catalog description

This course provides students with an understanding of air cargo theft and proper control for safety and security of people, the cargo and the environment. This remains the focal point of cargo security management despite the justifiably increased concern for disruptions due to natural catastrophes, accidents and global terrorism. Topics include introduction to cargo security, benchmarking against best practices in the industry and conduct of an effective cargo theft investigation. With what are the learning outcomes? At the completion of this course the student will be able to: Assess transportation as a conveyance and evaluate the impact of transportation disruptions on the supply chain, understanding of the role of airport management operations focused on air cargo movement and control through an airport system.