RA
Air freightRegulated Agent
A forwarder or handler approved by the aviation authority to secure air cargo before it reaches the airport.
In practice
In Singapore, CAAS runs the Regulated Air Cargo Agent Regime (RCAR). An RA has approved premises, trained staff, and screening equipment, so cargo it tenders is accepted as secured. Without RA status, all cargo must be screened at the terminal.
Seen in the wild
We hold RA status under RCAR, so our consols go straight to the airline.