C-TAPT and Homeland Security

C-TAPT is a business and government initiative designed to develop relationships that will improve and strengthen cargo and border security. C-TAPT understands that by working closely with consolidators, importers, manufactures and others who are the main participants in the international supply chain, cargo security will be provided. C-TAPT in conjunction with United States customs department are asking that businesses have defined security practices and to verify the security practices of those they do business with.

Customs and C-TAPT recognize that a supply chain that is secure is one of the most important parts of keeping the country safe from terrorists. U.S. Customs is looking for an anti-terrorism partnership with businesses that are involved with trade through C-TPAT. U.S. Customs wants to work closely with businesses that comply with trade laws and make sure the supply chain is secure.

When a business deals with cargo containers, C-TAPT guidelines call for a container inspection, the use of container seals and a proper place for the containers to be stored. The integrity of cargo containers should be maintained at all times. Once a container is loaded it needs to be properly sealed and maintained.

When it comes to the container inspection C-TAPT recommends a seven-point inspections. The left and right sides should be inspected along with the front wall, ceiling and doors. The outside and undercarriage should be inspected as well.

Businesses that are involved in shipping and receiving containers should have written procedures in place that define how container seals should be handled and put onto full containers. There must also be procedures written out that detail what to do if a container seal has been tampered with or compromised. Only certain employees should be permitted to distribute seals for containers in order to maintain container integrity.

The Department of Homeland Security recently compiled a list of anti-terrorism services and devices such as container seals. Sealock Hybrid security seals are one of the devices placed on the list. These container seals lock and seal container doors and the construction of the seals and the technology of the device allow any tampering to be noticeable when it is inspected. Sealock seals come in three types; Single Use Sealock, Keeper Sealock and Sealock Junior.

Sealock security devices are the first and the only container seals that have been declared anti-terrorist technology. The seal and lock protection make it stand out as a security device. Also, each Sealock security device has a seal that keeps the container doors from opening and once the seal has been taken off of the container, it can't be replaced. Therefore any tampering would be impossible to miss.

When it comes to cargo container storage, C-TAPT requires that these containers be stored in an area that is secure. This prevents unauthorized persons for gaining access to the containers. The business should have written procedures in place that detail what should be done in the event there is unauthorized entry into the container storage area or the container itself.

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