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Certification

Understanding CTPAT Business Partner Compliance

One of the core components of the CTPAT program is ensuring that business partners are also compliant with CTPAT standards especially if the business...

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Begin Your CTPAT Journey: What to Expect as a New Applicant with Veroot

So, you've discovered the potential rewards and benefits of obtaining Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism “CTPAT” certification for your...

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ctpat inspection

Unlocking the Mystery of CTPAT Tiers and Requirements

Ever wonder what a CTPAT Tier rating is and how you get it? In this article, we explain the difference between the CTPAT Tiers and how your company...

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CTPAT Bond for Importers

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...

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CTPAT consultant

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,...

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CTPAT 5 Steps

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...

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CTPAT Rock Solid Maintenance Strategy

How to Build a Rock-Solid CTPAT Maintenance Strategy

So…you have decided you want to be a member of the CTPAT program. Perhaps a client is requesting it – or maybe you just want to prevent shipping...

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CTPAT Virtual Validation

CTPAT Virtual Validation: What to Expect and How to Prep

Today, we’re here to talk about a topic keeping plenty of CTPAT members awake at night…the CTPAT Virtual Validation! If you’ve recently submitted...

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CTPAT Vendor Management

Steps to Improve Strategic CTPAT Vendor Management

Before we get started, a quick review of CTPAT

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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 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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