GISTnet S10u—Supply Chain Security Programs and Management for U.S. Transportation Intermediaries

S10u—Supply Chain Security Programs and Management for U.S. Transportation Intermediaries

This course is in development, and will be ready on 2008-08-31.

Estimated total study time: 11 hours 43 minutes

This course covers supply chain security awareness, operational concerns and management responsibilities with respect to the various security programs that U.S. forwarders, NVOs, and customs brokers may be involved in (e.g., C-TPAT, IACSSP (excluding SSI), hazmat, TAPA, general cargo loss prevention and workplace security).

Because many of the security measures for these different programs are the same, after addressing security awareness and summarizing program requirements, we proceed to focus on particular measures, their integration into a composite security program that covers all the bases, and program management concerns.

In particular, we address intermediary responsibilities related to:

C-TPAT minimum security standards for customs brokers, freight forwarders, NVOs;
Relationship of C-TPAT to other CBP cargo security measures such as pre-departure/pre-arrival shipment notification and Container Security Initiative;
IACSSP requirements, but without "need-to-know" details (no SSI as defined in 49 CFR 1520);
TWIC program;
DOT requirement for hazmat security plan and training;
Commercial cargo loss prevention, with an introduction to TAPA.

See also our shorter supply chain security courses broken out by job assignment. These focus the particular security measures that employees must understand, perform and comply with, and are designed for easy modification to add company-specific policies and procedures.

Note: This training does not contain Sensitive Security Information (ref. 49 CFR 1520).

Traditional vs. Terrorist Cargo Security Concerns

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 13 minutes)

Introduction
- Security Essential to Supply Chain Effectiveness
- Threat-based "Risk Management"
- Commercial Risks and Counter Measures
  - Cargo and Inventory Theft
  - Damage and Loss due to Mishandling
- Governmental Concerns over Cargo and Supply Chain Security
  - General—Threats That Go Beyond Purely Commercial Concern
  - Smuggling
  - Piracy and Vessel Hijacking
  - Air Piracy, Aircraft Hijacking
  - Terrorist Threats
- Global Terrorism—Today's Major New Threat
  - General—The Terrorist Threat is Increasing
  - Threat (Target) Categories
    - Strategic and Symbolic Targets
    - Opportunistic Targets
    - Transportation Assets and Infrastructure
  - Long History of Attacks against International Aviation
  - Reducing Vulnerability of Air Cargo to Terrorist Use
  - Special Concern over Terrorist Use of Intermodal Containers
  - Concern over Attacks using all Modes of Transportation
  - Changing Methods and Targets as Governments Tighten Security

USG Agencies (other than CBP) with Cargo and Transportation Security Responsibilities

(Estimated study time: 59 minutes)

U.S. Government Agency with Transportation Safety and Trade-Related National Security Responsibilities
- Pre "9-11" U.S. Anti-Terrorism Intelligence and Law Enforcement
- U.S. Regulatory Agency Responsibilities for Transportation Safety and Security
  - General
  - Transportation Security Agency (TSA)
  - Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
  - U.S. Coast Guard
  - U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
    - PHMSA; Hazardous Materials (Dangerous Goods) Shipping Regulations
      - General—DOT Responsibility for Dangerous Goods Shipment
      - DOT HAZMAT Security Training; Relationship to Other USG-Mandated Security Training
      - DOT vs. TSA Security Focus
      - Common/Similar Security Training Requirements
    - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
    - Other DOT Agencies Responsible for Transportation Safety & Security
  - U.S. Food and Drug Administration
DOT HAZMAT Security Training; Relationship to Other USG-Mandated Security Training

Customs (CBP) Security Mission; Advanced Shipment Notification & CSI

This lesson addresses the "layered" security programs the CBP has implemented to prevent terrorist threats involving cargo and containers destined to the U.S., and also to interdict other illegal shipments.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 11 minutes)

Supply Chain Security & Cargo Risk Management
- U.S. Cargo and Supply Chain Programs and Requirements
  - Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Security Programs
    - The CBP Security Mission
      - Border Security is Critical to National Security
      - Summary of Current CBP Cargo and Supply Chain Security Programs
    - Customs (CBP) Advance Notification of Imports and Exports
      - A Congressionally-mandated Requirement
      - Inbound Cargo Notification (Import Shipments)
        
        Via Ocean Vessel (CSI "24 Hour Rule")
        
        Via Air Carrier
        
        Via Truck
        
        Via Rail
      - Outbound Cargo Notification (Export Shipments)
        
        Via Ocean Vessel ("24 Hour Rule")
        
        Via Air Carrier
        
        Via Truck
        
        Via Rail
      - Summary—CBP Advance Cargo Notification Requirements
    - Container Security Initiative (CSI)
      - Overview of CSI
        
        How CSI Works
        
        CSI Summary