THE CHAOS IN AIR CARGO SCREENING

Readers interested in understanding the Federal laws and requirements for air cargo screening are invited to click on the link below.

By listening to this recording of the Congressional hearing on this topic which happened on 3/17/09, you will quickly understand what is and is not being done to secure our sky’s. The apparent chaos caused by the TSA’s indecision on a screening process is now under scrutiny by Congress.

Because there is yet no sustentative and, industry implementable plan, written and approved by TSA to comply with the law; shippers, forwarders, inspection facilities and carriers are left to their own devices as to exactly what to do to become compliant with the law as written. Since the plan and documents given to industry fail to identify an approved or mandated protocol on screening and sealing of cargo suitable to achieve the required chain of custody processes, we feel industry must take steps to defend itself from fines based on inaction.

As the manufacturer of tamper evident security products, specifically made for cargo, we feel that that a defacto sealing standard must become the responsibility of industry. We feel that if industry begins to use a process that it can control and is efficient and cost effective, that the TSA will quickly buy in and agree to make it acceptable. By selecting to use the Rigsecure process of tamper evident self adhesive sealing tape, security labels, pallet bags and topp clips, we can guaranty that you will be in compliance with the essence of the law as defined. Cargo must be physically screened to achieve a ‘clear passage’ through to the aircraft, however without a means to inspect that cargo throughout the process, after physical examination, the systems falls apart.

CGM/Rigsecure has everything you need to get going and can help you decide on a cost effect plan to seal and move cargo.



Link: homeland.house.gov