BIFA would like to inform its Members of the recent developments regarding the US Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Emergency Amendments (EAs), including new information requirements under the Air Cargo Advance
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Changes to liability limits under Montreal Convention
Members are reminded that from 28 December 2024, the liability limits for passenger and cargo claims under the Montreal Convention of 1999 (“MC99”) will increase, as announced by the International
IATA & FIATA Collaborate to Strengthen Global Air Standards
External Press Release | IATA and FIATA announce FIATA’s endorsement of the IATA Cargo Handling Manual (ICHM). This follows an extensive one-year process of discussions, review and collaboration between the
Update on New TSA Requirements – Established Business Relationship Confirmation
The TSA has issued new requirements for cargo shipments on passenger carriers travelling to or through the USA and originating in one of the countries designated by the TSA. These
CLECAT Update: Stricter Air Cargo Security Requirements for USA & Canada
CLECAT has provided an update on the security requirements following on from two separate incidents of incendiary devices catching alight at carrier’s cargo hubs. Please view the update from CLECAT
USA & Canada: Latest Security Measures For Air Cargo Destined For/Transiting Through North America
Further to the announcement that we posted on our website last week, we have received the following update from FIATA, who represents freight forwarders at a global level. Behind the
Urgent Security Measures for Canada and USA – Embargo on Canada Destined Cargo
As advised in the media last week, there were two separate incidents of incendiary devices catching alight at carrier’s cargo hubs. This has led to Transport Canada placing an embargo
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate
The King’s speech sets out the programme of legislation that the government intend to pursue in the forthcoming parliamentary session. The latest speech delivered on July 17th included the statement
IATA Scam Message Warning
Some of our members are receiving scam messages related to CASS non-payments. These can usually be spotted by an irregular email address used. An example of a typical scam message
IATA Reports Continued Growth In Air Cargo
IATA has published its latest Air Cargo Market Analysis where it found that air cargo growth continued to outpace macro indicators February brought the third consecutive month of double-digit YoY
TIACA Launches Investing in Climate Action Platform
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has launched a platform supporting Investment in Climate Action as part of an ongoing program to accelerate the air cargo industry’s sustainability transformation. In
Are Your Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) Certificates Up To Date?
To meet the registration requirements of an IATA Accredited Agent or Intermediary, it is crucial that your company demonstrates evidence that it has employed employees with a valid certification on