TSA Regulations

We’ve heard from numerous customers who are concerned about a recent report that air cargo shipments could experience significant delays after August 2010 when new TSA regulations are implemented. While it is true that new regulations are scheduled to take effect in August 2010 we don’t expect there to be any substantial impact to the air cargo supply chain. Currently, 100% of the cargo loaded on to narrow-body passenger aircraft is being screened at the piece level by the airlines. This represents 96% of passenger flights originating in the U.S. and its territories. The upcoming change will require all air cargo to be screened prior to being loaded onto any passenger aircraft narrow-body or wide-body. 

 The TSA has developed a strategy in order to reconcile any potential impact to the air cargo industry, a key component of which is known as the CCSP or certified cargo screening program. The CCSP was developed to allow early screening of cargo in the air cargo supply chain and will permit manufacturers, warehouses, distribution centers, third party logistics providers, indirect air carriers, airport cargo handlers, and independent cargo screening facilities to apply and participate in the program once they are vetted and audited. This is a voluntary program and will provide additional cargo screening capacity to ensure that the supply chain is unaffected. PEI has contracted with a number of screening facilities nationwide to guarantee that your air cargo shipments can be screened and tendered without delay. For more information, or if you are interested in applying to become a certified screening facility please visit the TSA website at: http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/tsnm/air_cargo/programs.shtm#cert