[01.25.2007] Reimer Express Announces ACE Compliance by January Deadline
[11.09.2006] Reimer Express And The Automated Commercial Environment Project (ACE)
[10.01.2004] New security initiatives for U.S. imports take effect
Wood Packaging Import Requirements
Canada has joined the United States and Mexico in a staged implementation of the regulation of wood packing materials under the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures. Click here to view.
FDA Recordkeeping Rule Compliance Notice
Effective December 9, 2005, the US Bioterrorism Act of 2002 requires food transporters, among others, to produce certain records relating to the shipment of food upon receiving a request from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Reimer Express Lines Ltd is aware of this requirement and has taken the steps necessary to ensure compliance with the Act and with the FDA's implementing regulations.
Reimer Express and Roadway Approved for C-TPAT - PIP/ FAST Border Crossing
Today's antiterrorist efforts have transformed cross-border transportation. Reimer Express and its parent Roadway Express Inc. worked with both the U.S. and Canadian Federal agencies to help develop the C-TPAT, PIP and FAST security programs which are an integral part of the U.S. Homeland Security initiatives. Reimer Express' certification in these programs provides our customers with faster processing and fewer inspections. With 24/7 customer service by phone or online, importers and exporters enjoy the highest level of service available in the industry.
This section provides news, links, and resources to keep you informed about transportation security issues that affect your business.
Reimer Express Lines, SCAC REIM, Member ID reiNor03706.
What is the Roadway Express C-TPAT SVI number?
Roadway C-TPAT/FAST SVI Number: roaNor03712
What is FAST?
Fast stands for "Free and Secure Trade". It is a bilateral initiative between the U.S./Canada and U.S./Mexico that allows partnering importers expedited release at the land borders when mode of transportation is truck. For qualifying commercial shipments through risk management principles, supply chain security, industry partnerships and advanced targeting.
How do I sign up? How difficult is it?
This depends on the size of your company and your existing security measures. Examples of security measures include: procedural security, trailer seals reconciliation, physical security, personnel security, education and training, manifest procedures and conveyance procedures. It's mandatory for all eligible C-TPAT participants to use the C-TPAT Security Link Internet Portal for application and communication with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
What is C-TPAT, PIP?
C-TPAT STANDS FOR "Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism" and PIP stands for "Partners in Protection". C-TPAT is a program of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and PIP is a program of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
How difficult is it to sign up?
It depends on the size of your company and your existing security measures in place. Examples of security measures would be: procedural security, physical security, personnel security, education and training, manifest procedures and conveyance procedures.
What are the steps involved in signing up for FAST?
Part 1--Sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Part 2--Complete the supply chain security profile questionnaire. C-TPAT and PIP are prerequisites to obtain FAST certification. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will provide a supply chain security specialist to help you through your security process and identify any gaps. The government expects documented, verifiable security programs, consistent with C-TPAT minimum security criteria.
What are the consequences of not signing up?
Importers who are not approved for C-TPAT (U.S. companies) or PIP (Canadian companies) will lose their approved status for other Customs programs, even if they are already participating. Programs that require participants to be PIP or C-TPAT certified include: Customs existing programs such as Importer Self Assessment, Low Risk Importers, Customs Self Assessment (CSA), Free and Secure Trade (FAST), Advance, Commercial Information, Automated Commercial Environment and National Customs Automation Program (ACE/NCAP) are just some of the programs that require participants to either be PIP or C-TPAT certified.
Can you quantify savings?
Certainly. Being a FAST, C-TPAT or PIP importer saves time at the border. It avoids delays during inspections and expedites the flow of goods. It may give your company access to the FAST lane. Possible reduction in loss, damage and pilferage of your goods.
What's the difference between how goods move today vs. tomorrow?
It's voluntary today. Those that don't sign up will be in the "slow" line for customs clearance. Today paper and some information exchange with Customs via EDI move goods; tomorrow Canada and U.S. Customs will require electronic transmission of shipping information. The U.S./Canadian governments want to push the border back to the origin of the goods, and they want information pre-arrival to the border and pre registration/certification (supply chain). When a customer signs up on C-TPAT or PIP they can use any highway carrier that is FAST certified and any other mode that is C-TPAT or PIP certified.
Does C-TPAT, PIP eliminate the need for a broker?
No. When you sign the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU), you are committing to communicate that everyone in the supply chain sign up. You must ask your broker to apply for participation in C-TPAT or PIP, or find a broker who is already certified.
