News / Canada imposes new air cargo security rules in response to threats

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Heightened concerns over air cargo security in Europe and North America has resulted in Transport Canada imposing new rules.

Thought to be in response to a number of incendiary devices found in European parcel networks, Transport Canada has mandated new restrictions on cargo from a number of countries in Europe and central Asia, effective immediately.

Air Canada explained: “Cargo originating from the countries listed below and arriving into Canada must not be accepted from shippers without an established business relationship with either ...