CBP to Host C-TPAT/FAST Seminar Aug. 30

CBP will host a Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and Free and Secure Trade (FAST) seminar in El Paso, Texas for importers, manufacturers, carriers and other interested trade partners.

The seminar is free and will be at the Ysleta commercial cargo facility from 9 a.m. to 12:30 pm Thursday, Aug. 30. Advance registration is required and anyone interested in attending should send an email to elpasotradeops@cbp.dhs.gov. The email should include the individual's name, company, and their type of business (importer, manufacturer, carrier, etc). Supply chain security will be a major topic during the meeting. A CBP supply chain security specialist from Houston will make that presentation. Other topics will include C-TPAT and FAST lane eligibility include tips on how to apply, what is required and what to expect. Time is also being set aside for open discussion.