TSA Emergency Amendments

Air Cargo Security Emergency Amendments

Stricter air cargo security requirements US and Canada

We would like to inform you on recent developments with regards to the imposition of stricter air cargo security requirements by the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Transport Canada. We have also been informed that Australia has imposed stricter air cargo security requirements.

TSA recently issued a  Security Directive (SD) and Emergency Amendment (EA)  in response to recent threats to the air cargo supply. The EA calls for the timely implementation of several new data elements that could have a significant impact on air cargo operations and processes.

These new provisions are also affecting European air cargo shippers and were implemented very suddenly, creating operational challenges and disruptions across the air freight supply chain. The industry (CLECAT and IATA) already expressed frustration about the lack of communication.

For now we know that that the requirement of additional data elements required for the enhanced ACAS security filings has been postponed until 7 October. The requirement for a transaction history of at least six shipments has been removed. Nonetheless, business relationships between shippers and logistics operators must still be demonstrated unless goods are being shipped on behalf of a Known Consignor. (Sources: CLECAT and IATA).

In case of any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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NEWS:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Implementation Guide ACAS – September 2024 (PDF)
More information BIFA
IATA Letter to TSA
Emirates Skycargo US ACAS Enhanced Security Filing FAQ
Information FIATA
CLECAT Ad-hoc call on Air Cargo Security Emergency Amendments – September 26 2024 (PDF)
New TSA requirements for shipments to or through the USA – September 23 2024 (PDF)
Established Business Relationship Statement
TSA regelgeving – Fysieke controle papieren EBR verklaringen
KLM Cargo informatie website