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Evergreen America Corp, agents for Evergreen, Lloyd Triestino and
Hatsu Marine, has received notification that its Supply Chain Security
Profile has fulfilled US Customs requirements for participation in
the Customs-Trade Participation Against Terrorism (C-TPAT).
The letter from US Customs to Evergreen America President Thomas
Chen said:
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"You are contributing to the
security of our borders and to the continued free flow of international
trade. The participation of Evergreen America Corp is but the
first important step in what promises to be a sustained effort
to meet the challenge posed by the terrorist threat to the United
States."
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The letter, signed by Jaysen P Ahern, Assistant Commissioner
of the Office of Field Operations, also acknowledged the carriers'
responsibility in establishing their own "complete and
detailed security plan for Customs to review upon request."
Thomas Chen said:
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"As responsible members of
the world shipping community, the Evergreen alliance stepped forward
very early in the C-TPAT initiative to ensure its support and
to take a leadership role in this matter. All three carriers are
especially proud to be part of this vital programme."
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In the process, Customs will assign each carrier an Account Manager,
encourage each carrier to set up security programmes which will be
reviewed by the agency, and provide yearly assessments to all participants.
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