BQCIS

Securing Trade Lanes Through Verified Supply Chain Compliance

The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a voluntary but critical initiative by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) aimed at strengthening global supply chain security. BQCIS supports importers, manufacturers, logistics providers, and carriers in meeting and maintaining C-TPAT certification through independent verification and continuous improvement programs.

Our audits benchmark your security management system against C-TPAT Minimum Security Criteria (MSC), evaluating physical, procedural, and IT-based safeguards throughout your logistics network. From facility access control to container sealing and conveyance tracking, BQCIS ensures that every step of your process meets CBP expectations.

Certification through verified compliance not only strengthens cargo protection but also facilitates faster border clearance, fewer inspections, and enhanced trade reputation.

Key Activities in C-TPAT Security Verification

Security Risk Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of physical and procedural risks across the supply chain network.

Facility & Perimeter Inspection

Verification of fencing, lighting, CCTV coverage, and personnel access control at facilities.

Cargo & Container Security Review

Inspection of sealing protocols, container integrity, and seal control documentation.

Personnel Security Screening

Assessment of background checks, visitor control, and employee security training programs.

Procedural Security Verification

Review of documentation management, cargo manifest handling, and customs compliance processes.

Information Technology Security

Evaluation of data protection, system access, and cybersecurity measures relevant to cargo tracking.

Business Partner Validation

Verification that downstream partners meet equivalent C-TPAT or mutual recognition standards.

Corrective Action & Continuous Monitoring

Implementation follow-ups and training for sustained compliance and security awareness.

Audit Reporting & Certification

Issuing comprehensive C-TPAT verification reports with findings, risk ratings, and corrective action summaries.

Key Benefits of C-TPAT Security Verification

Cargo Protection

Enhanced Cargo Protection

Prevents tampering, theft, and illegal entry through rigorous inspection and control mechanisms.

Compliance Advantage

Customs Compliance Advantage

Qualifies for CBP’s trusted trader benefits, reducing inspection frequency and border delays.

Business Reputation

Improved Trade Reputation

Positions your company as a compliant, reliable partner to customs authorities and global clients.

Operational Efficiency

Operational Efficiency

Reduces costly inspection downtime and strengthens overall logistics coordination and readiness.

Success Story

C-TPAT Certification Support for a Multinational Logistics Group

The Challenge:

A global logistics provider required C-TPAT verification across 12 bonded warehouses and 30 trucking routes in North America and Asia.

Our Solution:

BQCIS deployed regional audit teams, evaluated partner compliance, implemented seal-tracking automation, and developed site-specific training modules.

The Result:

Achieved C-TPAT certification with zero corrective findings. Average customs clearance time decreased by 27% within six months.

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