Abstract: This article discusses the challenges of ensuring air cargo security. Several well-publicized lapses in air freight security have focused attention on the issue, especially in light of the post-September 11 terrorism concerns. Although some experts believe that screening all cargo is necessary, others believe that such a mandate would be inefficient and too expensive. One approach might be to blend technology, improvements to existing programs and other proactive measures to enhance air cargo security. Any security mandates would have to be at least partially financed by the federal government. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been given $80 million to finance demonstration projects and research and development in the area of air freight security. The Aviation Security Advisory Committee is also playing an active role by issuing recommendations to the TSA concerning areas such as perimeter access, securing unattended aircraft and controlling access to cargo on ramp. However, there has been some controversy over these recommendations, with some believing the recommendations go too far, while others believing they do not go far enough. Another controversial issue is whether new security mandates should cover all cargo, or only that booked on passenger flights.
Publication Year: 2003
Publication Date: 2003-11-01
Language: en
Type: article
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