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 … [Read more...] about Sudden TSA security updates surprise industry
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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 … [Read more...] about TIACA calls for risk-based approach to security
Modest growth, but most carriers operating at a loss
The Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement, which is made up of 15 major carriers, has recommended a general rate increase of US$400 per feu to come into force on November 15. The TSA said the GRI comes as shipping lines continue efforts to restore baseline freight rates for holiday shipments and the 2014 contract negotiating season, which typically come up for renewal at the start of May. TSA executive administrator Brian Conrad said: “The trade is seeing modest but healthy cargo … [Read more...] about Modest growth, but most carriers operating at a loss
TSA claims 100% screening a success, but int’l in a “few years”
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has said the 1 August deadline for 100% screening of air cargo on domestic passenger aircraft was successfully implemented, but that the same goal for international cargo would only be met in a "few years" time. The TSA said it is continuing its work to improve cargo security on passenger flights originating in other countries, with TSA administrator John S. Pistole saying: "International air cargo is more secure than it has ever been." "TSA … [Read more...] about TSA claims 100% screening a success, but int’l in a “few years”
TSA claims 100% screening a success, but int'l in a "few years"
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has said the 1 August deadline for 100% screening of air cargo on domestic passenger aircraft was successfully implemented, but that the same goal for international cargo would only be met in a "few years" time. The TSA said it is continuing its work to improve cargo security on passenger flights originating in other countries, with TSA administrator John S. Pistole saying: "International air cargo is more secure than it has ever been." "TSA … [Read more...] about TSA claims 100% screening a success, but int'l in a "few years"
TSA will likely not meet 100% screening mandate
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will miss a congressionally mandated deadline to screen 100 per cent of US-bound air cargo by the first of August, US lawmakers noted recently. In a recent report, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) also said TSA relies too heavily on a voluntary shipping programme to ensure the compliance of private companies in the 100 per cent screening requirement and recommended that TSA develop contingency plans to address shortfalls in voluntary … [Read more...] about TSA will likely not meet 100% screening mandate
