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Secure Freight…Producing the Solutions

In April, IATA presented a Secure Freight Working Paper to the ICAO panel of aviation security experts. The paper invited the panel to consider amending the cargo security standards contained in Annex 17 - which provides the global framework for aviation security - to include supply chain security requirements. The panel agreed that a proposal should be considered and IATA will participate in a special ICAO drafting meeting in October.
 
The Cargo Committee and Security Group recently endorsed the latest Secure Freight Strategy and Benefits presentation, confirming that Secure Freight must be relevant in countries that have mature air cargo security programs as well as those which don't.
 
An initial benefits estimate suggests Secure Freight could save the industry some US$650 million per year. Contribute to our cost survey.
 
Secure Freight is based on two key documents, a Standards Manual and Standard Operating Procedures. Development of the Standards Manual is underway. It will set out how to be a recognized Secure Freight Operator and the activities and performance levels required to participate in Secure Freight for each operator type e.g. shipper, forwarder, airline. The Standard Operating Procedures will articulate how to move Secure Freight in the supply chain. Finally, a Handbook will provide an executive summary of what Secure Freight is, the strategy, phases of participation, how to develop a business case, terms and definitions. For more information, please go to www.iata.org/cargosecurity.