Screening and Securing Air Cargo: Background and Issues for Congress

Elias, Bart

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Transportation;    Air cargo;    Aviation safety;    Air travel - Security measures;   

RP-ID  :  R41515
RP-ID  :  R41515_2010Dec02

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The October 2010 discovery of two explosive devices being prepared for loading on U.S.-bound all-cargo aircraft overseas has heightened concerns over the potential use of air cargo shipments to bomb passenger and all-cargo aircraft. This incident renewed congressional interest in air cargo security. This report discusses a number of policy issues that may arise regarding air cargo security.