CTPAT Resource Library

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cyber security

13 Cybersecurity Requirements for CTPAT Compliance (and How to Meet Them)

There are numerous benefits to becoming CTPAT certified. Shorter border wait times, skipped inspection lines, and fewer CBP examinations are just a...

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CTPAT Compliance Risk Assesment

How to Conduct a CTPAT 5-Step Risk Assessment

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The future of CTPAT

The future of CTPAT and should I get certified?

One of the frequent questions we get asked as consultants and software providers for Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (“CTPAT”) is “How do...

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CTPAT MSC Compliance

Making Sense of the New MSC

One of the biggest obstacles facing both current and prospective members of the CTPAT program is new MSC compliance. Across the supply chain...

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CTPAT management software

How CTPAT Management Software Can Make Sending CTPAT Questionnaires Easy

For most shippers, maintaining a CTPAT certification is a tedious and exhausting process that demands a great deal of time and energy. While...

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CTPAT Visitor Management

The Total Guide to CTPAT Visitor Management Protocol

As most members are aware, there are a lot of standard operating procedures CTPAT participants must both document and enforce to comply with CBP’s...

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upper management CTPAT compliance

Upper Management Responsibility – Making Sure Your CTPAT Program Happens

One of the key responsibilities of the Designated CTPAT Security Coordinator for your company is to make sure the CTPAT program submitted to the CBP...

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CTPAT social compliance

Understanding CTPAT Social Compliance Policies

U.S. Customs estimates there are over 40 million enslaved people in the world today, and approximately 25 million of them are being forced into...

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ctpat certification

How to Maintain CTPAT Compliance With Ease

Whether you’re already CTPAT certified, currently working on your application, or just starting to explore the process, you’ve likely realized that...

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CTPAT Membership

Why CTPAT Membership Matters for Your Business

As a thought leader in CTPAT Compliance, the two questions we hear most often are: “What is CTPAT?” and “Why should we become a CTPAT member?”

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cargo map

The Ultimate Guide to Building a CTPAT Cargo Map

Developing a CTPAT Cargo Map is one of keys to completing your 5-Step Risk Assessment, and under new MSC requirements, your CBP inspector will likely...

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