Household Goods Air Freight Security
(January 10, 2003)

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is in the process of evaluating the procedures of accepting cargo on passenger aircraft to protect against shipments containg an explosve device in light of recent terrorist threats.

Given the uncertainty surrounding this issue and its serious implications, UniGroup Worldwide UTS will, on a temporary basis, refrain from tendering household goods to passenger aircraft.  

For some destinations, this decision could impact the transit time and cost associated with the movement of household good air shipments.    We will continue to research the most economical and expeditious routings possible.  

UniGroup Worldwide UTS is represented on the Board of Directors of the Airforwarders Association and will be working closely with this Association, Household Good Forwarders Association and the TSA on all matters pertaining to the movement of household good shipments by air.

If you have any questions regarding this issue, please contact Steve Wortman, UniGroup Worldwide UTS Logistics Manager at tel: 636-349-7438 or email:   steve_wortman@unigroupworldwide.com .