What CBP actually looks at during revalidation (and what they used to)
Your last CTPAT revalidation packet probably worked. The next one might not. The written MSCs haven't changed for most operators. Importers and...
Certified on paper, fragile in practice: a CTPAT maturity check
I talk to a lot of CTPAT compliance officers who cruised through their last validation. But if CBP showed up tomorrow morning? They wouldn't survive...
Stop Living in Excel: How to Build a Defensible CTPAT System of Record
Manual tracking creates compliance gaps. Here’s how CTPAT compliance software protects your certification and your team.
Strengthening Cyber Physical Security: Integrating Digital and Facility Controls for CTPAT
Sarah Velazquez: Apr 16, 2026 2:28:25 PM
For a long time, organizations have treated physical security and cybersecurity as two separate organization priorities. One team handles gates,...
Managing CTPAT Across Multiple Locations Effectively
A lot of time, effort, and resources can go into getting your company’s security program and procedures up to snuff to become CTPAT certified....
CTPAT Security vs. CTPAT Trade Compliance: Which is Right for My Company?
Many professionals in logistics hear “CTPAT” and assume it’s one single program but in reality CTPAT has evolved into two distinct components:
Modernizing Supply Chain Security: How Technology is Transforming CTPAT Compliance
Sarah Velazquez: Mar 16, 2026 4:24:53 PM
Supply Chain security is not what it used to be, but that is a good thing! It has come a long way, and CTPAT compliance is evolving right along with...
The Evolution of CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria: What has Changed and Why it Matters?
Sarah Velazquez: Mar 3, 2026 9:06:59 AM
The world of Global Trade does not stand still, and neither does CTPAT.Over the years, the CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria (MSC) have evolved to...
CTPAT Compliance in Agriculture and Wood Packaging Materials (WPM): What You Need to Know
Global agricultural trade plays a vital role in food security and economic growth.However, it also presents unique supply chain security risks from...
Essential CTPAT Terminology Every Member Should Know
CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) can often feel like its own language and has a way of sounding intimidating when digging in....
A Message about CBP's New Forced Labor Portal
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and in conjunction with the Blue Campaign (One Voice. One Mission. End Human Trafficking), CBP is...