US Tightens Air Cargo Security, Prompting Concern Amongst Foreign Airlines
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has introduced an emergency amendment to US Customs regulations affecting Air Cargo, which requires foreign airlines to submit additional details of shippers and consignees to the US Customs and Border Protection agency. The new security measures came into effect on August 21, 2024, and have prompted concerns amongst foreign airlines, with Korean Air Lines temporarily halting cargo sales from Europe, CIS, and Middle East regions destined or transiting through the US until November 18, 2024, in response to the TSA regulations.
Sources suggest that the sudden implementation of the additional security requirements has caused confusion and uncertainty among airlines, with at least one carrier halting cargo sales as it seeks more clarity on the new requirement. Although some speculation has emerged as to what prompted the action, it is believed to be part of the US Air Cargo Advanced Screening System (ACAS), launched in 2018 to prevent vulnerabilities in international air cargo security. The system permits US customs officials to identify whether dangerous goods are US-bound and authorize the removal of suspicious cargo.
However, rolling out the sudden amendment has not been without hiccups, with carriers struggling to understand what is expected of them under the new rules. One industry insider described the situation as “concerning,” with airlines being required to find time to adapt to new regulations without curtailing essential services. Nonetheless, processing the mandate and communicating its requirements to the supply chain sector is expected to be swift, with airlines expected to interpret and implement the new rules with minimal disruption.
In conclusion, while the new US air cargo security measures have resulted in some confusion and adaptation challenges from the industry, they aim to advance air cargo safety as aviation continues to face security threats. With the globalized nature of air cargo flows, international harmony and cooperation between airlines and regulatory agencies are essential to ensure a coordinated response to any security challenges that may arise in the future.
Source: https://theloadstar.com/foreign-airlines-react-to-sudden-new-us-rule-tightening-air-cargo-security/
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