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Sep 30, 2024 (newstodate): With effect from September 26, 2024, Australia has implemented strict security requirements for cargo originating from European and CIS countries.
   The country has thus set up a list comprising 55 countries, including also all Nordic and Baltic countries.
   Australia's Special Security Direction now requires that all cargo shipments transported in aircraft belly holds destined for the country should only be tendered from shippers with whom the forwarder has an Established Business Relationship, EBR.
   -Under this measure, air cargo consignments originating from 55 countries mainly located in Europe over 500 kg lodged by an unknown sender cannot be sent to or transferred in Australia on passenger aircraft.
   -Such cargo may be uplifted on freighter aircraft only, subject to additional security checks and inspections, says Stephane Parrenin, the Australian forwarder association, IFCBAA, manager, international freight and logistics.
   Australia's move follows on similar decisions by the authorities of the USA and Canada.