Air Cargo Security news
US forwarder manager charged with illegal exports to Russia
The manager of a US forwarding company has been charged with flouting sanctions to ship items to Russia.
Menzies awarded IATA’s CEIV Li-batt certification
Menzies Aviation has been awarded IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt)
Cathay Cargo Terminal boosts security with AI
Cathay Cargo Terminal has become the first air cargo terminal in Hong Kong to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) with its existing CCTV infrastructure to enhance safety and security monitoring across its terminal buildings.
Express courier CFL tackles package security at Heathrow
Heathrow’s only on-airport express courier handler, CFL has partnered with UK government agency Border Force to introduce a new system that targets smuggling to improve package-handling inspection and security.
Air Cargo Security news
IATA sees surge in advanced information filing in 2025
More countries can be expected to follow the US’s lead in requiring advanced information on shipments arriving from abroad, says IATA in its Cargo Operations 2025 Strategic Priorities Report.
Global K9 acquires Dog Detectives
US air cargo screening business Global K9 Protection Group (GK9PG) has acquired UK-based canine screening provider, Dog Detectives.
Four arrests over air cargo incendiary plot
Polish authorities have reportedly arrested four people in connection to an alleged plot to conceal incendiary devices in airfreight shipments.
Incendiary device revealed to have been found in UK parcel network
It has been revealed that a shipment containing an incendiary device found its way into DHL's UK parcel network and caught fire in July, with the incident under investigation by the country's counter-terrorism police.
Australia the latest to add stricter requirements for European/CIS air cargo
Australia has joined the US and Canada in adding stricter security requirements for cargo originating from European and CIS countries.
Schiphol Airport prepares for launch of new Secure Import process
The Schiphol Airport cargo community will this month start testing the new Secure Import system that aims to reduce crime rates and improve processing.
US customs clamps down on vague cargo descriptions
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is clamping down on the use of vague descriptions of shipments submitted through the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS).
Canada joins the US in implementing stricter requirements for European air cargo shipments
Canada has joined the US in the sudden implementation of stricter security requirements for Europe- and CIS-based air cargo shippers importing goods into the country.
Freight Forwarder
Topocean Group adds new airfreight brand
Freight forwarder Topocean Group has re-branded its air division as it looks to give its air business a clearer identity
Dachser appoints new chief financial officer
Freight forwarder Dachser has appointed Thomas Hiemer as its new chief financial officer to take over from Burkhard Eling