[180111.EN.AIR] TSA Sets January 2012 Deadline for Screening Bellyhold Cargo

THE US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) proposes to require the air cargo industry to screen 100 per cent of the cargo carried on passenger aircraft bound for the US by the end of this year.

Previously, TSA had said the deadline for screening 100 per cent of international inbound cargo had been delayed until at least 2013, given the complex challenges associated with screening international inbound cargo carried on passenger aircraft.

However, given recent global events related to air cargo security, TSA has alerted passenger carriers and their supply chain partners that 100 per cent screening of international inbound cargo will be required by the end of the year.

Carriers will have 30-45 days to comment on the new screening requirement, and TSA will evaluate the industry comments before making the requirement effective. 

Source : HKSG, 17.01.11.