FREIGHT security at Heathrow has been stepped up after the terror plot to blow up jets mid-flight.
In light of the recent security breaches, one cargo operator has taken several actions to enhance safety measures, beyond the basic legal requirements, starting with advanced training for airport staff.
Charles Kendall Freight who provide consolidated direct air services around the world of import and export cargo at Heathrow, are one of few companies in the UK that have x-ray facilities.
As well as continuing to screen all their transportation channels and partners by air and ocean, they have introduced new proactive security measures.
The increase of hands-on security training for all 120 warehouse staff includes a security awareness course.
It has also introduced a 24 hour employee hotline so that workers can alert the freight security manager to any freight security or safety issue instantly.
These changes come in place as the international terrorist attack threat level remains severe following the discovery of ink jet cartridges in the airline bomb plot which unravelled on October 29.
Chris Denning, aviation security manager for Charles Kendall Freight at Heathrow, said: "We are extremely vigilant with the safety and security of all our cargoes.
"We were one of the first companies to gain an AEO/ CTPAT status (Authorised
Economic Operator, Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism), and we take our responsibilities very seriously.
"We go further than the basic legal requirements because nothing is more important that the safety and security of our cargo's and the people that handle it."
