The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program has selected BSI to provide a single-source, web-based intelligence repository that will be readily accessible by the C-TPAT’s Supply Chain Security Specialists.

Validates More than 8,000 C-TPAT Applications Since 2003.

Cooperation between U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the General Administration of China Customs to enhance global supply chain security took a step forward last week with the start of a pilot validation program in China.

The US Department of Homeland Security awards Cotecna a Certificate of SAFETY Act Designation for their C-TPAT Third Party Validation services.

More companies are becoming C-TPAT-compliant and the number will grow, especially outside the United States, according to Barry Wilkins of Pinkerton, who manages C-TPAT training courses for ICSC members and others.

Beginning May 1, 2005, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin enforcing a major provision of the Trade Act of 2002. Drivers transporting shipments using the Border Release Advance Screening and Selectivity (BRASS) release system, may do so only if they have been issued a Free And Secure Trade (FAST) driver identification card.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Robert C. Bonner proposes a plan to create a new set of benefits for members of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT).

The elected leaders of Canada, Mexico, and the United States, gather in Texas to announce the establishment of the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America.

< U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announces the elimination of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) requirement to establish an account or participate in any Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) tests effective immediately.

FAST program to tighten security and expedite movement of trade across border.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Robert C. Bonner announces the formal opening of two new CBP Attaché offices in Ottawa, Canada, and Mexico City, Mexico in support of its international border security operations.

The United States Bureau for Customs and Border Protection issues a fact sheet on cargo container security.

.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Robert C. Bonner announces that the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) has reached a major milestone with over 7,000 members making it the largest voluntary partnership between government and the private sector in United States' history.

The National Cargo Security Council is urging its members and other companies to apply for and comply with U.S. Customs’ Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and has devised an innovative and cost-effective solution to validate C-TPAT compliance.

Odyssey helps chemical manufacturers in the US and overseas comply with government regulations to improve homeland security and the flow of international trade.

The South Carolina State Ports Authority is now a certified member of the world’s first global transportation security program, C-TPAT.

The United States Department of Homeland Security announces FY 2005 Budget in Brief.

TNT Express achieves certification for United States Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT).

Trailer Bridge announces that it has been accepted as a certified member of the U.S. Customs Service's Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program.

The Canadian Trucking Alliance comments on the United States Bureau of Customs and Border Protection final rule for electronic prior notice of imports into the US.

David Bradley, CEO of the Canadian Trucking Alliance, argues that 'security continues to be the major focus of US policy, and Canada has got to be a player'.

The U.S. Senate approves the FY 2004 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill by a vote of 93 to 1.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, an agency of the Department of Homeland Security, announces the publication of proposed regulations to obtain advance information concerning shipments of goods to the U.S.

Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program to tighten security and expedite movement of trade across border.

The Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program is a direct outgrowth of the Smart Border Accords entered into between the United States and Canada and the United States and Mexico in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.