Special Handling Code (SHC)
A special handling code (SHC) is a three-letter IATA code that tells everyone handling a shipment how to treat it, such as PER for perishables, AVI for live animals or VAL for valuables.
- Code
- SHC
Related terms
- PERPerishable CargoPER is the IATA special handling code for perishable cargo, meaning goods that spoil over time or at the wrong temperature, such as flowers, fruit and food.
- AVILive AnimalsAVI is the IATA special handling code for live animals.
- VALValuable CargoVAL is the IATA special handling code for valuable cargo, such as gold, banknotes and gems.
- HEAHeavy CargoHEA is the IATA special handling code for heavy cargo of 150 kg or more per piece.
- DIPDiplomatic MailDIP is the IATA special handling code for diplomatic mail, such as diplomatic bags and pouches.
- HUMHuman RemainsHUM is the IATA special handling code for human remains in coffins.
More in Special Cargo
- AOGAircraft On GroundAircraft on ground (AOG) means an aircraft cannot fly until it gets a spare part or repair.
- COLCool GoodsCOL is the IATA special handling code for cool goods that must be kept chilled but not frozen.
- CRTControlled Room TemperatureCRT is the IATA special handling code for controlled room temperature, meaning the shipment must stay between +15 °C and +25 °C.
- EATFoodstuffsEAT is the IATA special handling code for food meant for people to eat.
- LARLive Animals RegulationsThe Live Animals Regulations (LAR) are IATA's manual for shipping live animals by air, including container rules for each species.
- OBCOn Board CourierAn on-board courier (OBC) is a person who flies as a passenger and carries an urgent shipment as checked or hand baggage, for the fastest door-to-door delivery.
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