Open Enrollment for CBP's Trade partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that enrollment is now open for the C-TPAT.  Air carriers, forwarders and other trade related businesses may apply to participate.  

C-TPAT is a voluntary government-business initiative to build cooperative relationships that strengthen and improve overall international supply chain and U.S. border security. C-TPAT recognizes that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can provide the highest level of cargo security only through close cooperation with the ultimate owners of the international supply chain such as importers, carriers, consolidators, licensed customs brokers, and manufacturers. Through this initiative, CBP is asking businesses to ensure the integrity of their security practices and communicate and verify the security guidelines of their business partners within the supply chain.

For more information on enrollment see the CBP website at:  http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/cargo_security/ctpat/apply_ctpat/