The recent CTPAT 2017 Conference in Detroit, Michigan offered insight into updates coming to Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) as well as workshops and other informative seminars. Abby Frank, Associate Advisor for Mohawk Global Trade Advisors, attended the conference and told us that aside from the dash being removed from the program name, her biggest takeaway was the introduction of new minimum security criteria. These requirements are set to roll out October 2018 in phases. Although some of the new criteria were left open-ended—as the details are still being worked out—they include
• Cyber security
• Terrorism financing
• Wood packing materials and pests
• Money laundering
• Agro terrorism (intentional and unintentional)
• Human rights
We will give updates as these new requirements are implemented. In the meantime, if you have any questions or are interested in joining CTPAT, contact Mohawk Global Trade Advisors.
By Danielle Leonard