Business Resumption for CTPAT Members Following the ILA Strike
During this challenging time with shipping delays, we want to take this opportunity to highlight some of the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program member benefits.
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will afford the following facilitation benefits to the greatest extent possible and practical to CTPAT members, particularly during the resumption of business following the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) Strike.
- Front of the Line Inspections: All CTPAT partners should receive priority in examinations over non-CTPAT members to the extent possible and practical.
- Advanced Qualified Unlading Approval (AQUA) Lane: AQUA Lane allows CTPAT certified and validated sea carriers to unlade their cargo prior to the vessel being cleared by CBP. If approved, the vessels can commence unlading cargo upon arrival at certain U.S. seaports. AQUA Lane information is located at CTPAT AQUA Lane Bulletin.
If you are interested in joining the CTPAT program, you can apply online at CTPAT: Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (cbp.gov), and Schenker can help prepare your company for the certification process.
Please contact us at CTPATAdmin@DBSchenker.com for further details