Transportation Security Administration
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Air Cargo
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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Air Cargo
TSA names industry members to aviation security committee
The Transportation Security Administration doesn’t have all the answers for securing airports, passenger flights and air cargo, so it relies on industry advisers. Four new…
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TSA to require freight railroads to provide training addressing terrorist threats
A final rule that goes into effect in June calls for freight rail carriers involved in higher-risk operations to provide employee training to safeguard against…
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Trade and Compliance
Commentary: Cargo screening vs. inspection
In cargo transportation, there is a distinction between screening and inspection.
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Air Cargo
Paws on the ground, nose in the air
U.S. freight forwarders have increasingly embraced canines as part of their technology-driven air cargo security programs.
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Air Cargo
e-Commerce is the hot topic for air cargo at the upcoming CNS Partnership Conference
The “e-Commerce Revolution” is the hot topic for the upcoming CNS Partnership Conference next month in Miami. FreightWaves interviews CNS President Michael (Mike) White for…
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Trucking and rail industries to advise regulators on national security
Chemical hazmat shipments figure prominently on newly created committee within U.S. Transportation Security Administration.
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Air Cargo
New canine screening of air cargo highlights potential for less airport congestion
After years of development work, TSA’s approval for third-party canine screening should provide faster and more accurate air cargo acceptance and security screening, and reduce…
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