Supply Chain Security Consulting
Streamline your CTPAT journey
The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is a government/private sector partnership focused on protecting supply chains from concealment of terrorist weapons, contraband, and other items that threaten U.S. security.
However, knowing how to become or remain compliant with the program’s minimum security criteria (MSC) may be overwhelming. We can help. Trust our supply chain security experts to enhance your operations' resilience and compliance through CTPAT.
Determine if the CTPAT program is right for you
By joining this voluntary program, not only do you experience a more secure supply chain, CTPAT members can realize additional benefits.
- Risk mitigation
- Reduced penalties
- Faster border crossings
- Dedicated representative
- CBP targeting system credit
- Streamlined operations
- Enhanced security of freight
- Lower risk of loss, damage, theft
- Increased supply chain performance
- Optimized internal/external asset management
Get help with CTPAT certification
There are several requirements to become CTPAT certified. C.H. Robinson offers the following services to help your company navigate the process to achieve and maintain certification. Don’t see a service listed here? Our trade policy team may be able to customize our CTPAT consulting services to fit your needs.
Business partner evaluation
C.H. Robinson will evaluate your company’s nominated business partners. Any companies that have not provided proof of participation in CTPAT or a mutually recognized foreign security initiative will complete a tailored C.H. Robinson CTPAT Evaluation Questionnaire and, where necessary, a corrective action request.
Policy and procedure review
C.H. Robinson consultants will review copies of your policies, procedures, and other documentation from your security program to confirm they are current and adhere to CTPAT standards. If your procedures do not meet CTPAT requirements, C.H. Robinson will help develop or update them, as necessary.
Risk assessment
Detailed assessments evaluate risks that addresses external threats against your company’s supply chain security procedures—terrorism, smuggling, organized crime, and other factors—and how your company and/or foreign suppliers will respond to these types of challenges.
Security Profile support
If your company is new to the CTPAT program, we can help develop your Security Profile to CBP’s requirements. If you already participate in the program, trust our experts to review your Security Profile for continuous improvement updates.
Validation meeting preparation and support
Validation meetings with CBP require ample preparation, both by company personnel and through evidence of implementation of your program. C.H. Robinson can help your U.S. and/or foreign locations feel confident about upcoming validation meeting(s).
CTPAT training
Ensure your company personnel are fully aware of their responsibilities for compliance with CTPAT procedures. C.H. Robinson can develop customized training materials and conduct educational sessions for relevant departments.
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Frequently asked questions
Q: What is required to become CTPAT certified?
To become CTPAT certified, you must:
- Meet Minimum Security Criteria (MSC) for your specific business type
- Perform documented risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities
- Document formal procedures to achieve and monitor CTPAT security standards
- Communicate this information to CBP as part of your Security Profile
Q: What are the ongoing expectations of certified CTPAT members?
Once CTPAT certified, you must:
- Within 1 year of certification: Host CBP validation meeting to confirm all practices and procedures are implemented
- Annually: Update Security Profile
- Every 3–5 years: Host CBP revalidation meetings to confirm all practices and procedures remain in place
Q: What are the differences in CTPAT tiers?
There are three participation tiers in the CTPAT program. All participants will fall into one tier based on how far they are in the process:
- Tier 1: CBP approves certification into the CTPAT program.
- Tier 2: Participant successfully completed validation meeting process.
- Tier 3: Participant exceeds requirements and demonstrates best business practices.