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Air Cargo Security

Airlines, freight forwarders, ground handlers, and logistics operators implement air cargo security to protect shipments from unauthorized access, theft, damage, and sabotage at every point in the transport chain.

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Airlines, freight forwarders, ground handlers, and logistics operators implement air cargo security to protect shipments from unauthorized access, theft, damage, and sabotage at every point in the…

Controls range from restricted access to cargo facilities and staff background checks through cargo screening to documented chain-of-custody records at each handover.

The regulatory framework draws on IATA standards, requirements from national aviation authorities such as EASA and the FAA, and international civil aviation conventions.

Last updated: 16 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo-security/

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Airlines, freight forwarders, ground handlers, and logistics operators implement air cargo security to protect shipments from unauthorized access, theft, damage, and sabotage at every point in the transport chain. Controls range from restricted access to cargo facilities and staff background checks through cargo screening to documented chain-of-custody records at each handover. The regulatory framework draws on IATA standards, requirements from national aviation authorities such as EASA and the FAA, and international civil aviation conventions. Day-to-day, this means sealed unit load devices, secure warehousing, and heightened procedures for hazardous or high-value goods. The term is distinct from air cargo risk management, which additionally covers financial and broader operational risks.

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