| Choosing the right logistics provider for your business | | | | a logistics provider, the benefits of being a C-TPAT |
| makes a lot of difference, and choosing one that has | | | | member give them the extra edge in the competitive |
| C-TPAT membership is even better. For the | | | | world of carriers. With C-TPAT membership, they are |
| uninitiated, C-TPAT, short for Customs-Trade | | | | less subject to customs inspections, and even if they |
| Partnership Against Terrorism is a joint effort | | | | do need customs inspections, they will be routed to |
| between the United States government and | | | | the front of the customs for inspection, which in turn |
| businesses involved in importing goods into the United | | | | shortens the clearance time. There is no hanky panky |
| States. It is part of the ever developing nature of | | | | issue involved, as the C-TPAT membership of the |
| the United States Customs as well as recognizing | | | | logistics provider will be revoked if routine inspection |
| that border security will be much more efficient if | | | | reveals non-compliance and the company will have to |
| Customs involves businesses in the process of | | | | re-certify themselves. |
| securing and inspecting cargos. | | | | In addition to playing an important role in fighting |
| C-TPAT membership is available to most businesses | | | | terrorism, C-TPAT members are also given the |
| that deals with import of goods into the United | | | | advantage of trainings for themselves and their |
| States, which includes freight carriers, brokers, | | | | employees to learn more about the many different |
| manufacturers and importers, as long as they are | | | | ways to tighten security of their supply chain. If a |
| abide by and agree to the guidelines of C-TPAT | | | | logistics provider belongs to C-TPAT, you can be rest |
| membership. Hence, you may not be aware of this, | | | | assured that they are totally reliable and trustworthy |
| but when it comes to choosing a logistics provider | | | | because the C-TPAT program recognizes that |
| for your company, you should be on the lookout to | | | | importers rely on the controls of all supply chain |
| see if your logistics provider is a member of C-TPAT. | | | | partners such as logistics providers or freight carriers, |
| On top of playing the role of helping the United | | | | brokers, warehouse operators and manufacturers so |
| States to fight terrorism, C-TPAT membership also | | | | that the integrity of their security practices are |
| allows their members numerous tangible benefits. For | | | | ensured. |