Air Cargo Security and EU ACC3, RA3 and KC3

EU ACC3

David AlexanderGeneral Manager: Compliance

Services

Professional Cargo Security

Presentation to the SAAFF Congress October 2013

Air Cargo Security Developments

Operation Hemorrhage

Cost of “Operation Hemorrhage”?

USD 4 200.00

The Aim?

• Economic disruption

• Spend billions to inspect each and every package

• Supply chain disruption

Air cargo security exposed

This or That?

How do we know?

Lessons

• All ports of call in “Operation Hemorrhage” applied ICAO Annex 17 measures

• Made “Known” or “Secure” cargo so it was accepted in supply chain

• Standard screening did not detect the devices

Air cargo security challenges

• Two weaknesses identified

• Transfer and Transit cargo

• Screening and screening methods

Classification of Risk

• “Green” countries no validation required, free movement of cargo

• “White” countries require independent validation, then free movement of cargo

• “Red” countries require independent validation and enhanced security measures

Result

• Revised EU air cargo security Regulations in 2010 (EU185/2010)

• ACC3 EU Aviation Security Program

• “Declaration of Commitments” by air carriers by February 2012

• Validation by 1st July 2014

In South Africa?

• Changes to Part 108 in South Africa

• Enhanced security measures for High Risk Cargo

• Changes for Transfer and Transit cargo

South Africa?

• World class air cargo security regime

• Direct flights to recognized by the TSA

• More robust and comprehensive than some EU systems

Why must South Africa implement validations?

• Not on the “Green” list…….

What is validation?

• Validation that the RA3 has a security program that is comprehensive and robust

• Security measures meet EU standards

• Focus on people, procedures and screening

• Allows RA3 to tender secure cargo for 5 years

Validation ensures that you have

THIS NOT THIS!

Validation is not……

• A validation of South African Part 108 procedures

• Does not replace Part 108

ACC3

“Air Cargo or Mail Carrier operating into the Union

from a Third Country Airport”

ACC3

• Based on air carriers, not foreign states

• Exceptions for air carrier flying from a “green” country

• Cargo must be screened or come from a secure supply chain

Specifics

• Screening to be in-line with EU Regulations

• HRCM (high risk cargo and mail) to be double screened

• Regulated Agents (RA3) and Known Consignors (KC3) to be independently validated

What about Regulated Agents andKnown Consignors?

• RA and KC must also be validated (direct or indirect)

• ACC3 must cover them in their IV activity…or RA and KC can be validated in their own right

• Carriers are responsible for ensuring ‘their’ cargo meets the new EU Regulations prior to loading

• Secure Supply Chain – trust but verify (IV)

HRCM?

• Cargo from a “Red” or restricted country

• Significant damage

• Suspected tampering

• Leaks and smells and weight

• Documentation

The future?

• From 1st July 2014, EU bans air cargo from 3rd countries unless stations and supply chain are Independently Validated (ACC3)

• Validation can only by done by Independent Validators (IVs) accredited by an EU Member State

• Re-validated every 5 years

Path to validation

• Become a Part 108 Regulated Agent or Know Consignor

• If you are a Part 108 RA you have 80% of measures already in place

• Proper pre validation

Options?

• Forget validation, tender unknown cargo

• Independent validation

Consequences and dangers of non validation

• Liability in the case of an incident (company and Directors personally)

• Delays at air carrier

• Air carriers screening cost (open season?)

• Moral responsibility

A South African first!

Kintetsu World Express first southern African logistics

company to receive top EU security accreditation - RA3

designation

FAQ

• Cost?

• Time to become validated as an RA3 or KC3.

• What if I do not wish to become an RA3 or KC3?

• Will this affect my business?

Contact details.

David Alexander

082 308 0169

011 701 3320 (24/7)

david@prisk.co.zawww.professionalgroup.co.za