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Air cargo security service

To ensure freight reaches its destination safely and in compliance with applicable regulations, specialized providers take on the technical and administrative security tasks across the supply chain.

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To ensure freight reaches its destination safely and in compliance with applicable regulations, specialized providers take on the technical and administrative security tasks across the supply chain.

Air cargo security services cover physical inspections, cargo screening via X-ray, computed tomography, or explosive trace detection, access controls for staff and vehicles, risk assessments, and…

They are provided by certified security companies, freight forwarders with accredited security divisions, and airport operators.

Last updated: 22 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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

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To ensure freight reaches its destination safely and in compliance with applicable regulations, specialized providers take on the technical and administrative security tasks across the supply chain. Air cargo security services cover physical inspections, cargo screening via X-ray, computed tomography, or explosive trace detection, access controls for staff and vehicles, risk assessments, and security personnel training. They are provided by certified security companies, freight forwarders with accredited security divisions, and airport operators. Many of these services may only be performed by officially approved providers – such as Regulated Agents under EU aviation security rules. Unlike standard freight handling, security services extend across the entire chain from shipper to consignee and demand complete, auditable documentation at every stage.

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