June 2026 Executive Order | Key Customs Enforcement Changes
On June 3, 2026, the White House issued an executive order for strengthening customs enforcement. Overall, this new customs executive order doesn’t...
How to Prepare for a CTPAT Audit: What Audit-Ready Actually Looks Like (The Day-Of Test)
How do you prepare for a CTPAT audit? Preparing for a CTPAT audit means building a system of record so you can pull current evidence on demand, with...
CTPAT System of Record: Spreadsheet, SharePoint, or Software?
Most certified operators do not have a CTPAT problem. They have an infrastructure problem. The CTPAT requirements are not particularly complex. The...
Cybersecurity requirements are not a checkbox anymore
For most of the CTPAT program's history, CTPAT cybersecurity requirements were a written policy. You documented your security posture, you put the...
2024 CTPAT Trade Summit Recap Notes from Veroot
So the Veroot Team went to the City of Brotherly Love... and once again compiled an exclusive report on the 2024 CTPAT Trade Summit!
Why Importers and Consolidators Need a Bond for CTPAT
Are you an importer, or consolidator? If so, the CBP requires that you maintain a customs bond to get CTPAT certified. These bonds come in different...
Using a Consultant for CTPAT Certification
Maybe you are pursuing a new Customs Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Certification, or maybe it’s that time of year to renew it. Either way,...
5 Key Steps to Build a Successful CTPAT Program
Define Your Supply Chain Stakeholders. Every company has different reasons for joining CTPAT. Not all are obvious, but everyone involved in the...
2023 CTPAT Trade Summit Cliff Notes from Veroot
Veroot has compiled an exclusive report on the 2023 CTPAT Trade Summit – reading it will almost be like being there! So the Team Went to Boston…
How to Conduct a Winning CTPAT Annual Assessment
As a member of CTPAT, each year you are required to pass an Annual Renewal conducted by your assigned Supply Chain Security Specialist (SCSS)....
Adapting to a New Air Freight Industry with CTPAT
In the air freight industry, adhering to compliance regulations is critical for success. But as consumer behavior shifts, an unmapped business...
MSC Requirements Explained: Cameras for CTPAT Physical Security
As companies continue to navigate new minimum security criteria, CTPAT Physical Security requirements are a common area of confusion – specifically...