July 7, 2003
FedEx Trade Networks Transport & Brokerage Commits to U.S. and Canadian Border Security Programs: Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Certification and Partners in Protection (PIP)

Offers Customers Assurance of Secure Trade Practices on Both Sides of the Border

FedEx Trade Networks Transport & Brokerage, Inc. is now a full participant in the Bureau of Customs & Border Protection's (formerly U.S. Customs Service) Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program. FedEx Trade Networks has been certified as a customs broker and freight forwarder.

"As the largest-volume customs entry filer in North America, ensuring that the flow of goods across the border is not disrupted by terrorism is a top priority," said G. Edmond Clark, chief executive officer and president of FedEx Trade Networks. "Customers of FedEx Trade Networks Transport & Brokerage should feel reassured that we are fully committed to the principle of secure trade practices."

In addition to C-TPAT certification, FedEx Trade Networks Transport & Brokerage (Canada), Inc. recently received approval to participate in the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency anti-smuggling and counter-terrorism program, Partners in Protection (PIP). Only those Canadian companies that demonstrate a commitment to secure trade practices are accepted into the PIP program. FedEx Trade Networks Transport & Brokerage (Canada) is the second international division of FedEx Corp. to join PIP. Federal Express Canada Ltd. signed the Partners in Protection Program in 2001.

PIP is similar to the C-TPAT process in the U.S. It is a joint initiative between government and business to improve border security and compliance awareness and applicants must undergo a rigorous self-assessment of its security procedures.
C-TPAT is a jointly designed Customs-business initiative requires that interested importers, brokers, or transportation providers conduct a comprehensive supply chain security self-assessment and subsequently submit a security profile to the Bureau of Customs & Border Protection to become certified. The ultimate goal of C-TPAT is to ensure that proper security procedures are in place to protect the integrity of the global supply chain.