Secretary Napolitano's Calls with Shipping and Airline Industry Leaders
Department
of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano Wednesday spoke with
leaders from global shipping companies, including UPS, DHL, FedEx and TNT, to
discuss enhanced air cargo screening and security efforts following last week’s
disrupted attempt to conceal and ship explosive devices onboard aircraft bound
for the United States.
During
the call, Secretary Napolitano underscored her commitment to partnering with
the shipping industry to strengthen cargo security through enhanced screening
and preventative measures, including terrorism awareness training for
personnel. Together, UPS, DHL, FedEx and TNT employ more than one million
employees in hundreds of countries around the world.
Following
her call with shipping industry leaders, Secretary Napolitano spoke with
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General Giovanni
Bisignani about the Department's continued collaboration with our private
sector partners and international allies to secure the global supply chain
through a layered security approach to identify, deter and disrupt threats. She
also reiterated her commitment to ongoing coordination with the airline and
shipping industries to uphold TSA security standards, including the vetting of
personnel with access to cargo, employee training, and cargo screening
procedures.