Cargo Programs

Delivering the Modern World 

Air cargo transports over USD 8 trillion worth of goods annually, representing approximately 33 % of global trade by value. This critical sector enables the movement of pharmaceuticals, high-value electronics, perishables, emergency relief supplies, and other essential goods with speed and reliability.

The air cargo industry plays a vital role in global economic development, supporting millions of jobs and ensuring supply chain resilience across borders. CNS and IATAS work together to make air transport safer, more secure, efficient, and sustainable through industry standards and modern cargo programs

IATA Cargo standards

CNS supports the promotion and implementation of IATA's globally recognized standards and programs across multiple areas of cargo handling and compliance. These include:

• Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)
  Ensuring safe transport of hazardous materials, supported by DG AutoCheck and CBTA training.

• Live Animals Regulations (LAR)
  Promoting animal welfare and compliance with global handling and transport standards.

• Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR)
  Standards for handling temperature- and time-sensitive goods like food and flowers.

• Pharmaceuticals (CEIV Pharma)
  Ensures end-to-end cold chain integrity in pharma logistics.

• CEIV Fresh, CEIV Live Animals, CEIV Lithium Battery
  Certification programs to meet customer and regulator expectations across specialized cargo types.

• Cargo iQ
  Enhancing shipment visibility and performance through measurable KPIs and quality standards.

• Unit Load Devices (ULD)
  Promoting safe, efficient use of containers and pallets in cargo operations.

• Cargo Operations
  Covering standards in acceptance, build-up, handling, and documentation to streamline processes.

Cargo projects

In order to find a future for the air cargo industry, CNS works in several projects to modernize the supply chain.

• The Digital Cargo projects (e-freight and e-AWB) aim to move the air cargo industry to the digital era by taking the paper out of  the supply chain.
• The Cargo Security initiatives support regulators and strengthen the supply chain security.
• Our Cargo Sustainability initiatives​ tackle environmental, social and economic issues.