Definitions
The following table defines the security categories as used in the Directory. In general there are two types of security programs that we recognize in the directory: government programs and industry / trade programs.
In order to simplify the process for the Secure Shipper community we will refer to all government administered supply chain security programs as AEO and use the established AEO logo in all cases, except where a country program has established their own unique logo.
Table of Security Program Definitions Listed by Members in the Secure Shipper Directory
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Government Programs |
Security Type |
Description |
Administrative Authority |
LOGO |
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AEO
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Authorized Economic Operator. Accepted name for security and compliance programs world-wide.
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Respective country customs administration
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CTPAT |
Customs and Trade
Partnership Against Terrorism
This is the USA administered
supply chain security program
- It is also a type of AEO |
USA Customs & Border Protection (CBP)
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FAST
CANADA |
Free And Secure Trade
Canada Border |
Bilateral initiative between the USA and Canada
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FAST
MEXICO |
Free And Secure Trade
Mexico Border |
Bilateral initiative between the USA and Mexico
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APPROVED IAC |
Indirect Air Carrier
- Approved by TSA under the
IACSSP program
- Approved program for booking cargo on passenger flights originating in the USA.
- Recognized in USA Only |
USA Homeland Security
TSA |
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APPROVED CCSF |
Certified Cargo Screening Facility
- Approved facility for screening cargo for booking on passenger flights
- Approved under the TSA IACSSP program
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USA Homeland Security
TSA
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AUTHORIZED
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
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Authorized Service Provider |
USA Homeland Security
Administered by IAC under the IACSSP Program requirements |
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Industry and Trade Programs
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Security Type |
Description |
Administrative Authority |
Logo |
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TAPA
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Transported Assets Protection Association
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TAPA
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ISO |
International Standards Organization |
ISO
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NON-CERTIFIED
BUSINESS PARTNER |
Non Certified Company
Meets or attempts to meet AEO / CTPAT business partner requirements.
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Self Administered
Verified by the Certified Partner |
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MEMBER
SECURE SHIPPER
EXCHANGE |
Any company that is a member of the Directory can also join the Secure Shipper Exchange and have a verifiable supply chain security training and testing program.
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Self Administered
Verified by the Certified Partner
Verified by Secure Shipper
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