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Air Cargo Security

A freight forwarder books urgent cargo onto the next available flight – but before that shipment reaches the aircraft, it must clear the entire security chain.

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A freight forwarder books urgent cargo onto the next available flight – but before that shipment reaches the aircraft, it must clear the entire security chain.

Air cargo security encompasses all technical and organizational measures protecting freight from unauthorized access, tampering, and terrorist threats throughout the air transport process.

The international framework rests on ICAO Annex 17; within the EU, harmonized aviation security regulations apply, and IATA coordinates operational standards across the industry.

Last updated: 22 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://www.icao.int/Security/Pages/AviationSecurityannex17.aspx

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A freight forwarder books urgent cargo onto the next available flight – but before that shipment reaches the aircraft, it must clear the entire security chain. Air cargo security encompasses all technical and organizational measures protecting freight from unauthorized access, tampering, and terrorist threats throughout the air transport process. The international framework rests on ICAO Annex 17; within the EU, harmonized aviation security regulations apply, and IATA coordinates operational standards across the industry. Responsibility is shared across every link in the chain: known shippers, freight forwarders, regulated agents, airlines, and ground handlers. A single gap – a broken seal, an unverified shipper, or missing documentation – can compromise the integrity of an entire consignment.

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