Security background investigations and cargo security
validations should be incorporated into the entire import
supply chain process.
CONTAINER SECURITY INITIATIVE
The Container Security Initiative (CSI) is a program to
enhance significantly the security of the world’s maritime
trading system. By working together, we can jointly achieve
far greater security for maritime shipping than by working
independently. Recognizing that trade is vital to the world
economy, CBP has proposed the four-part program de-
signed to achieve the objective of a more secure maritime
trade environment while accommodating the need for effi-
ciency in global commerce. A critical element in the success
of this program will be the availability of advance informa-
tion to perform ...