Airforwarders Association to address new security compliance issues

Targeting potentially dangerous air cargo is the focus and reason behind Pre-loading Advanced Cargo Information, or PLACI.

The great questions facing freight forwarders now is just how they can prepare their system and their businesses to submit information before departure like Air Cargo Advanced Screening (ACAS) data.

Indeed, a proposed initiative called Progressive Filing could put freight forwarders in the position of preparing and submitting outbound air manifests directly to the government. Does this mean additional regulation? Bonding requirements? An investment in new technology to do our work?

The Airforwarders Association (AfA) will attempt to find answers to these questions as they stage an event in Los Angeles – the nation’s largest air cargo center – next week.

Joining the AfA will be the Los Angeles Air Cargo Association; Delta Cargo; American Airlines Cargo & Sterling Transportation.

A panel of experts include:

Brandon Fried, Executive Director, The Airforwarders Association-Moderator
Liz Merritt, Director of Cargo Services, Airlines for America
Vincent Iacopella, President, US West, Janel Group, Inc.
John Peery, COO & EVP, Mercury Air Cargo

Venue for the September 17th event is The Proud Bird. Click here for more details.