air cargo security
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Power index: Top 10 regulatory/legislative stories of 2021
From ocean shipping reform to vaccine mandates, the past year has been a backdrop for new and proposed government oversight and requirements affecting carriers and…
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Audit recommends enhancements for DHS air cargo security programs
U.S. Customs and the Transportation Security Administration have different programs for preventing explosives from being smuggled onto aircraft in the cargo. A new report recommends…
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TSA to exempt ‘secure’ exporters from new air cargo screening
New air cargo security rules require 100% screening of every shipment. The Transportation Security Administration says cargo from large warehouses with heavy security measures don’t…
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LAX cargo handlers charged with pilfering gold bars from $112M shipment
Gold heist at LAX: Airport cargo workers dipped into shipment of gold, took some for themselves and now face 15 years in prison.
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Air cargo goes crazy for K-9 security
The dog days of summer may have a different meaning this year. Large numbers of explosives-sniffing dogs will be crawling over airport warehouses by July…
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GSCW chat recap: GK9PG dogs check for cargo and COVID
Global K9 Protection Group is a big provider of bomb-sniffing dogs. Many of them are dedicated to air cargo security. Now the company is using…
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TSA 100% screening option could be cheaper for cargo shippers
The Transportation Security Administration’s top official for air cargo security is looking at a less-expensive alternative to intrusive inspection of all freighter shipments.
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TSA to propose scan-all alternative for air cargo security
Freight forwarders are vying against all-cargo airlines and online merchants over whether export cargo should be screened or get a green light to the aircraft…
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TSA seeks enhanced screening capabilities for air cargo (with video)
The TSA is doing a better job partnering with airfreight companies on security, but better training and technology are needed to meet future security obligations.
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New air cargo security standards could gum up e-commerce exports
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is not ready to implement new international security standards for cargo carried on freighter aircraft that go into effect next…
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