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Airline Association Urges Multilayered Protection Across Supply Chain
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published a whitepaper calling for a stronger and more collaborative approach to tackling the risks from undeclared and misdeclared dangerous goods across the supply chain. IATA argues that while security screening is an important layer of protection, it is not a primary solution and that a comprehensive multilayered approach is essential. The association cites figures showing that 80% of incidents reported in the first half of 2025 involved undeclared or hidden dangerous goods, with lithium batteries and other concealed hazardous commodities being among the most common. IATA is urging governments, manufacturers, shippers, and airlines to strengthen oversight, training, and checks to prevent such incidents. This call to action was reported by Air Cargo News.