The Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has welcomed the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council’s adoption of important updates to its SAFE Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade. As part of the changes, the WCO recently formally adopted the so–called ‘7 + 1’ data set as the requirement for risk data analysis, helping to standardise basic Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) processes. “This is a major step forward for Advance … [Read more...] about TIACA welcomes WCO’s adoption of SAFE updates
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Regulators share data concerns at TIACA summit
Industry must continue to work closely with regulators to ensure impending advance data rules enhance security without impeding cargo flows, delegates at TIACA’s Executive Summit (ES) heard last week. Representatives from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the European Union (EU), Transport Canada, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), the World Customs Organization (WCO), and the International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO) took to the … [Read more...] about Regulators share data concerns at TIACA summit
Toronto to host 2018 TIACA Air Cargo Forum
TIACA’s 2018 Air Cargo Forum will take place in Toronto, Canada, announced TIACA secretary general Doug Brittin. The biennial ACF brings together supply chain decision makers from across the globe for three days of networking, discussion, and learning. “We are excited to be bringing the event back to North America for 2018,” said Brittin. “The ACF is a unique opportunity to network and develop new business, as well as a chance for members to help shape our industry by … [Read more...] about Toronto to host 2018 TIACA Air Cargo Forum
Jim Jackson inducted into TIACA Hall of Fame
James ‘Jim’ Jackson, a driving force behind the standardisation of aircraft unit load devices (ULD) and the supporting aircraft and ground-handling technical requirements, has been welcomed to The International Air Cargo Association’s (TIACA) Hall of Fame. Jackson is an air-cargo handling and logistics innovator, a lifelong champion of international standardisation, and an engineering solutions-finder for the air cargo industry, who fostered the ubiquitous ULD—the LD3. … [Read more...] about Jim Jackson inducted into TIACA Hall of Fame
Sudden TSA security updates surprise industry
Sudden TSA security updates surprise industry The air cargo sector has been caught off-guard by a sudden announcement by the United States Transport Security Administration (TSA), who on 29 December issued a notice that updates to Security Programs for all US and non US-based freighters flying within, into and out of the US, must be implemented by 16 February. “The timing of the announcement over the holiday season, and the short implementation period are not … [Read more...] about Sudden TSA security updates surprise industry
TIACA calls for risk-based approach to security
TIACA members have been advised that recently released updates to Security Programs for all-cargo aircraft in the US must be implemented by 16 February 2015. The updated Security Programs, issued by the US Transport Security Administration (TSA) on 29 December 2014, affect all US and non US-based freighter aircraft operators within, into, and out of the US. “The timing of the announcement over the holiday season, and the short implementation period are not ideal,” said Doug Brittin, … [Read more...] about TIACA calls for risk-based approach to security
