C-TPAT Portal 2.0 Phase II Release Delayed.. Customs and Border Protection announced the delay of the C-TPAT Portal 2.0 Phase II release. Enhancements that were indicated during pre-release messaging, including the ability to apply as an Exporter, will not be available until further notice. Continue to check www.cbp.gov/ctpat for additional guidance on this matter. … [Read more...]
C-TPAT: Portal 2.0 Deployment on December 8th
C-TPAT: Portal 2.0 Deployment on December 8th C-TPAT Portal 2.0 Phase 1 is scheduled to deploy on December 8, 2014. If you considering an application for C-TPAT, you may want to wait until after 12/8. From C-TPAT: It is possible that the C-TPAT portal will be out of service over the deployment weekend, December 6 -7, however, we anticipate no lapse in service as it … [Read more...]
ALERT: South Africa – Risk of Pilferage/Cargo Manipulation
The C-TPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) issued an alert regarding a trend in South Africa regarding pilferage and cargo Manipulation. CBP has confirmed several instances of containerized cargo pilferage and/or manipulation between Lesotho and the Port of Durban, South Africa. This route is approximately 282 miles long and takes about 8 hours to cover. Wearing … [Read more...]
IMPORTERS: Meetings to Discuss Progress on Trade Modernization and Facilitation
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) participated with the Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations (COAC) on May 22. The meeting discussed the importance of expanding public private partnerships and modernizing trade processes. Business transformation includes: Automation, mobile technology, and trusted trader and traveler program. FOR IMPORTERS: Based on the … [Read more...]
C-TPAT: Reporting Suspicious Activities, Anomalies, and Security Breaches
A recent bulletin from C-TPAT [Customs- Trade Partnership Against Terrorism] reminds participants that an integral part of the program is the willingness to share information about potential threats or security breaches within the supply chain. Through this publication, C-TPAT is highlighting the importance, reminds participants of the requirement, and encourages Partner … [Read more...]