EU Regulation 2320/2002 on « Account Consignors »

     The European Union has introduced an amendment (EC 831/2006) to the existing regulation (EC 2320/2002) designed to improve the security arrangements for cargo to be carried by air. This regulation enables customers to register with air cargo carriers and regulated agents as “Account Consignors”.

FedEx, as an air carrier or regulated agent, will comply with all aspects of this regulation. We are therefore required to arrange for you to have the attached declaration signed by a person entitled to represent your company, or the person in charge of aviation security at your premises, so you can be designated as a Account Consignor.

The National Instructions issued by the United Kingdom Aviation Authority on 12th December, 2006 and published on www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/security/aviation/aircargo/  explain the security requirements in more detail. Please pass them on to anyone else in your company who should be aware of this new EU shipping regulation. You also need to nominate one person within your company who will be responsible for the application and control of these instructions.

The benefit of being an Account Consignor is that all your shipments of cargo being carried on all-cargo aircrafts can be processed and handled more efficiently with regards to screening requirements. Not returning the completed form can result in transit time delays.

Please could you therefore complete and return the declaration form to us by fax on the following fax number 02476 669 747 as soon as possible.

Once we receive your signed declaration, you will be designated as a FedEx “Account Consignor”.

Our Customer Service remains available for further information at the following number 08456 07 08 09.

 Frequently Asked Questions

What is EC regulation 2320/2002 about?
EC regulation 2320/2002 is the legislation that regulates the Aviation Security in the European Union. It is in effect since 2003. Among other things it regulates the security controls by air carriers/regulated agents for cargo, courier and express parcels to be carried by air.

What is EC regulation 831/2006?
In addition, to improve security arrangements for cargo to be carried by air, the EU introduced EC regulation 831/2006. It is an amendment to regulation EC 2320/2002. It is in effect since January 2007.
EC regulation 831/2006 introduces the "Account Consignor". This regulation enables customers to register with air carriers and regulated agents as ”Account Consignors”.

What is an Account Consignor?
An Account Consignor is a shipper whose cargo can be positively identified for carriage exclusively on all-cargo aircraft. Account Consignors can be designated directly by their Air Carrier or Regulated Agent.

What is the difference between Known Consignor and Account Consignor?
The procedure of the “Account Consignor” is different to that of the “Known Consignor”, as follows: in terms of the Regulation EC 831/2006, Account Consignor means, a consignor whose consignments can be positively identified for carriage exclusively on all-cargo aircraft.

Your company has already acquired the status of “Known Consignor”, what does FedEx recommend to do?”
FedEx strongly recommends filling, signing and returning the Account Consignor Form. If a customer meets the requirements to become an Known Consignor a customer will most likely be able to meet the requirements to become an Account Consignor.

Why are you asked to provide your company’s bank account details?
This is a requirement under the new EU regulation 831/2006 established by the EU and the member states. This information will remain confidential.

Our Customer Service team remains available for further information at the
following number 08456 07 08 09.