Simplifying the Business INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION 2005 Cargo Security : Achieving a Balance Current & future challenges AVSEC World 2007 Vancouver John M. Edwards Head, Cargo Security, IATA
Page 2 Takeaways from AVSEC 2006 Global baseline harmonisation -different definitions & requirements by States -some measures are not credible or proportionate +compatible aviation & customs security requirements +improved dialogue & consistency of industry positions NO TYPE OR IMAGES CAN TOUCH THE SKY
Page 3 KS Programs Security controls Random inspection Enforcement Credibility & trust RA Programs Current Variables
Page 4 Takeaways from AVSEC 2006 / 2 Shared ownership & responsibility -indirect regulation -regulation creep (UPS) +independent validation + secure supply chain systems + regulatory development thru partnership (FIATA) NO TYPE OR IMAGES CAN TOUCH THE SKY
Page 5 WCS : Focus on Simplicity, Cargo Security Track How can industry exert more control? Global & regional impact of legislation Simplification of aviation & customs security requirements Security industry action groups – TAPA, UPU NO TYPE OR IMAGES CAN TOUCH THE SKY
Page 6 What Drives Air Cargo Policy Impact on Revenue Impact on Market Share Protection of Existing Business Protection of Assets Employees Aircraft Terminals Relations with Unions US vs non US Carriers We Must Get Together
Page 7 Postal Security Action Group Established Open to all member administrations & stakeholders within the postal sector Cooperation with International Organizations Interpol, UNODC, ICAO, IATA, IFALPA, IAEA, WCO, WHO Six PSAG Working Groups - developed to address specific security concerns for the postal sector
Page 8 How can the industry exert more control on regulators ? Have one position as an industry Have one position as an industry Show best practices to regulators Show best practices to regulators Send experts to meetings, not representatives Send experts to meetings, not representatives Get to know the regulators Get to know the regulators Starting point: industry and regulators are serving the same goal Starting point: industry and regulators are serving the same goal
Page 9 WCS : Focus on Simplicity CS Takeaway Actions / 1 Industry action group : lead formation of supply chain forum - ACSIF Full brief to follow this session NO TYPE OR IMAGES CAN TOUCH THE SKY
Page Associations Members in Total
Page 11 WCS : Focus on Simplicity CS Takeaway Actions / 2 IATA Validation of Security for Supply Chain Operators : IVASSCO Complements IOSA & (soon) ISAGO Support from 12 key carriers Feasibility study underway Go / No-Go decision end 2007 / early 2008 NO TYPE OR IMAGES CAN TOUCH THE SKY
Page 12 Stakeholder Relationships FIATA Co-chair of ACSIF Strong cooperation TAPA Recognise each others’ strengths Co-chairing Air Cargo Security Requirements Work Group ACSIF Members developing broad range of working relationships NO TYPE OR IMAGES CAN TOUCH THE SKY
Page 13 Regulatory Developments USA EU Others NO TYPE OR IMAGES CAN TOUCH THE SKY
Page 14 Thank You NO TYPE OR IMAGES CAN TOUCH THE SKY