The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT), an initiative of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), has marked a year of progress and impact, as detailed in its 2024 annual report.

Among the year's achievements, CTPAT provided training on fentanyl smuggling prevention to more than 5,000 partners, opened its first Southwest border office in Laredo, Texas, and secured a railway security agreement. The adoption of innovative technologies, including new cloud-based portals and an automated validation system—delivered substantial cost savings and greater operational efficiencies. Additionally, new collaborations, a pilot initiative for Third-Party Logistics Providers, and strategic use of Foreign Trade Zones to ensure labor-compliant goods enabled program members to save $47.3 million in cargo inspections over the past year.

Internationally, CTPAT expanded its network by finalizing formal agreements with South Africa and Malaysia, while also engaging with additional countries to strengthen mutual recognition, which now extends to 44 nations through 18 formal arrangements. The program’s global reach continues to grow, with over 10,000 partners—who collectively handle more than half of all U.S. imports—benefiting from enhanced security measures and streamlined customs procedures.

With $1.75 trillion in certified imports and a commitment to evolving in the face of emerging threats, CTPAT remains a cornerstone of supply chain security and a driving force for legitimate international trade.

As one customs official succinctly put it, “Our mission is to protect the supply chain while enabling prosperity—every new partnership and innovation brings us closer to a safer, more connected world.”

The full CTPAT 2024 Impact Report can be read here:
https://www.cbp.gov/document/publications/ctpat-2024-impact-report