Issue 327, October 15, 2001
As with international air export cargo, the U.S. expedited transportation industry has also been significantly changed due to the catastrophic events on September 11th. These changes, coupled with the airlines' worsening financial crisis, have had a direct impact on the cost of providing transportation services in the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Most commercial airlines, and an increasing number of integrated cargo airlines, have announced the implementation of a security surcharge. This surcharge is a direct result of the costs associated with increased personnel, process improvements and additional equipment required to meet new FAA security regulations.

Due to the new FAA regulations, security-related expenses for expedited services are increasing due to the following factors:

1. The hiring and training of additional, qualified personnel for increased inspection of cargo and documentation as required.
2. Onsite inspection of inactive and new customer premises.
3. The completion and retention of new security documents.
4. The upgrade of computer systems to administer new regulations.

Due to the significant increase in security-related costs, Danzas AEI Intercontinental will implement a Domestic Security Surcharge on the chargeable weight for certain expedited domestic shipments, effective October 15, 2001. This surcharge is posted here and will be regularly updated to assist you in easily determining and administering the exact charges. We have chosen an application method that will reduce the surcharge as the level of requested service declines. The surcharge will not apply on our RoadMaster® deferred service shipments.

Danzas AEI Intercontinental is committed to providing you with the best service at a cost effective price. We are continuing active communications with our airline partners on your behalf, and will keep you regularly updated through direct correspondence and website postings.

With Sincere Regards,

Wayne Tompkins
Vice President - Domestic Services Danzas AEI Intercontinental

Please note that due to the complex nature of the subject matter, Danzas AEI Please note that due to the complex nature of the subject matter, Danzas AEI Intercontinental cannot be responsible for actions taken by the reader in reliance on the information contained herein without prior consultation with Danzas AEI Intercontinental.