# Anti-Terrorism Cargo Security Programs

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> A freight forwarder receives a consignment with no clear indication of origin – what happens next depends on the anti-terrorism cargo security programs the forwarder participates in.

A freight forwarder receives a consignment with no clear indication of origin – what happens next depends on the anti-terrorism cargo security programs the forwarder participates in. These programs – including the U.S. Container Security Initiative (CSI), the WCO SAFE Framework, and the EU Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) system – are designed to detect and neutralize terrorist and criminal threats in the supply chain before goods reach their destination. They combine advance cargo data submissions, shipper risk assessments, inspections at ports of origin and destination, and security certifications for trusted trade partners. Certified operators – AEO in the EU, C-TPAT in the United States – typically benefit from faster customs clearance and fewer physical checks. In air cargo, ICAO security standards and national known consignor schemes provide additional layers of control.

**Source:** [https://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/facilitation/instrument-and-tools/frameworks-of-standards/safe_package.aspx](https://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/facilitation/instrument-and-tools/frameworks-of-standards/safe_package.aspx)

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| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Anti-Terrorism Cargo Security Programs |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 131 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/facilitation/instrument-and-tools/frameworks-of-standards/safe_package.aspx |

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