Benefits of Joining C-TPAT

• A reduced number of CBP inspections (reduced border delay times)
• Front of the Line processing for inspections (when possible).
  
• Competitive Advantage-Increase and retain customer base and reduce attrition
  
• More Reliable On-Time Delivery Promise = customer’s confidence and satisfaction
  
• Enhances Company’s Marketing Opportunities
• Protects Company’s Brand Image
• Decrease theft and product or asset damage and concealed loss
• Promotes Patriotism
• Increased Security for your company and your customer
• Demonstrates Corporate Citizenship
• Improves Risk Management Procedures and Systems
• Enhances Security in the Supply Chain
• Eligibility to attend C-TPAT supply chain security training seminars.

Who Should Join?

• Canadian and Mexican Manufacturers
• Certain Invited Foreign Manufacturers
• And their supply chain partners
• Consolidators
  - Air Freight Consolidators
  - Ocean Transportation Intermediaries
  - Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers  
    (NVOCC)
• U.S. Importers of record
• U.S./Canada Highway Carrier
• U.S./Mexico Highway Carriers
• Licensed U.S. Customs Brokers
• U.S. Marine Port Authority/Terminal Operators
• Rail Carriers
• Sea Carriers
• Air Carriers
  

Be Proactive vs. Reactive

• Retain old and win new US Customers
• Reliable on time delivery
• Remain a supply chain partner
• C-TPAT/PIP members only
• Protect your reputation.
• Classify as Low Risk.
• Do audits and upgrades to all your facilities before you apply
• Rely on thorough, credible information
• Is your competition counting on your complacency?

Empower your employees to be your eyes and ears.