News / Forwarder confusion likely after US TSA issues new air freight security rules

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New security rules issued by the TSA are likely to cause confusion for forwarders tendering cargo for freighter flights.

TIACA said it was “disappointed” with the timing of the new “interim” security measure, but has denied it has insufficient influence at the Administration.

Last week TIACA warned the market that the TSA had updated its Security Program for all-cargo aircraft travelling from, to or within the US. The update was posted on 29 December, during the holiday period, and gave freighter operators ...