US extends air cargo screening pilot for one year

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By Alex Lennane

30/07/2014

TIACA’s letter-writing spree is obviously working. US Customs and Border Protection has agreed to extend its pilot Air Cargo Advance Screening programme for a further year and is inviting new participants, up to September 26. The letter, from a variety of groups, had asked US CBP to get input from smaller companies before any rules are enacted.

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