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Air Cargo Supply Chain Security
When a freight forwarder hands over a shipment to the carrier, a multi-layered security system takes effect – designed to prevent unauthorized, prohibited, or dangerous items from being loaded onto an aircraft.
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When a freight forwarder hands over a shipment to the carrier, a multi-layered security system takes effect – designed to prevent unauthorized, prohibited, or dangerous items from being loaded onto an aircraft. Air cargo supply chain security covers physical screening of shipments, access controls at cargo terminals, chain-of-custody documentation, and vetting of known consignors and regulated agents. The international framework is anchored in ICAO Annex 17 standards, implemented through programmes such as the EU's Known Consignor scheme, the US Certified Cargo Screening Program, and IATA's Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA-DGR) for hazardous materials. Certified companies can pre-screen cargo on their own premises, reducing handling delays at the terminal. In the customs context, these security requirements align closely with the criteria for Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status.
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