GlossaryEN1 min readUpdated: Jun 15, 2026
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 security regulations apply alongside national aviation authority rules, with IATA coordinating operational standards. Responsibility is shared across every link: 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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