Lufthansa Cargo certified Security Leader in the US

Lufthansa Cargo has become the first airline to be certified by the United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to operate an Independent Cargo Screening Facility. The first location certified has been Dallas, Texas.

Lufthansa Cargo has been working aggressively in order to explore solutions for its customers in response to the United States Congressional Mandate for 100% cargo screening on passenger aircraft effective August 1st, 2010. In addition to applying security screening to its own business, Lufthansa Cargo is now able to assist business partners under their business portfolio.

"This service can complement Lufthansa Cargo’s already existing handling and logistics services in order to provide a quality turn-key solution. Services can be customized for the individual client with the backing of the Lufthansa Cargo quality management", said Harald Zielinski, Head of Security and Environmental Management of Lufthansa Cargo.

"Lufthansa Cargo’s initial certification in the TSA Certified Cargo Screening Program will allow us to expand this service in the United States, along with our partner Covenant Aviation Security, in order to achieve greater opportunities of integration with our customers. Along with our colleagues in handling, we can bring solutions to our customers at a time when the dynamics of our industry are changing to compensate for economic pressures and increased regulatory requirements."
 

Source: Transportweekly