Screening and Securing Air Cargo: Background and Issues for Congress

[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.

[发布日期] 2010-12-02 [发布机构] Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

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