Valuable Cargo (VAL)
VAL is the IATA special handling code for valuable cargo, such as gold, banknotes and gems.
It is handled under extra security from acceptance to delivery.
- Code
- VAL
- Standard
- IATA SHC
Related terms
- VUNVulnerable CargoVUN is the IATA special handling code for vulnerable cargo, meaning goods likely to be stolen, such as phones, electronics and luxury items.
- NVDNo Value DeclaredNo value declared (NVD) is written on the air waybill when the shipper does not declare a value for carriage.
- SHCSpecial Handling CodeA 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.
More in Special Cargo
- AOGAircraft On GroundAircraft on ground (AOG) means an aircraft cannot fly until it gets a spare part or repair.
- AVILive AnimalsAVI is the IATA special handling code for live animals.
- 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.
- DIPDiplomatic MailDIP is the IATA special handling code for diplomatic mail, such as diplomatic bags and pouches.
- EATFoodstuffsEAT is the IATA special handling code for food meant for people to eat.
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