Working with Air Cargo Organizations

Working With Air Cargo Organizations
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Working With Air Cargo Organizations
1. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was formed after the September 11 terrorist attack. It is an agency that has authority over the security of public transport including railroads, buses, mass transit systems, ports and the .U.S airports. Since its establishment, the TSA improved cargo screening procedures and security minimizing airline hijacking threats and incidences. The TSA have developed a database of millions of known shippers that are approved to ship cargo on passenger aircraft minimizing any potential security threats (Bart, 2007).2. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is in charge of overall security of air transport operations worldwide. ICAO is a United Nations specialized agency established in 1947 to promote international cooperation by developing international standards and recommended practices (SARPs). ICAO has greatly contributed to the efficiency of cargo operations by promoting adherence to the set international standards. The organization has enhanced the international cooperation on air cargo transport by conducting regional air cargo forums (Bart, 2007).3. International Air Transport Association (IATA) was established in 1945 to enhance inter-airline cooperation in promoting safe, reliable,...