Etihad Cargo 'PLACI ready'
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- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Etihad Cargo has confirmed its readiness for UAE Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) regulations, ensuring partners and customers will experience no disruptions in shipment delivery.
PLACI is an advanced security measure designed to enhance the monitoring and safety of air cargo. It mandates the submission of cargo data to regulatory authorities for risk assessment prior to loading, thereby enhancing the security of the supply chain.
This protocol is crucial for addressing potential threats early and supporting the seamless flow of commerce by ensuring that all cargo is risk-assessed before it is loaded onto an aircraft.
Since its introduction, the adoption of PLACI has gradually expanded. Initially implemented by the US Customs & Border Protection with the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) program in 2019, it was later adopted by the European Union with the launch of the Import Control System 2 (ICS2) in 2023.
Both ACAS and ICS2 are fully integrated into Etihad Cargo’s operational processes, and Etihad Cargo was one of the first carriers to start live filing to ACAS.
The UAE’s National Advance Information Centre (NAIC), under the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security, is the first country outside of North America and Europe to implement a PLACI regime.
