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Air Cargo Advanced Screening

Following September 11, 2001 commercial airlines’ vulnerability and appeal to terrorists became apparent. In 2002 the Department of Homeland Security was established solely to protect Americans from threats like these.

United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) cooperate to facilitate safe travel and transportation into the United States. Under the current regulatory framework, TSA has responsibility for ensuring the security of the nation’s transportation of cargo by air into the United States while CBP has responsibility for securing the nation’s borders by preventing high-risk cargo from entering the US. […]

By |2022-07-06T16:24:07-04:00August 22, 2018|International Travel, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA)|2 Comments
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TSA 100% Screening – The Air Cargo Advance Screening Pilot Takes Off

On May 16, 2012, the Transportation Security Administration [TSA] announced - starting December 3, 2012, all international passenger air carriers destined for the United States will be subject to 100% cargo screening. TSA's website advises: "[g]lobal shippers and U.S. importers should contact their logistics partners to determine if these measures may have any impact on their supply chain." This process requires enhanced screening for shipments designated as higher risk, while lower risk shipments will undergo other physical screening protocols. How will this impact your supply chain?

By |2021-11-10T14:48:50-05:00June 27, 2012|Import, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA)|Comments Off on TSA 100% Screening – The Air Cargo Advance Screening Pilot Takes Off
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TSA 100% Air Cargo Screening Update – 6 Months Later?

On Thursday, March 10, 2011, from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. EST, Marc Rossi, Chief, Air Cargo Screening, TSA Headquarters, and Peter Quinter, Chair, Customs and International Trade Department, will be the speakers at a webinar hosted by the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America. Shippers, indirect air carriers (IACs) or freight forwarders, and international airlines will benefit from learning about the newest policies and requirements by TSA.

By |2011-03-03T17:44:14-05:00March 3, 2011|U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA)|1 Comment
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TSA 100% CARGO SCREENING RULE EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2010

On January 11, 2010, I posted "You Ready for 100% Cargo Screening by the TSA" because at that time, the international aviation industry was not prepared for the implementation on August 1, 2010 of the TSA mandated 100% screening of air cargo aboard passenger planes. The date is fast approaching, and shippers, indirect air carriers (freight forwarders) and airlines which need to get "on board" should attend an important seminar.

By |2010-04-07T15:40:23-04:00April 7, 2010|U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA)|1 Comment
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New TSA Penalties and Procedures

Effective August 20, 2009, the new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations increased the maximum amount of its monetary penalties against aircraft operators and freight forwarders/indirect air carriers (IACs) for violations of the Transportation Security Regulations. TSA also made significant change to its Investigative and Enforcement Procedures in 49 CFR Part 1503. There are ways to avoid being penalized by the TSA, or to reduce any monetary penalty assessed by the TSA for air cargo transportation related violations.

By |2009-10-26T11:35:13-04:00October 26, 2009|U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA)|Comments Off on New TSA Penalties and Procedures
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