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Cargo Security Risk Assessment

Cargo security risk assessment analyzes a shipment or entire supply chain process to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Last updated: 13 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

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

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Cargo security risk assessment analyzes a shipment or entire supply chain process to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities. The process typically follows these steps: identifying hazards (e.g., tampering, unauthorized introduction of dangerous goods, theft), evaluating the likelihood and potential impact of each risk factor, and determining appropriate controls and mitigation strategies. These controls may include enhanced screening, physical inspection, supply chain audits, or continuous monitoring. Risk assessment is fundamental to compliance programs such as Authorized Economic Operator (AEO), Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), and Integrated Supply Chain Security (ISS).

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