What is known consignor?

A shipper of freight or mail authorised to ship on its own account, and whose processes meet the common security standards and regulations for transporting the relevant freight or mail by air.

What does known cargo mean?

​“Known cargo” means a consignment to which the appropriate security controls, prescribed by Part 108, have been applied. In essence an air carrier must receive cargo from a Regulated Agent who has applied the appropriate security controls and hands the cargo over to the air carrier as “known cargo”.

How does the known consignor ( KC ) validation scheme work?

A KC shall ensure that consignments of cargo intended for carriage by air from other sources (i.e. non-originated items) are segregated from the consignments of air cargo originated from the KC based on the measures as specified in Section 6.4 of the Known Consignor Security Programme.

What do you need to know about known consignor?

AMCO, based in the Midlands (UK), have a specialist team of Known Consignors who are required to meet and maintain a high level of security, ensuring all Air Cargo is safe to be loaded onto an aircraft. We have demonstrated that we have the strictest security measures in place and can secure Air Cargo from where it originates.

What is known consignor status in the EU?

Known Consignor Status (Known Consignor) The Known Consignor Status described in Regulation (EU) 185/2010 has implications for big and small companies that ship air freight. From 29 April 2013 this EU Directive will be implemented in full. Air freight consignors can then choose one of these two options: 1.

Why was known consignor scheme introduced in Australia?

The Known Consignor scheme has been introduced to help streamline the way goods are cleared for export from Australia by air. It offers businesses an alternative way to meet air cargo security requirements instead of using a Regulated Air Cargo Agent (RACA) to examine and clear air cargo on their behalf.