Aircargo Security Declarations
Dear,
We have received advice from some Air Cargo Terminal Operators (CTO's) that Security Declarations are not always being completed accurately by Export Freight Forwarders. We refer all members to the following advice from DOTARS. Please check and ensure that all operators are following this format.
Information for Air Cargo Operators
Regulated Air Cargo Agent Information Update 9 March 2007 - Security Declarations
A number of different forms of security declaration are currently used by Regulated Air Cargo Agents. Please note that different forms of declaration may be accepted if they meet the requirements below. Please also note that some Transport Security Programs stipulate that a RACA number must be provided - RACA numbers have not yet been issued. Training Accreditation Numbers should continue to be provided on security declarations.
Requirements for Security Declarations
A valid Security Declaration must:
- Identify the RACA providing the declaration; and
- Include a statement from an authorised representative of the RACA confirming that the cargo has been prepared for clearance in accordance with an approved Transport Security Program; and
- Include a reference to a Master Air Waybill, House Air Waybill, Consignment Note or equivalent documentation that specifically identifies the cargo for which the declaration is being given; and
- Include a specific reference to the Nominated Site originating the declaration; and
- Be signed by an appropriately authorised representative of the RACA; and
- Include a reference identifying the current training of the authorised representative of the RACA that signed the declaration; and
- Be dated.
In addition:
- if another RACA is used to deliver the cargo then the Security Declaration will include the name of the RACA delivering the cargo;
- If the sender delivers, or arranges delivery of the cargo the Security Declaration must include details of the person delivering the cargo
Thank you and kind regards
Brian Lovell
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Federation of International Forwarders Ltd (AFIF)
Suite 403, Level 3
152 Bunnerong Road
Eastgardens
NSW 2036
Tel: (61 2) 9314 3055
Fax: (61 2) 9314 3116