DALLAS, Texas – / N2N / – With the mandatory screening deadline for 100% of air cargo loaded to passenger aircraft just around the corner, one company stands out in the fray – ComSec International. “We are ramping up operations to assist with cargo screening across all areas of the air transportation industry,” said Jason Watson, Principle Security Coordinator for the company. “Our approach is straightforward and we offer a cost-effective way to get the job done right the first time.”

“We are ramping up operations to assist with cargo screening across all areas of the air transportation industry”

When Congress passed the law almost 3 years ago that authorized a phased in approach to 100-percent air cargo screening, many industry experts shook their heads and wondered how it could be done.

The time for head shaking is over. Starting in August, just 167 days away, all shipments must be screened—piece by piece, no pallets or containers, no shrink wrap or banding—at least not prior to screening. It’s a gamble just trying to decide how big a bottleneck the mandate will create.

Enter ComSec International. A company that is prepared to meet the TSA piece level screening requirement for large consolidated shipments. Thus, eliminating the need to dismantle these shipments at the air carrier’s cargo facility where it is not practical, not to mention time consuming and labor intensive. A pallet can have as many as 200 pieces on it!

Recognizing that the airlines have neither the space nor resources necessary to screen all cargo tendered to them, ComSec is poised to help prevent airline cargo facilities from becoming choke points. “We are here to help support the air transportation community to continue what air cargo service is supposed to be about – the fast paced movement of freight,” said Mr. Watson. “We have the ability to keep freight moving through the supply chain in a secure productive manner.”

Jeff Fegan, CEO for DFW Airport, lends a voice of support for ComSec’s operation, “This independent service at DFW will allow our cargo segment to gain new efficiencies while meeting the federal screening requirements.”

ComSec International is an independent certified cargo screening facility assisting shippers, manufactures, independent air carriers, third-party logistics providers and the airlines meet the 100% cargo screening deadline of August 1, 2010. ComSec International promotes absolute security, reliability and efficiency to the air cargo community. A full range of ComSec services can be found on the company website at www.comsecinternational.com.

Source = Business Wire

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