What modes of transportation can TSA inspect?

Air, highway, rail and sea.

ETD is the acronym for...

Explosive Trace Detection.

What is the purpose of cargo screening?

To prevent or deter the unauthorized introduction of explosives, incendiaries or other dangerous items into cargo transported by air.

The term screening regarding cargo screening mean...

To test or examine for the presence of something.

What is a Designated Screening Area?

The area where screening is conducted.

How do you know if cargo has been screened?

All cargo that is screened will be identified with a yellow label affixed to each piece and record of that screening on file in DGF system.

IED is the acronym for...

Improvised Explosive Devices.

Can a carrier open and physically search contents of my shipping box, container etc.?

DGF has trained and certified personnel that are authorized to perform a physical search of any box/container that appears suspicious or sounds an alarm when screened by ETD. Box/container will be Collapsed and tamper evident tape applied to show it was inspected.

Can a shipper become certified to screen their own cargo?

Shippers can apply to the TSA to become a Certified Cargo Screening Facility.

STA is the acronym for...

Security Threat Assessment – DGF personnel working in a warehouse where a DSA is located have this certification.

If I use black shrink wrap for security purposes will this prevent screening of pallet contents?

NO, Black shrink will be removed and cargo screened at the piece level.

If I tender a pallet that is banded and pieces removed for screening will banding be re-applied?

YES, DGF will re-assemble your pallet with banding.