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...]
CBP, C-TPAT and the Sequester
As a result of the Sequester, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has indicated that it is taking steps to reduce its work hours. It plans to cut overtime immediately. CBP has warned that carriers, importers and exporters should expect border delays to double, from two to four or more hours as a result, and it could take five days or more for cargo exams. However, all C-TPAT … [Read more...]