Cargo Security & Dangerous Goods

Question 1

Purpose and requirements of Canadian and international transportation and trade security programs.

Answer 1

Canada’s Bill C-36, was passed to implement tighter security between public and private sectors.
Protection against pilferage, thief, and terrorism in the (FF) industry.
Government departments can control hazardous waste, intellectual property rights, and immigration.

Question 2

Explain responsibilities of different parties in relation to cargo security.

Answer 2

No person shall handle, transport, offer to transport, or import DG’s unless:
The person complies with prescribed safety requirements.
Goods have proper documents.
Means of transport and containment comply with applicable prescribed safety standards and display safety marks.

Question 3

Identify weaknesses in supply chain.

Answer 3

The earlier a certified or regulated agent handles cargo the better. Protection against thief, tampering, or miss handling.

Question 4

Identify possible solutions to increase security in the supply chain.

Answer 4

Biometric scanners (eye, finger, body).
Tracking devices on containers or even packages to track items.

Question 5

Define dangerous goods.

Answer 5

Articles and substances which are capable of posing a significant risk to health, safety, property or the environment.

Question 6

Explain classification system for dangerous goods.

Answer 6

I high
II medium
III low

Question 7

Relevance of identifying hidden dangerous goods.

Answer 7

DG’s are classified alphabetically(PSN) or numerically(UN). Shipper is responsible for classification and determining if shipment is DG or not.

Question 8

Describe roles and responsibilities of the various parties with respect to transportation of dangerous goods.

Answer 8

FF, advises shipper,importer,exporter of correct procedures to follow, and verifies they have followed regulations. If handling cargo must follow correct procedures of handling DG.
Shipper/exporter recognizes, identifies, DG are in shipment. Classify, package, and apply proper labeling. Complete documentation.
Importers verifies importer has followed proper rules and procedures.
Operator must verify shipment is properly prepared, loading/unloading, reporting of incidents, training employees, retention of record.

Question 9

Recognize labels, safety marks and placards for dangerous goods.

Answer 9

Diamond signs on DG packaging.

Question 10

Outline the documentation required for the transportation of DG.

Answer 10

Documentation must have, proper shipping name, class, hazard label, classification (I,II,III), weight, quantity, etc.

Question 11

Identify applicable DG regulations.

Answer 11

Air, shipper must complete and sign transport document
IATA’s Shippers Declaration for Dangerous Goods
Sea or land, use Bill of Lading

Question 12

Explain step by step process of transporting DG.

Answer 12

Proper name
UN number
UN specification marking
Hazardous label

Question 13

What is a Shippers declaration?

Answer 13

Document prepared by a cosigner or shipper to certify that the DG being transported have been packaged, labeled, and declared in accordance with the standard international shipping regulations.

Question 14

Canada’s Air Cargo Security Program (ACS).

Answer 14

Mandatory for airlines in Canada
FF’s and 3rd Party logistics must sign terms and condition to participate.
Main goal is to secure supply chain through known and secure entities.

Question 15

Transportation and Trade Programs?

Answer 15

Partners in Protection (PIP)
Free and Secure Trade (FAST)
US Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)

Sea:
(Solas) Safety of Life at Sea
(ISPS) International Ship and Port Facility Security
(MARSEC) MARitime SECurity

Air:
ACS

Question 16

Cargo Data Reporting.

Answer 16

Objective of export reporting;
Control the export of strategic, dangerous, controlled and regulated goods.
Collect accurate information on exports
Control out bound goods
Exporter is responsible for reporting and providing the correct documentation.