Australian air security rules are set to change from July 2014 as the Australian Government seeks to develop a more secure end-to-end supply chain for Australian air cargo networks. According to the government, these changes may create future business opportunities for Australian exporters, as well as new regulatory obligations.
Australian forwarders, however, are concerned that the proposed changes will increase the costs of Australian exports, potentially making Australia a less competitive trade country. The Australian Federation of International Forwarders (AFIF) believe that the proposed scheme will have a detrimental effect on a range of businesses, including freight forwarders, air cargo security and businesses seeking to export cargo by air.
Read more about the views of Australian freight forwarders:http://www.aircargonews.net/news/single-view/news/aussie-forwarders-attack-security-proposal.html
Read the Government’s information:
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/transport/security/cargo/securing_supply_chain.aspx