Global supply chain security has been a hot topic for years. Containerized shipping has been identified as one of the weak points in border security. After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, ...
Established in 2002 for importers, carriers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and NVOCCs, C-TPAT is designed to protect global commerce from terrorism. Involvement in the program is voluntary, and ...
If you are importing a large volume of products from abroad and are not aware of the C-TPAT program administered by Customs and Border Protection (CBP), then you may want to consider the benefits of ...
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems recently was recertified in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program, a voluntary government-business initiative to build cooperative ...
Acquiring C-TPAT membership will just get your business in the C-TPAT front door. In order to maintain C-TPAT membership status, and all the benefits that flow from the membership, your business must ...
Werner Enterprises recently announced that it is a validated member in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program. The C-TPAT is a joint government business initiative to build ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. government has put a lot of effort into its voluntary C-TPAT security program, yet the results from recent study suggest that effort is falling short in at least one key ...
This story appears in the April 30 print edition of Transport Topics. Click here to subscribe today. ORLANDO, Fla. — Third-party logistics providers might get included in the Customs-Trade Partnership ...
CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. – Atlantic Canada carriers can now obtain financial assistance to apply for government sanctioned border security programs like FAST (Free and Secure Trade) and C-TPAT ...
FYI: Heritage WebMemos are now called Issue Briefs. In the wake of 9/11, the government undertook a number of initiatives to strengthen the security and resiliency of the supply chains that power the ...
Editor's note: An earlier version of this story said in the headline that Werner had gained "certification," instead of "validation." Truckload carrier Werner Enterprises said late Monday it has ...
C-TPAT wants to change that. For years, the cargo supply chain has been encumbered by slow security checks. C-TPAT wants to change that. In the team-building portion at your last company offsite, you ...