Over 150 delegates participated at the event covering all the major stakeholders in the air cargo supply chain including airlines, forwarders, shippers, ground handlers, airports, regulators, international organizations, and technology and equipment solution providers.
The two main layers of security (1) advance electronic information and (2) physical security and screening were discussed in several sessions spanning the two days.
- On Day 1, IATA provided a flavor of the various international industry standards available for advanced electronic information and physical screening and the upcoming security regulations around the world. See all presentations from Day 1
- On Day 2, the regulators took the floor to present the various security initiatives currently underway and those that will be implemented in the near future allowing the industry to ask questions and clarify any open points. See all presentations from Day 2
The regulators from the US CBP and TSA provided an update on the US Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) program pilots currently underway in the United States and also the plans for implementing 100% screening of cargo coming into the United States.
The representatives from the European Commission provided an update on the EU Import and Export Control System after 10 month of live implementation and also the much talked about new security regulations for incoming cargo into the EU scheduled for February 2012.
There was also extensive discussion on the new standard consignment security declaration which provides an audit trail of who screened the cargo, when, where and how. There were also discussion on the proof of concept pilots in the UK which is about to be live and the future proof of concept in the Netherlands.
Also participating in the various interactive panels and discussions were representatives from the Authorities of Singapore, Canada, Australia, Korea, UK, and international organizations such as ICAO, WCO, BIFA, GSF, UPU, European Shippers Council. The IT solution providers and screening equipment manufacturers also provided insight on how they can assist the industry to implement the new security requirements in the most efficient and effective manner.
The discussions throughout the event revealed the value of cooperation among the various industry partners, working hand-in-hand to ensure that air cargo security is further enhanced whilst maintaining the vital flow of commerce. It also underlined the key role played by the Customs Advisory Group (CUSAG) and the Cargo Security Task Force (CSTF), the two IATA cargo working groups involved with cargo and mail security and faciliation, who helped shape this successful industry event.
Event Program
View the complete Event Program (pdf, 2MB)
Presentations
The following are the presentations delivered during the two days: