Sarah Velazquez: Sep 2, 2026, 9:14:59 AM
Yes, for most importers moving real volume into the United States. CBP charges no application fee. You invest six to nine months of documentation...
Sarah Velazquez: Aug 26, 2026, 10:00:01 AM
What is CTPAT? CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) is a voluntary supply chain security program run by U.S. Customs and Border...
Sarah Velazquez: Aug 24, 2026, 10:51:06 AM
Most Compliance Officers I talk to can quote their gross margin to two decimal places. They cannot tell me their inspection rate. That is a problem,...
Sarah Velazquez: Aug 12, 2026, 1:00:00 PM
Here's the thing most people get wrong about CTPAT. It was never built to stop cargo theft. It was built to secure the supply chain against terrorism...
Sarah Velazquez: Jun 3, 2026, 9:00:01 AM
For most of the CTPAT program's history, CTPAT cybersecurity requirements were a written policy. You documented your security posture, you put the...
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,...
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...
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...
Sarah Velazquez: Oct 27, 2025, 9:31:41 AM
Have you ever wondered how much trust really matters in global trade? A lot more than you think. When your business relies on partners around the...
Sarah Velazquez: Aug 25, 2025, 10:23:15 AM
CTPAT Validations can feel overwhelming, especially with all the documentation and preparation involved. It is completely normal to feel a little...
Sarah Velazquez: Jul 10, 2025, 4:57:28 PM
Achieving CTPAT Certification is a significant milestone – but it’s just the beginning. Maintaining and improving compliance requires ongoing...
Sarah Velazquez: Jun 4, 2025, 8:50:37 AM
As global trade continues to shift and grow, CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) must evolve with it. CTPAT started as a post 9/11...
