Cathay Cargo Terminal has become the first ground-handling organisation in Asia to successfully achieve the International Air Transport Association (IATA) security management system (SeMS) certification, attaining operating status — the highest possible tier for a first-time SeMS certification.
“Security is foundational for any airport cargo terminal, and we are proud to be recognised by IATA for our strong commitment to all areas of security,” said Cathay Cargo Terminal chief operating officer Mark Watts. “Our recent use of AI to augment intruder detection and unattended cargo detection, as well as our significant investments in cybersecurity underscore our proactive approach to keeping our customers' equipment, cargo, and data safe.”
IATA senior vice president, operations, safety and security Nick Careen said: “By embedding SeMS principles into its operations, Cathay Cargo Terminal reinforces and strengthens its overall security framework and also contributes to the broader goal of modernising aviation security through proactive continuous improvement and industry-wide collaboration.”