Hitachi Transport System (America), Ltd. is a certified member of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection supply chain security program since May 2004. Hitachi Transport has adopted and implemented stringent security procedures at all locations and within all departments including Customs Brokerage, Freight Forwarding, Warehousing and Trucking.
As part of our commitment to Supply Chain Security, we encourage all customers to seriously consider Supply Chain Security a number one business priority.
The CUSTOMS-TRADE PARTNERSHIP AGAINST TERRORISM also known as "C-TPAT", is an exporter / importer driven program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the unified border agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control, and protection of our Nation's borders and is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country.
CBP has made Supply Chain Security its number one priority.
CBP has become a contracting party, with 40 other countries, to the World Customs Organization (WCO) Convention of 1973 and the Protocol of Amendment to the 1973 Convention represents a blueprint for modernized, efficient and transparent customs administrations in the 21st century.
It is based on the principles of standardized and simplified procedures, improved customs control, risk management, maximum use of information technology and stronger partnerships between Customs and industry.
We recommend C-TPAT membership to those companies in our Supply Chain, especially for those companies which rely on the quick border release. C-TPAT membership will require you to sign an agreement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection that commits your company to the following actions:
Conduct a comprehensive self-assessment of suplly chain security using the C-TPAT security guidelines.
Submit a supply chain security profile questionnaire to Customs, which summarizes your security procedures in 12 core areas.
Develop and implement a program or procedures and guidelines to enhance security throughout the supply chain in accordance with C-TPAT guidelines.
Communicate C-TPAT guidelines to other companies with-in your supply chain.
In addition protecting the integrity of the supply chain and enhancing national security, there are many benefits of C-TPAT membership to include:
Quick Cargo Release - Fewer Cargo Exams
Access to the "Fast Lane" through Customs
Priority use of U.S. Customs new Automation System, ACE
Exceeding Customer Requirements for Supply Chain Security
Reduced Cargo Loss from theft and damage
Account Manager assigned(for those who don't have one right now)
Protection of Employees
Protect the future reputation and profits of the company by avoiding disaster and resulting bad press
Reduced Customs inspections
Reduced Inspection fees
Reduced handling, trucking, rental fees
Reduced Cargo Demurrage
Maintain Eligibility for new Customs Import Programs
Minimize cargo delays during peak shipping season
Retain "Low Risk Importers" earned benefits
Self-policing emphasized vs. Customs Department scrutiny
Continued eligibility for Existing Customs Department Programs
Each C-TPAT member can verify Hitachi Transport System (America), Ltd.'s C-TPAT certification by entering our SVI (Status Verification interface) numbers into the CBP web portal as listed below:
Hitachi Transport System (America), Ltd. (Consolidator): hitCon01131
Hitachi Transport System (America), Ltd. (CHB): f6310b37-520b-4266-b718-5204bdba5857
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