World Trade Press “Guide to Global Supply Chain Security” is a detailed report covering all the major worldwide security initiatives, but with an emphasis on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection C-TPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) and CSI (Container Security Initiatives) programs.

This guide has become an industry standard professional publication, with more than 100,000 copies in print worldwide. It is used in three major applications:

1. Businesses and government agencies (including the U.S. CBP and many large logistics companies) use it for internal training;
2. Importers, foreign manufacturers, and carriers use it as a guide for participation in C-TPAT and other security programs;
3. Students of international trade use it to learn about security initiatives worldwide.

Who Should Purchase This Report?

The World Trade Press “Guide to Global Supply Chain Security” is an essential resource for exporters, importers, shipping lines, airlines, rail and trucking lines, warehouse operators, consolidators, logistics professionals, freight forwarders, port and airport operators, and others involved in international trade.

International bankers, international attorneys, trade associations, chambers of commerce, and students of international trade will also find this report helpful.

Table of Contents:

1. C-TPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism)
   Contains complete information on eligibility, benefits, expectations, costs, best practices, the application process, application instructions, validation process, security criteria, and agreements to voluntarily participate.
2. FAST (Free and Secure Trade) U.S./Canada
3. FAST (Free and Secure Trade) U.S./Mexico
4. C-TPAT Seal Requirements
5. CSI (Container Security Initiative)
6. U.S. Bioterrorism Act
7. IMO (International Maritime Organization)
8. International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) Code
9. Security Checklists
10. Glossary of Security Terms
11. ACE E-Manifest
12. PAPS and PARS
13. Automated Manifest System
14. Advance Manifest Regulations
1. “2-Hour Rule”
2. “24-Hour Rule”

Edward G. Hinkelman is an international economist (Tufts University, University of Paris) with more than 40 years’ experience as an importer and exporter.

Mr. Hinkelman is the author of the industry-standard Dictionary of International Trade (now in the 13th edition), the Short Course in International Payments (now in the 4th edition), the Short Course in International Trade Documentation (now in the 3rd edition), and Importers Manual USA (now in the 4th edition).

Mr. Hinkelman has been a featured speaker at many industry seminars related to topics of international trade, economics, and publishing, as well as a visiting lecturer at Tufts University, the University of California at Berkeley, the University of Michigan, and San Francisco State University.

This report is available in bulk quantities with a customized cover with your firm’s logo, tagline, and company colors. We can also add specialized content to your specifications.

Contact us at +1 (800) 833-8586 x1 or logisticssales@worldtradepress.com to discuss how we can produce a cost-effective and unique product for your firm.