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CTPAT Consulting Services
Mercury can assist you in obtaining CTPAT certification to secure your supply chain and save time and resources.
Mitigate Risks, Safeguard Your Brand, Faster Customs Clearance
Mercury will guide your company in achieving CTPAT certification. By conducting thorough evaluations of your production sites, we can help ensure they meet the stringent CTPAT Security Criteria. Our team will assess security and suggest necessary improvements that you need to make.
Benefits of Achieving CTPAT Certification
- Safeguard against risks while transporting your products.
- Faster border processing and customs procedures.
- Fewer inspections by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
- Save time and cut down on costs related to unforeseen shipping delays.
- Demonstrate your company's commitment to security.
- Access to Free and Secure Trade (FAST) Lanes at the land borders.
- CBP training materials.
Why Mercury
With decades of logistics experience, Mercury's knowledge in managing highly regulated shipments and supply chains ensures a deep understanding of the complex CTPAT requirements.
Program Eligibility
CTPAT certification is available to many businesses, including importers, manufacturers, customs brokers, forwarders, carriers, and contract logistics providers.
History of the CTPAT Program
The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program was established by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the business community because of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City. The program when into effect in November 2001 and today consists of over 11,400* certified member companies.
The purpose of the program is to establish a more effective method for organizations within the supply chain and the U.S. government (Customs) to collaborate. At its core, the CTPAT program serves as a supply chain security initiative. Participation in the program is voluntary but certified companies must continuously work on improving security throughout their supply chain network.
*source: https://www.cbp.gov/border-security/ports-entry/cargo-security/CTPAT
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