To prepare for the 2025 changes, airlines, ground service providers, freight forwarders, shippers, airports, and manufacturers need to stay informed on current and upcoming air cargo regulations. The key source for these updates is the IATA manuals.
Published annually, IATA manuals cover the latest regulations, industry trends, and best practices. To comply with new regulations effective January 1, 2025, it's crucial to use the latest edition, updated each year by IATA experts and working groups like the Dangerous Goods Board (DGB) and Live Animals and Perishables Board (LAPB), for example.
With over 350 changes made annually, the IATA manuals ensure you're up-to-date with the essential 2025 regulations. Watch the videos below for key updates.
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What's new in the 2025 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)?
What's new in the 2025 IATA Live Animal Regulations (LAR)?
What's new in the 2025 Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR)?
What's new in the 2025 Temperature Control Regulations (TCR)?
What's new in the 2025 Compassionate Transportation Manual (CTM)?
What's new in the 2025 Airport Handling Manual (AHM)?
What's new in the 2025 Security Management System Manual (SeMs)?
What's new in the 2025 Cargo Handling Manual (ICHM)?
What's new in the 2025 Unit Load Device Regulations (ULDR)?
What's new in the 2025 Standard Procedures for Preloading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI)?
What's new in the 2025 Cargo-XML Toolkit (CXML)?
The latest edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) is the 66th edition.
The latest edition of the Live Animals Regulations (LAR) is the 51st edition.
The latest edition of the Perishable Cargo Regulations is the 24th edition.
The latest edition of the Temperature Control Regulations is the 13th edition.
The latest edition of the Compassionate Transportation Manual (CTM) is the 5th edition.
The latest edition of the Airport Handling Manual (AHM) is the 45th edition.
The latest edition of the Battery Shipping Regulations Manual (BSR) is the 12th edition.
The latest edition of the Security Management System (SeMS) is the 8th edition.
The latest edition of the Cargo Handling Manual (ICHM) is the 9th edition.
The latest edition of the Unit Load Device Regulations (ULDR) is the 13th edition.
The latest edition of the Standard Procedures for Preloading Advance Cargo (PLACI) is the 6th edition.
The latest edition of the Cargo-XML Manual and Toolkit (CXML) is the 13th edition.
