33rd APEC Transportation Working Group Tokyo, Japan
October 10-14 2010
APEC Second Air Cargo
Security Workshop Summary
Report
Presented by: Mr. Lonnie
Kishiyama
United States
Program Overview
 On June 2-4, 2010, the 2nd APEC Air Cargo Security Workshop, cosponsored by the United States, Singapore and Australia, was held at the
Singapore Aviation Academy in Singapore. The APEC Technical Assistance
and Training Facility (TATF) provided logistics and funding assistance.
 Representatives from 15 APEC Economies, together with 16 speakers
totalling approximately 120 government and industry participants participated
in the Workshop.
 The objectives of the Workshop were to
 promote further exchange of best practices and lessons learned in the
area of air cargo security,
 facilitate the establishment of capacity building relationships between
contributing economies and economies seeking to establish or improve air
cargo security, and.
 to explore available technological solutions to the unique challenges of air
cargo security.
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Background
 Security of air cargo is fundamental to facilitating trade and an important part
of an economy’s effort toward achieving counter-terrorism goals.
 An incident affecting air cargo could be extremely costly to the global
economy. Air cargo generates about $50 billion a year in revenue on
average and transports 35 percent of the value of goods traded
internationally.
 In the Asia Pacific region, air carriers ship nearly half of global freight.
Moreover, it is a critical part of the civil aviation industry which, as a whole,
supports 32 million jobs and $3.5 trillion of economic activity, according to the
International Air Transport Association.
 Improved air cargo security would substantially benefit APEC economies by
reducing the likelihood that gaps or vulnerabilities in air cargo security can be
exploited to conduct successful acts of terrorism by those with malicious
intent.
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Outcomes
 The 2nd APEC Air Cargo Security Workshop in Singapore was very
successful with 15 Economies and over 120 participants from government
and industry.
 Specific focal points for the 2010 Workshop and those topics included
information sharing, capacity building and technology.
 Included a field visit to the SATS Air Cargo Terminal at Changi International
Airport, Singapore
Participants had an opportunity to see one of Singapore’s major air cargo
terminal operators implement air cargo security measures and to speak
directly to the security experts.
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Outcomes – Continued
 Included a unique networking session that provided voluntary one-on-one
expertise, advice and capacity building assistance for economies seeking to
establish or improve air cargo security arrangements. The networking
session was hugely successful.
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Outcomes - Continued
 The Workshop scope and structure provided opportunities for:
 Focused exchange of air cargo security practices and recommendations;
Wider availability of information on air cargo security technology (including
both high and low-technology solutions);
Greater dissemination of best practices that enhance the security of air
cargo as an integrated part of the overall supply chain in the APEC region;
and,
Improved information exchange between economies that have
established air cargo supply chain security regimes with those economies
seeking to implement or improve their air cargo security efforts.
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Key Issues Discussed
 The 2nd APEC Air Cargo Security Workshop specifically focused on the top
three areas of interest identified by air cargo security experts at the 1st APEC
Air Cargo Security Workshop in 2008.
These areas of interest include information sharing, capacity building and
technology.
 The Workshop featured speakers and experts from a wide range of APEC
economies that provided participants with a broad view of the experiences
and challenges faced by economies throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
 Active participation from the private sector and their sharing of their
perspectives and concerns also added to the success of the Workshop.
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Presentations – Information Sharing
Information sharing; Sharing best practices and lessons learned in areas of
air cargo security such as increased volume/commodities during major
events; implementation of supply chain security regimes; and 100% air cargo
screening.
 Objectives of Workshop and Working Towards APEC Commitments,
USA
Intelligence Threat and Risk Brief, USA
Update on U.S. 9/11 Act – 100% Scanning of U.S.-bound Air Cargo
Carried on Passenger Aircraft, USA
Aviation Authorities – Regulated Cargo Agent Regime (RCAR)
Presentation, Singapore
Malaysia’s Secure Freight Programme, Malaysia
China’s Air Cargo Security Management System, China
A Secure Air Cargo System – An Australian Perspective, Australia
Implementation of WCO SAFE Framework – Singapore’s Experience,
Singapore
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Presentations – Capacity Building
Capacity building - Presentation(s) on successful capacity development
programs were followed by a networking session where economies with
subject matter expertise were available to answer questions from those
economies seeking assistance and clarity.
 IATA Air Cargo Security – Secure Freight, IATA
Understanding the Air Cargo Industry – The Air Cargo Supply Chain,
SATS Cargo, Industry Representative
Public-Private Sector Collaboration for More Effective and Efficient Air
Cargo Security – The Air Cargo Industry’s Concerns, DHL Global
Forwarding, Industry Representative
Field Visit to the SATS Air Cargo Terminal at Changi International Airport,
Singapore
Networking session with experts available for one-on-one advice/capacity
building
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Presentations – Technology
Technology (including high and low-level solutions) Highlighting relevant
security technologies and best practice solutions with an emphasis on low
technology / low cost options
 Application of Air Cargo Security Technologies – A Holistic Approach,
TNT Worldwide Express, Industry Representative
The RA Regime in Japan Toward Further Enhancing Air Cargo Security,
Japan
Managing the Security Risk – An Industry Perspective, Qantas, Industry
Representative
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Key takeaways
Key takeaways from these presentations and panel discussions included:
 The need to have harmonized air cargo security measures to provide clarity
to industry as this will have a significant impact on the cost and efficiency of
their operations.
Participants proposed that measures such as the IATA Secure Freight
Program, the ICAO Regimented Cargo Agents program and the WCO
Authorised Economic Operator program be reviewed to assess how these
could all be aligned for a more holistic approach to air cargo security.
 The need for more focused capacity building programs within the APEC
Transportation Working Group (TPTWG) to discuss technical details of
existing programs and specific sharing of experiences in the development of
an air cargo security program as well as in the implementation of such
programs.
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Conclusion and Recommendations
 The Workshop concluded with a discussion of possible future workshops and
continuing work to improve air cargo security measures and sharing best
practices.
 Recommendations for future workshops included:
 The addition of practical exercises and focused breakout sessions as part
of an extended agenda.
A formal POC experts list (informal contact information was exchanged at
the 2010 Workshop) and a possible internet web board where best
practices could be listed.
Continued focus on air cargo security in the APEC TPTWG Aviation
Security Experts Sub-group.
Continued government / industry collaboration and cooperation in the field
of air cargo security.
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Heads of Delegation and Presenters
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33rd APEC Transportation Working Group,
Tokyo, Japan, October 10-14 2010
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JAPAN 2010