Course Modules:

Module 1: Fundamentals of Airport Logistics and Distribution

• Key concepts and components of airport logistics

• Passenger vs. cargo logistics distinctions

• Stakeholders in the airport logistics ecosystem

• Activity: Map the end-to-end flow of an air cargo shipment

Module 2: Ground Handling Operations and Cargo Movement

• Role of ground handling agents in logistics

• Cargo acceptance, storage, and transfer processes

• Coordination between airlines, handlers, and customs

• Exercise: Plan the ground handling process for a scheduled flight

Module 3: Airport Warehousing and Cargo Distribution Systems

• Design and layout of cargo terminals and warehouses

• Cross-docking, consolidation, and distribution strategies

• Inventory management in airport warehouses

• Practical: Design a layout for an efficient cargo terminal warehouse

Module 4: Air Cargo Distribution Networks and Partnerships

• Network planning for regional and global cargo distribution

• Intermodal transport connections: road, rail, sea

• Partnering with freight forwarders, integrators, and 3PLs

• Case Study: Distribution planning for a major airport hub

Module 5: Digital Systems in Airport Logistics

• Cargo Management Systems (CMS) and ERP integration

• Real-time tracking, IoT, and RFID applications

• Using data analytics for performance improvement

• Simulation: Using software to track shipments across logistics partners

Module 6: Airport Infrastructure for Cargo Distribution

• Role of specialized cargo terminals and freighter ramps

• Cold chain infrastructure for perishables and pharmaceuticals

• Secure areas for valuable or hazardous cargo

• Group Activity: Develop an infrastructure improvement proposal

Module 7: Customs, Security, and Compliance Considerations

• Harmonized System (HS) codes and customs clearance processes

• Security screening protocols for cargo logistics

• Compliance with ICAO Annex 17 and IATA security standards

• Exercise: Plan a compliant and secure cargo flow for sensitive goods

Module 8: Optimizing Landside and Airside Logistics Integration

• Coordinating landside (roads, trucks, rail) with airside cargo flows

• Congestion management and slot coordination

• Integrating passenger logistics with cargo operations in mixed terminals

• Workshop: Troubleshoot an airport congestion scenario

Module 9: Contingency Planning and Disruption Management

• Planning for delays, equipment breakdowns, and strikes

• Business Continuity Planning (BCP) in airport logistics

• Mitigating risks of disruptions in multimodal logistics chains

• Case Study: Managing logistics during major airport disruptions

Module 10: Global Best Practices and Future Trends in Airport Logistics

• Case studies of high-performing airport logistics hubs

• Automation, robotics, and AI in cargo handling

• Green logistics and sustainable distribution planning

• Final Activity: Design an airport logistics and distribution strategy for a selected case airport