C-TPAT Recommended Ocean Container Warehouse Unloading Security Procedures

 

The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) recommends creating a container security policy which conveys to all business partners the critical nature of having security procedures in place at the point of stuffing and unloading a container, including procedures to inspect, properly seal and maintain the integrity of the shipping containers and trailers. Recommended Actions include:

· Designate a security officer who will act as the primary cargo       security officer responsible for C-TPAT.

· Require business partners to demonstrate that they are meeting C-TPAT security guidelines.

· Ensure the container security policy includes:

Container Security Policy -Container Inspection process using 7 and 17 point inspection process (attached)

A Container Seal Integrity Policy

Container Storage Policy

Process to reconcile arriving cargo against packing list, delivery order, and bill of lading - The cargo should be accurately described, weighed, labeled, marked, counted and verified.

Discrepancy reporting process, and rigorous pursuit of  all shortages and overages

 

The above as well as other security related criteria including a best practices catalog are available from the CBP website at www.cbp.gov.

You may also contact administrator@libertyint.com and reference sample policy.

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