Elevating Possibilities

We continue to expand to serve new markets. By collaborating with associate brokers and forwarders in other cities, we can provide service in most ports in the United States.

Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)

A Growing Partnership
Since its inception in November 2001, C-TPAT has continued to grow. Today, more than 11,400 certified partners from various sectors of the trade community have been accepted into the program. These partners include U.S. importers/exporters, U.S./Canada highway carriers; U.S./Mexico highway carriers, rail and sea carriers, licensed U.S. Customs brokers, U.S. marine port authorities/terminal operators, U.S. freight consolidators, ocean transportation intermediaries, non‐operating common carriers, Mexican and Canadian manufacturers, and Mexican long‐haul carriers. Together, they account for over 52 percent (by value) of cargo imported into the U.S.

How CTPAT works
When an entity joins C-TPAT, it agrees to work with CBP to protect the supply chain, identify security gaps, and implement specific security measures and best practices. Applicants must address a broad range of security topics and present security profiles that list action plans to align security throughout the supply chain.

C-TPAT members are considered to be of low risk and are therefore less likely to be examined at a U.S. port of entry.

CTPAT Benefits

C-TPAT Partners enjoy a variety of benefits, including taking an active role in working closely with the U.S. Government in its war against terrorism. As they do this, partners can better identify their own security vulnerabilities and take corrective actions to mitigate risks. Some of the benefits of the program include:

Reduced number of CBP examinations
Front of the line inspections
Possible exemption from Stratified Exams
Shorter wait times at the border
Assignment of a Supply Chain Security Specialist to the company
Access to the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) lanes at the land borders
Access to the C-TPAT web-based portal system and a library of training materials
Potential additional benefits by being recognized as a trusted trade partner by foreign customs administrations that have signed Mutual Recognition with the United States
Eligibility for other U.S. Government pilot programs, such as the Food and Drug Administration’s Secure Supply Chain program
Business resumption priority following a natural disaster or terrorist attack
Importer eligibility to participate in the Importer Self-Assessment Program (ISA)

Priority consideration at CBP’s industry-focused Centers of Excellence and Expertise

CTPAT: Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA)

In 1980, Laing International became a member of the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America. Through this organization, we stay up to date on changes in laws affecting our industry. NCBFAA is the trade association representing customs brokers and freight forwarders in the United States. It provides its members with a forum for sharing information to promote business interests. The members of NCBFAA maintain high standards of professionalism.

Established in New York in 1897, NCBFAA is the effective national voice of the industry. Through its various committees, counsel and representatives, the Association closely monitors legislative and regulatory issues that affect its members. It keeps them informed of these and other related issues through its weekly Monday Morning eBriefing and various meetings and conferences throughout the year.

Headquartered in the Washington DC metro area, the NCBFAA represents more than 1,300 member companies with 110,000 employees in international trade – the nation’s leading freight forwarders, customs brokers, ocean transportation intermediaries (OTIs), NVOCCs and air cargo agents, serving more than 250,000 importers and exporters. The Association’s members manage more than 97% of the entries for goods imported into the United States and are directly involved with the logistics of these goods. Additionally, members operating as OTIs are involved with approximately 80 to 85% of all exports from the United States.

National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America

8601 Georgia Avenue
Suite 612
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(202) 466-0222
www.ncbfaa.org

The International Association of Movers (IAM)

The International Association of Movers (IAM) stands as the largest global trade association in the moving and forwarding industry. With a membership exceeding 2,000 members, IAM represents businesses that offer moving, forwarding, shipping, logistics, and related services across more than 170 countries. Since its founding in 1962, IAM has been dedicated to fostering the growth and success of its members. The Association provides a wealth of programs, resources, membership protections, and unparalleled networking opportunities, all designed to enhance the businesses and brands of its members.

International Association of Movers
1600 Duke Street, Suite 440
Alexandria, VA 22314
USA
P: 703-317-9950 F: 703-317-9960
www.iamovers.org

About the Women’s Traffic & Transportation Club of Baltimore, MD (WTTC)

Founded in 1933, the Women’s Traffic & Transportation Club of Baltimore (WTTC) is a pioneering organization dedicated to uniting professionals in the traffic and transportation industry. As the only active club of its kind on the East Coast, WTTC provides a supportive community for networking, education, and professional development. With a mission to foster relationships and understanding within the industry, WTTC hosts monthly meetings, educational programs, and community outreach initiatives, making it a cornerstone for the industry professionals in Baltimore and beyond.