Cargo Security

"Cargo security has improved tremendously since 2001, but the process remains an uncoordinated mess. The solution is a global approach that involves the entire supply chain,” G.Bisignani, IATA's Director General & CEO.

The air cargo industry is experiencing increasing security costs, inconsistency of terms, definitions and national requirements in addition to unhelpfully diverse opinions regarding security controls.

IATA is committed to addressing these challenges by developing an integrated global supply chain approach: Secure Freight, which is built upon baseline cargo security requirements (pdf) and the need for low-cost, low-tech solutions.

Secure Freight complements existing compliance tools e.g. SEMS, IOSA and ISAGO.

The Secure Freight vision is an air cargo industry comprised of certified secure operators, in secure supply chains, operating to international cargo security standards, recognized by relevant state authorities.

For more information on cargo security, please check out Frequently asked questions (pdf).

What’s New

• The updated version of Cargo Services Conference (CSC) Recommended Practice 1630 (Cargo Security) (pdf) was adopted at CSC/31 in March 2009. The updated RP 1630 will be declared effective once the necessary government approvals are received.
• Malaysia is the first country where Secure Freight pilots will take place. Preparatory work is underway.

Cargo Security Products & Services

• The IATA Security Manual
• Cargo addendum to IATA Security Management System (SeMS)
• The IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Security Standards and Recommended Practices
• The IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO)
• IATA Cargo Security Training Course
• IATA Consulting Services