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Security checking systems for air cargo
ULD X-ray systems and flight simulators
Unlike flight baggage, air freight is based on the 'known shipper' principle - freight has to be declared. Contents, weight and information on the consignor and consignee have to be known and correct. But just checking these details is not enough. The increasingly stringent security requirements facing airports and operators necessitate a complete check of the freight for any dangerous elements. New systems are needed for additional inspections. These include X-raying pre-packed ULDs or underpressure chambers for simulating flight conditions prior to aircraft loading. Although these additional security checks constitute a major intervention in the work flow in the terminals, they provide an opportunity to test the entire logistics process. Improving security checks can therefore help to optimize throughput times and costs.
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