Confidentiality Urged Under US 24 Hour Rule

The issue of terrorism has brought about the need for governments and world organisations to consider the creation of anti-terrorist legislation and preventative programmes to regulate international commerce and the transportation of goods. America has already instituted such legislation and preventative measures.

Under the 24 Hour Rule, the carrier must give US Customs a manifest 24 hours before cargo is loaded aboard a vessel in a foreign port.

The issue of terrorism has brought about the need for governments and world organisations to consider the creation of anti-terrorist legislation and preventative programmes to regulate international commerce and the transportation of goods. America has already instituted such legislation and preventative measures.