Policy

New UK trade rules come thick and fast

UK forwarders’ body the British International Freight Association (BIFA) is predicting “a very hectic start” to 2024 for its members….

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TSA expands air cargo screening programme

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has expanded its ‘Certified Cargo Screening Program’ to enable more air cargo shippers to enter…

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Firm hopeful of vapour detection approval for cargo screening

MION Technologies is hopeful that its Explosive Vapor Detector (EVD) technology will be certified to start screening cargo in Europe…

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DB Schenker uses dogs to sniff out prohibited air cargo shipments

DB Schenker in the UK is using free-running explosive detection dogs to find prohibited items in airfreight shipments. The dogs…

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Cathay Cargo receives IATA’s CEIV Lithium Batteries accreditation

Cathay Cargo and the Cathay Cargo Terminal have received the IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV…

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ICAO and WCO update air cargo security guidance

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have issued new guidance to help the air…

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Schiphol responds to thefts with new security requirement

Schiphol Airport is responding to incidents of theft with the implementation of stricter security requirements from the start of 2024….

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EASA warns of door malfunction risk on Boeing 757-200 freighter conversion

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has warned airlines of a door malfunction risk on Boeing 757-200 passenger to…

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US shippers warned of stricter security rules for larger air cargo loads

US freight forwarders have been urged to prepare for stricter cargo security rules by the Airforwarders Association (AfA) or face…

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FIATA updates dangerous goods advice

The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has published the third edition of its dangerous goods brochure. Introduction to…

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