ACM Logistics & Consulting Inc. is committed to supporting secure, compliant, and resilient international trade. As part of this commitment, ACM Logistics aligns its practices with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program.
CTPAT is a voluntary public-private partnership focused on strengthening international supply chain security. ACM Logistics supports these objectives by promoting security awareness, compliance, and best practices among customers and business partners.

🔐 Supply Chain Security Advisory for Customers & Partners
Supply chain security is a shared responsibility. ACM Logistics encourages importers, carriers, and business partners to maintain appropriate security controls consistent with their role in the supply chain and applicable CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria.

🚛 Conveyance & Cargo Security
Customers and partners responsible for cargo handling or transportation are encouraged to ensure:
 

• Use of ISO 17712-compliant high-security seals where applicable

• Proper application, documentation, and verification of seals during transit

• Performance of appropriate 7-point or 19-point conveyance inspections, based on conveyance and facility type

• Immediate investigation and documentation of any seal discrepancies, damage, or evidence of tampering
   

📦 Wood Packaging Material (WPM / ISPM-15)
To support compliance with CBP and international standards:
 

• All regulated wood packaging material should comply with ISPM-15 requirements

• WPM must be properly treated, marked, and documented

• Non-compliant WPM may result in shipment delays, penalties, or enforcement action
   

🚨 Reporting Suspicious Activity
ACM Logistics encourages partners to:
 

• Promptly report suspected cargo tampering, seal irregularities, or other security concerns

• Notify the appropriate carrier, shipper, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as required

• Maintain documentation of investigations and corrective actions

• Timely reporting helps protect the integrity of the international supply chain.

🔎 Cybersecurity & Data Protection Awareness
Trade data and documentation are critical assets. Customers and partners are encouraged to:
 

• Protect trade and customs documentation from unauthorized access

• Use secure email and file-sharing practices

• Remain vigilant against phishing, impersonation, and social engineering attempts

• Promptly address suspected cybersecurity incidents that may impact trade data
   

🔁 Business Continuity & Resilience
ACM Logistics supports the importance of business continuity and resilience across the supply chain. Customers and partners are encouraged to:
 

• Maintain written procedures addressing incident response and business continuity

• Ensure critical operations can continue during disruptions

• Periodically review and update security and continuity procedures
   

🤝 Our Role as a Customs Broker
ACM Logistics & Consulting Inc. operates as a customs brokerage and logistics consulting firm and does not physically handle cargo, conveyances, or seals.
Our role is to:
 

• Provide customs brokerage and trade compliance services

• Promote awareness of CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria

• Support secure trade practices through advisory communication and compliance guidance

📞 Questions or Additional Information

If you have questions regarding CTPAT, supply chain security expectations, or trade compliance best practices, please contact your ACM Logistics representative.

📅 Ongoing Review & Updates

This page and related security advisories are reviewed periodically and updated as needed to reflect evolving regulatory requirements, risks, and best practices.