Lufthansa Cargo becomes fully PIP-validated in Canada

LUFTHANSA Cargo says it has become the first foreign air carrier to become Partners in Protection (PIP) validated. PIP is a voluntary Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) programme that aims to strengthen supply chain security in a private-public partnership.

"Lufthansa Cargo is continuing to take the steps necessary to provide the utmost in security measures within our network. The PIP programme further outlines our commitment, along with our industry partners, to increase security standards while balancing trade facilitation," said James LoBello, head of security (Americas) at Lufthansa Cargo, in a company statement.

Similar to the United States Customs Trade Partnership of Terrorism (C-TPAT) programme, which Lufthansa Cargo joined in 2004, the membership in the PIP programme "expands the opportunity for Lufthansa Cargo to work closer with the Canadian government and share best practices and ideas in strengthening the supply chain," it said.
(Source:www.schednet.com)