Validated
Transworld recognizes that a
safe and secure supply chain is critical to keeping America safe. That's why we
are
C-TPAT Tier II Validated by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of
the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Established after the 9/11 attacks,
C-TPAT is a voluntary government-business initiative that strengthens overall
international supply chain and U.S. border security.
Benefits for Transworld Customers
- Improved ability to predict lead time
- Decreased supply chain disruptions and wait times
- Substantial cost savings
- Priority processing for CBP inspections (front-of-the-line processing for inspections when possible)
 1 out of every 33 sea containers was examined. Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 2008 |
11.3 million sea containers crossed U.S. borders 11.3 million multiplied by the exam rate of 3% = 339,000 exams. |