Singapore Airlines Cargo today announced the launch of Securerider, a new freight product designed to meet customers' stringent needs for high security in the transportation of valuable and vulnerable goods.

Securerider gives customers the reassurance of knowing their valuable cargo is under independent surveillance airport-to-airport, from the time it's accepted until it's collected. Securerider is ideally suited for highly valuable cargo, such as jewellery and artworks, as well as other security cargo, such as high-value pharmaceuticals and computer chips.

On the ground, secured warehouse facilities will be utilized for the storage of Securerider shipments. Depending on the exact nature of the goods, these range from strong rooms, lockable cages, secure stacker racks and areas guarded by security personnel. Additional security at these locations is provided by means of closed circuit television surveillance.

At each stage of the handling process, accountability is enforced through a series of processes and checklists.

President of Singapore Airlines Cargo, Mr. Hwang Teng Aun, said "From artworks to shipments of electronics and pharmaceuticals, SIA Cargo has a wealth of experience in the shipment of valuable and vulnerable goods. Now we can offer customers even more comfort - knowing their shipments are safe."

Securerider will be offered with guaranteed uplift; 50% of the freight charges will be refunded if the cargo is not uplifted as booked.

Securerider builds on SIA Cargo's reputation for delivering specialist products designed to suit customers' specific needs. The other products in this family are:

Swiftrider, a product for time-critical shipments such as urgent Just-In-Time cargo and samples. Shipments can be accepted up to an hour before the scheduled departure time, and goods are available within four hours of flight arrival. The service offers a full money-back guarantee.

Timerider, an airport-to-airport service targeted at heavy freight. The service offers 50% money-back uplift guarantee.

Coolrider uses specially-designed, thermostatically-controlled containers to handle temperature sensitive cargo. Coolrider tracks and records temperature during transport, and is targeted at pharmaceuticals, high quality meats and seafood.

Further information:
Singapore Airlines Cargo
Public Affairs Department
Geoff Breusch
Tel.: +65 6541 4035
Fax: +65 6545 6083
www.siacargo.com

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