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A new programme for US airfreight exporters designed for the mandate to screen all cross-border cargo moving on freighters will not be ready in time.

Moreover, it promises little merit and will likely increase confusion, industry stakeholders have warned.

On 1 July, the mandate from the International Civil Aviation Organisation for 100% screening of all international airfreight carried from member states on freighter aircraft will come into effect. Main deck cargo is currently exempt from mandatory screening.

With only weeks to go, the ...

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  • Sal DeLuca

    June 15, 2021 at 4:30 pm

    The TSA – government in action, or, more appropriately, inaction.