Air Cargo Security (ACS) Program. Airports Council International Atlanta March 28, 2007

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1 Air Cargo Security (ACS) Program Airports Council International Atlanta March 28, 2007

2 Presentation Overview of Canada s secure supply chain approach for transportation security Description of the developmental project phases including the required elements of the Cargo Security Plan Outline implications for industry stakeholders 2

3 Global Supply Chain Customs Security IMO WCO Transportation Security ICAO 3

4 Air Cargo Security - Challenges Cargo Profile Small Packages Banking Locked Boxes Mail Diagnostics Specimens Pallets or shrink wrap Damaged and/or unusable goods (film) Human remains Body parts Hazmat Fresh Foods Live animals Airport, Carrier, Forwarder Impact Change & Risks to Operation Facility/Space Requirements Staffing Costs (Capital & Recurring) Varied levels of service (Just in Time) Location - specific requirements Cargo Screening:? How? Where? When Protocol What are carrier requirements? What are staffing limitations? Conflicting security requirements International lessons learned Technologies Available CT & Trace Technologies Multi-view X-Ray Mobile truck scanners Van scanners Cargo X-Ray Inspection Units Pallet Cargo X-ray Inspection Systems Combinations of these technologies Canine and/or RASCO 4

5 Air Cargo Supply Chain Transportation Security Shipper Freight Forwarder (or other intermediary) Air Carrier 5

6 Canada s Air Cargo Security Objectives Enhance aviation security in Canada Facilitate the flow of international and domestic air cargo 6

7 Canada s Two-pronged Approach Two key areas of air cargo security enhancement: 1. Hardening of supply chain security for air carriers intermediaries (freight forwarders) shippers 2. Improvement of cargo screening 7

8 Securing Air Cargo Throughout or along the Supply Chain Regulated Shipper Prepares air cargo shipment Non-regulated Shipper Prepares air cargo shipment Certify shipment and convey as known cargo YES Is cargo secure? NO Convey shipment as unknown cargo Regulated Agent (i.e. Freight Forwarders)/Shippers Stores, consolidates or performs other functions Non-regulated Agent or Shippers Stores, consolidates or performs other functions Regulated Air Carrier Prepares shipments for carriage on aircraft YES Is cargo secure? NO Note: If at any point, air cargo security integrity is compromised, it must be treated as unknown cargo. 8

9 Key Principles Risk-based Efficiency Balanced Regulatory Approach Integration and Interoperability Sustainability Compatible internationally 9

10 ACS Developmental Projects : Overview address the need to improve security standards along the air cargo supply chain and to test screening technologies in several sites across Canada lay the groundwork for an enhanced and comprehensive ACS Program for Canada complete with new performance standards and regulations 10

11 ACS Developmental Projects : Participation Phases Phase I : (Spring 2007) Air Carriers and Freight Forwarders Air Carriers participation in the pilot projects will be regulated through existing Air Carrier Security Measures. Freight Forwarders participating in the pilot projects will become Voluntarily Regulated Agents through an MOU. Phase II : (Fall 2007) Shippers Shippers (e.g. manufacturers and exporters) participation via MOU. Participants will become Voluntarily Regulated Shippers. 11

12 ACS Developmental Projects : Participation Process Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) MOU signed by Freight Forwarders and Shippers Security Assessment and Cargo Characterization Questionnaire completed Cargo Security Plan (CSP) submission completed Transport Canada (TC) reviews, accepts or rejects CSP TC inspections Registration in the Canadian Air Cargo Secure Supply Chain Management System (SSCMS) 12

13 CSP : Required Elements 1) Cargo Security Management: Cargo Security Coordinator CSP Protect security information and equipment Maintain records Report security incidents Procedures to respond to security incidents Security self-audit 13

14 CSP : Required Elements (Cont d) 2) Personnel with Security Duties or Unrestricted Access to Secure Air Cargo: To be designated an Authorized Cargo Representatives (ACR) staff or contractors require: Background checks Written statement of security duties Employee confirmation of duties Appropriate training and awareness 14

15 CSP : Required Elements (Cont d) 3) Cargo Acceptance Procedures (Air Carriers and Freight Forwarders only): Screening procedures must be performed on ALL air cargo Verification of security status of company and person tendering cargo Verification of documentation including Shipment Security Declaration Inspection of cargo for tampering Other security procedures as required depending on results of initial screening Must be performed by an ACR 15

16 CSP : Required Elements (Cont d) 4) Cargo Storage Procedures: Unrestricted access must be limited to ACRs Strict access control procedures for Air Cargo must be enforced Known and unknown cargo must be segregated Storage area must be equipped to prevent and detect unauthorized access 16

17 CSP : Required Elements (Cont d) 5) Ground Transportation Security: Cargo verified against manifest during loading Unrestricted access must be limited to ACRs Strict access-control procedures and control of security items must be enforced Known and unknown cargo must be segregated and identified at all transfer points Conveyances must be equipped to prevent and detect unauthorized access 17

18 Next Steps for Canada Evaluating and assessing developmental projects for cost benefits to industry, and interoperability and compatibility with international and U.S. supply chain programs Continuing to engage all industry stakeholders in detailed discussions for enhancements to air cargo security and specifically supply chain security Continue to work with international trading partners on developing enhancements through initiatives such as the Security and Prosperity Partnership 18

19 Conclusion Protecting the global air cargo supply chain from terrorists is a shared responsibility among nations, government and industry The developmental projects will lay the groundwork for a renewed and comprehensive air cargo security regime, complete with performance standards and regulations Canada s ACS developmental projects will enhance existing layers of Air Cargo Security and harmonize a made-in-canada approach with leading international partners Continual participation by all air cargo supply chain partners is critical to developing the best system to serve Canada s industry and travellers 19