Ryder receives anti-terrorism certification
Feb 17, 2004 12:00 PM, from staff and wire reports
Ryder System Inc has announced its certification as a member of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and Free And Secure Trade (FAST) programs.
C-TPAT is a joint government-business initiative supported by the Department of Homeland Security and United States Customs and Border Protection. Its objective is to build voluntary cooperative relationships with importers, carriers, brokers, warehouse operators, and manufacturers that promote global supply chain security and reduce border vulnerabilities. More than 3,500 companies participate in the initiative.
FAST is a joint Canada-US initiative that supports movement of pre-approved eligible goods across the border.
