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Customs Looks to Allow Exporter Join C-TPAT | Journal of Commerce
Customs and Border Protection may allow exporters to join a voluntary supply chain security program, and Japan, Colombia and Costa Rica are onboard for a test run of the program. Trucking companies operating in Mexico and Canada may also be able share in tiered benefits through the Customs-Trade
Purolator International Partners with U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Certified Partner in
Purolator International announces its partnership with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, as a Certified Partner in its Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program.
Oil Spill Partially Closes Mobile Shipping Channel | Journal of Commerce
The Coast Guard on Thursday closed five miles of the Port of Mobile's shipping channel because of a heavy crude oil spill, preventing several vessels from leaving the port.
US Ports Get $235 Million For Security | Journal of Commerce
U.S. ports received $235 million in security grants through the Department of Homeland Security’s annual program, a $15 million drop from the year before, the agency announced Wednesday The program has become one of the mainstays of supply chain security since it began in 2002.
Coast Guard Professional Reading List Includes Two Books by Maritime Writer Robert Frump
"Until the Sea Shall Free Them," an account of the wreck of the SS Marine Electric, and "Two Tankers Down," an account of the wrecks of the SS Pendleton and SS Fort Mercer, have been included on the Coast Guard's list for its officers and enlisted men.
Coast Guard, EPA Agree on Pollution Enforcement | Journal of Commerce
Two years ago the U.S. adopted international standards for regulating exhaust emissions from ships. On Monday, the Coast Guard and Environmental Protection Agency agreed on what roles they will play in enforcing Annex VI of the International Convention for Prevention of Pollutions from Ships.
FEMA Announces 2011 Port Security Grants | Journal of Commerce
FEMA said it has $235 million to give out in grants to help with port security in fiscal 2011.
Coast Guard Reopens Key Miss. River Grain Route | Journal of Commerce
A 15-mile section of the Mississippi River at Natchez, Miss., has reopened to limited barge traffic, restoring traffic on the primary conduit for U.S. grain exports. The Coast Guard said it would allow only one barge tow at a time to transit the section of river, in order to minimize stress on
Mississippi River Closed Near Natchez | Journal of Commerce
The Mississippi River is closed for 15 miles near Natchez, Miss., because in order to reduce the strain on levees from record flooding in the south.
Avoiding Trouble In a C-TPAT validation | Journal of Commerce
Members of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism beware: Validation or revalidation requirements have changed significantly since you were initially or last certified in the voluntary program.
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