Air cargo screening needed as terror risks rise and volumes grow

Market Research Reports Inc has says air cargo screening in the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) is expected to grow 5.15 per cent a year through 2019, according to Shipping Gazette.Given that the air cargo industry is vulnerable to terror attacks, there is an increased need for air cargo screening systems as shipment volumes are increasing. For example, in 2010, two packages shipped from Yemen to Chicago were discovered to contain explosive materials. Also, in 2013, terrorist attacks increased by 43 per cent worldwide. Since the adoption of new sophisticated screening techniques that are more efficient and effective, the volume of cargo inspected has increased.Also, advanced air cargo screening systems provide enhanced threat detection capabilities. Key screening systems currently in use include screening systems based on X-rays, and ETD and EDS technologies.The report presents the growth prospects of the market, its landscape and an analysis of the prominent vendors. It also discusses the major drivers influencing growth, the challenges faced by vendors, as well as the key trends emerging in the global air cargo security and screening systems market.