Transcript C-TPAT
C-TPAT (Customs & Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) C-TPAT Objective • Secure international supply chains • Customs effort to facilitate the process from manufacturer through importation C-TPAT Participation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) C-TPAT Participation Supply Chain Security Profile Questionnaire Agreement to Voluntarily Participate In C-TPAT 1) 2) 3) 4) Procedural security Physical security Personnel security Conveyance security 1) Commitment to work with S.C. service providers to enhance security processes and procedures 2) Develop & implement a verifiable & documented process within C-TPAT guidelines 3) Where the importer does not have control over the SC providers, communicate to those providers C-TPAT guidelines & where practical make their on-going relationship contingent upon following C-TPAT guidelines Originally available to importers only but expanded to include manufacturers, warehouses, carriers OTIs and brokers C-TPAT Procedural Security Random & unannounced security assessments within areas of company control Protect against un-manifested cargo being introduced Procedures for notifying customs & other law enforcement if anomalies or illegal actions are found Monitoring the movement from origin to destination Origin Destination Security Controls - supervised loading/unloading - Proper markings, weighing, counting, & documenting vs. the manifest - Detecting & reporting overages & shortages - Procedures for affixing, replacing, recording, and tracking seals on containers, trucks, railcars C-TPAT Physical Security Buildings: - Constructed of material that resists unlawful entry - Protects against outside intrusion Perimeter fences: Door, windows, & gates locking Adequate lighting Access Controls: Positive I.D. of employees, visitors, vendors Freight segregation: Domestic from international High value Dangerous Goods C-TPAT Personnel Security Recruitment: Prospective employee screening and interviewing Background checks Verification checks Hire Education & Training: Awareness of C-TPAT requirements C-TPAT Conveyance Security 1. 2. 3. 4. Protect against the intrusion of unauthorized personnel and material Search of accessible areas Securing of internal and external compartments and panels Procedure for reporting unauthorized personnel, un-manifested material or signs of tampering C-TPAT Participant Benefits Play an active role in the War Against Terrorism Reduced number of delays and Customs inspections Assigned Custom’s account managers to work with participants Account based Processing - bimonthly payments - monthly payments UTi is Your C-TPAT Partner Active security program - Procedural - Physical - Personnel - Conveyance ISO 9002 Processes eMpower I.T. System - Documented processes - Online & Real time Global Security Officer - Screening - Facilities - Training Door to Door Control - From loading at origin - To unloading at destination “Your C-TPAT and CSI Partner”