Avianca Cargo to meet Transport Canada's PACT requirements
Avianca Cargo is expanding use of CHAMP Cargosystem's Traxon Global Security (TGS) by adding security filing for Canada.
Avianca Cargo, one of Latin America’s biggest carriers, has expanded the use of CHAMP Cargosystem's Traxon Global Security (TGS) by adding security filing for Canada.
"Now compliant with Transport Canada’s Pre-Load Air Cargo Targeting (PACT) initiative, Avianca Cargo is utilising TGS to meet all regulatory requirements using the platform's automated data collection, validation and submission," says an official release from CHAMP.
Transport Canada’s PACT programme aims to identify and mitigate high-risk air cargo shipments before they are transported to Canada, the release added. "Risk assessments are carried out through Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) screenings, meaning air carriers and forwarders are required to submit detailed shipment data before loading."
Avianca Cargo was already in the process of implementation when Transport Canada announced the deadline for compliance as April 1, 2025. As existing users of TGS for compliance with other PLACI schemes, Avianca Cargo was familiar with the platform and had been using it to success for many years now. This means CHAMP was able to add Canada PACT capabilities with minimal interference, making it the most time and cost-effective solution, the release added.
"I am pleased to announce that we have proactively met the outlined requirements of Transport Canada’s PACT initiative," says Eduardo Arenas, Director of Alliances, Strategy, and Transformation at Avianca Cargo. "This achievement underscores our commitment to excellence and our dedication to staying ahead of regulatory standards to better serve our customers and partners."
Anna Klekner, Senior Sales and Account Manager, CHAMP adds: “We congratulate Avianca Cargo on their diligence in adding Canada PACT capabilities to their existing use of Traxon Global Security. This is an important addition that will streamline Avianca’s regulatory compliance, allowing them to seamlessly operate in Canada. We look forward to supporting Avianca’s operations and facilitating compliance with new requirements as they develop.”
