News / Formalised entry – the ecommerce conundrum facing the US

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Formalising ecommerce shipments into the US is “not if, but when”, as current cross-border traffic “is creating safety, security and economical risks” – but the sheer volume of parcels would make this a daunting task.  

Emir Pineda, director of marketing & air service development at Miami International Airport (MIA), told The Loadstar that ecommerce shipments were more complicated than general cargo, as they often include 200-400 air waybills per pallet. 

“You have to check it differently, you have to process it ...