John A. Muckstadt

Cornell University

Cayuga Partners LLC

Sean E. Conlin

Deloitte Consulting LLP

Walter H. Beadling

Cargo Security Alliance

Cayuga Partners LLC

1. Executive Summary

The Congressional mandate for 100% screening of air cargo carried on passenger aircraft originating in the U.S. takes full effect in August, 2010. This event has the potential to seriously disrupt the air cargo supply chain with severe economic consequences. Timely, effective implementation of the TSA’s Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP) promises a solution, but only if shippers, industry associations and the air cargo industry work together to take quick action. Successful deployment of the CCSP depends upon adherence to, and the rapid adoption of, the “5 Principles of Secure Supply Chain Design and Operation”, described herein.

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