At 1,850 square metres, the new in-house screening facility includes state-of-the-art screening machines and a dedicated airfreight team to screen cargo moving through the facility. Following the scanning process, customers can track their shipments thanks to the Navisphere track and trace software that the facility is linked with.
In 2010, TSA mandated that all air cargo be scanned at piece level before being loaded onto an aircraft, most commonly handled by the airlines or third party facilities.
"The level of scrutiny required can cause delays if resources and personnel have additional responsibilities—as is often the case for airlines and third party facilities," CH Robinson commented.
Tim Reiff, General Manager of airfreight, North America, said: “We’re excited about the new screening facility. Rather than relying on a third party to perform the required screenings on their schedule, now we can assure our customers that our trained experts are reviewing their shipments.
“The facility also features convenient airfreight doors that speed up the process. Once cargo is screened, it can be quickly transferred to or from the airlines.”
Following a two-day site visit, staff interviews and after the team at CH Robinson’s new facility had been vetted on procedures, protocols, policies, and other relevant data, TSA certification was awarded.
