Videoconference, 12-13 January 2026 — The first Guidance Material Task Force meeting of 2026 (GMTF/66) made significant progress towards finalising draft guidance on cargo security controls and screening. Participants discussed the text in detail, informed by an industry presentation on lessons learnt from cargo incidents in recent years.
The new and updated guidance is expected to support more consistent and effective implementation of cargo security measures across all ECAC Member States.
The group also agreed on timetables and next steps for an ambitious programme in 2026, covering both the development of new guidance material and the revision of existing documents. In parallel, members considered initiatives to improve the group’s internal working methods and strengthen coordination with other ECAC security groups.
The task force welcomed the appointment of Rachael King (Ireland) as deputy chair for a first mandate, beginning in January 2026.