U.S. Bound Air Cargo Security Online Survey (NNF 2015/078)
The following information has been provided by the Office of Transport Security for your interest.
“The Office of Transport Security is seeking your assistance in participating in an online survey into the US-bound air cargo supply chain. This research is a critical part of developing Australia’s response to US requirements for 100% piece-level examination of air cargo. These enhancements are an important initiative to maintain access to this key market for Australian exports.
Background
The United States (US) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has recently re-evaluated Australia's air cargo security arrangements for exports to the US. The TSA has determined that Australia's current arrangements do not meet US Government security requirements. To meet US
requirements, Australia will be obliged to examine 100 per cent of our export cargo at piece-level, if it is carried on a passenger aircraft to the US. What this means is each individual box, carton or other item in a shipment must be examined by technology or physically inspected. This will have a significant impact on US-bound exports from Australia.
To meet this challenge, the Australian Government has developed a two part strategy, which we are working with industry to implement quickly:
1. Allowing approved businesses to examine air cargo off-airport; and
2. Establishing a Known Consignor scheme.
These changes will help ensure that Australian trade with the US is maintained. We know that Australian exports to the US are diverse and we cannot have a one-size fits all approach. As we develop and implement these new arrangements, the Department of Infrastructure and Transport will consult regularly with businesses.
How to participate
Please click on the
link to complete a survey into the US-bound air cargo supply chain. Your response will help make sure Australia’s response to these changes is appropriate for the Australian air cargo supply chain.
The survey will close on Wednesday 8 July 2015.”