Manual today
20–24
minutes / person
- Identity document ~5 min
- CV / employment history ~5 min
- Criminal record extract ~5 min
- Training / assessment ~5 min
Air cargo security & compliance
Automate air cargo security checks before people reach your gate
Deploy a pre-built Air Cargo Blueprint and let workers self-onboard before arrival. 9ID runs every background check automatically, from criminal records to CV gap analysis.
How it works
Set up in minutes. Automate forever.
Preconfigured for air cargo compliance out of the box. Invite your workforce and let 9ID handle verification in the background.
- Step 1
Select your compliance blueprint
Your account comes preloaded with mandatory air cargo security checks. No custom workflow building required.
- Step 2
People onboard before arrival
Drivers, contractors, and staff complete required checks on their mobile devices before stepping foot on site.
- Step 3
Automate checks and track expiry
9ID completes the checks and monitors expiry dates in real time. Your team only reviews flagged exceptions.
Time saved
It's not faster admin. It's the manual admin you didn't have to do.
Four checks stand between a person and the zone, and each one takes about five minutes by hand. With 9ID they all run automatically, before the person even reaches your gate.
With 9ID
Instant
- Identity document Automatic
- CV / employment history Automatic
- Criminal record extract Automatic
- Training / assessment Automatic
Increased security
Stronger security, because every check runs the same way
The gain isn't only time. Standardising and centralising your compliance process means every person is held to the same requirements, with far less manual handling in between.
- Every required check is completed the same way, for every person.
- Records are stored centrally instead of scattered across inboxes and folders.
- Less manual handling means fewer opportunities for a required step to be missed.
- Exceptions are easier to spot and manage.
- Every clearance leaves a clear audit trail for compliance reviews.
Who it's for
Built for every role in the secure cargo chain
Whatever your status in the chain, the work behind it is the same: vet the people, keep the documents current, and be able to prove it.
- KC
Known Consignor
Originates cargo and applies security controls at its own premises so the shipment enters the chain as secure.
- RA
Regulated Agent
Forwarder, handler or carrier approved by the national authority to apply security controls and pass cargo on as secure. The hub of the chain.
- Carrier
Air carrier
Approved to carry cargo and mail, and may only accept shipments that arrive with a valid security status and an auditable chain behind them.
- Haulier
Haulier
Road carrier operating under a Declaration of Transport (Attachment 6-E), with driver vetting.
- Supplier
Known Supplier and Regulated Supplier
The parallel chains for airport supplies and in-flight supplies, designated by the airport operator or air carrier rather than the authority.
- Validator
EU Aviation Security Validator
Independent validator who audits third-country entities against EU aviation security requirements.
What you can automate
Automate every check required for secure zone access
Sign up and your Air Cargo blueprint is ready instantly. Every mandatory check, from 28-day CV gap analysis to criminal records, comes fully built and configured. Just invite your workforce, or add extra custom checks whenever you need them.
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Identity verification
Identity documents are uploaded once, validated automatically, and stored centrally, so a valid check stays valid.
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Criminal record checks
A recent certificate has to be on file before access is granted. 9ID confirms it automatically and re-asks when it ages out.
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Employment history
Resumes are scanned for unexplained gaps longer than 28 days and flagged instantly, instead of someone reading every CV by hand.
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Security awareness training
Assign the briefing or training a role requires and track completion alongside the documents.
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Expiry monitoring
Everything on file has a date attached. You're notified before it lapses, and access stops when a check is no longer valid.
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Audit-ready records
Who was cleared, on what evidence, and when: timestamped and exportable when an inspection comes.
“By optimizing and largely automating contractor onboarding processes, TVH has recovered around 8,000 hours. The new system also guarantees full compliance with all internal and external regulations.”
Automate your air cargo compliance today
Launch the pre-built Air Cargo Blueprint in minutes. Invite your workforce for a single site or programme and let automated background vetting take over.
Get StartedFAQs
Discover answers to common questions
about 9ID's AI security agent.
What does 9ID automate for air cargo security?
The background checks and document workflows behind your security programme: identity verification, criminal record certificates, employment history, and training, collected before arrival, verified automatically, and monitored for expiry. The requirements come preconfigured per zone and role, so you can adjust rather than build.
Does this cover Known Consignor and regulated agent requirements?
Yes. Both run on the same workflow with different requirements attached. Known Consignor covers everyone with unsupervised access to the secured cargo zone; regulated agent covers handling and forwarding staff. You can also add your own internal rules or customer-specific requirements.
How much time does it actually save?
Manually, the four checks behind air cargo clearance (identity, CV, criminal record, and training) usually take about 5 minutes each, so roughly 20–24 minutes per person. With 9ID those checks run when the person onboards, so the comparison is manual minutes vs. instant verification, with your team only reviewing what's flagged. Actual saving scales with how many people you clear and how often documents renew.
Do people have to resubmit documents every time they enter?
No. Documents are uploaded once and reused. 9ID monitors expiry dates and asks for a fresh document before the old one lapses, so a valid check from last month still counts today.
How long does setup take?
You start from the air cargo security blueprint, so the checks, zones, and roles are already defined, then you invite people with a link. There is no hardware requirement to get started, and you can begin with one site or one programme before rolling out further.
How is our data handled?
Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, access is role-based, and every action is logged. 9ID is GDPR-compliant and certified to ISO 27001 and ISO 27701, and a Data Processing Agreement is available as part of onboarding.
Is the record good enough for an audit?
Yes. Every clearance leaves a timestamped record of who was checked, against which documents, and when: exportable for authority audits and internal reviews.