Current Security Regulations for Air Cargo Operations

Current Security Regulations for Air Cargo Operations
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Current Security Regulation for Air Cargo Operations
The air cargo system is susceptible to several security threats because it is a multi-faceted network, handling a vast amount of freight packages. The threats range from potential hijacking, sabotage, illegal shipment, and theft among others (Bart, 2007). There are several security regulations on air cargo; I believe the three most important current security regulations for air cargo needs to cover cargo screening and inspection, physical security of air cargo facilities and technology for air cargo security. Air cargo operations are capital intensive requiring proper development and investment in the right resources. To minimize the risks, cargo screening and inspection, employing security measures especially in physical operation when handling both flights and goods and using advanced technology is paramount (Bart,2007).
Screening and Inspection of Air Cargo
Screening and thorough inspection is important because of the volume of cargo to be processed, screening and inspection of air cargo is one of the effective means of detecting explosives, inflammable devices, and hazardous materials in air cargo (Bart, 2007).The Aviation and Transportation Security Act requires the screening and thorough inspection to be conducted to all property, including mail and cargo, carried aboard passenger aircraft. Security regulations for air cargo operations emphasize on cargo screening and inspection of all individuals, goods, property, vehicles, and other equipment entering secured area. It is important to ensure that security of all cargo transported in all cargo aircraft to minimize any security threats (Bart, 2007).
Physical Security of Air Cargo Facilities
Air cargo facilities have some the unique challenges in their physical security. Owing to their large size, such facilities need ...