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Associated Global Systems Receives C-TPAT Certification
New Hyde Park, NY – (April 2005) -- Associated Global Systems, Inc. (AGS)
a leading provider of transportation and logistics services, announced
that it has received certification from the U.S. Bureau of Customs
and Border Protection for meeting C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership
Against Terrorism) guidelines for securing the transportation of
cargo while protecting against terrorism. C-TPAT is a worldwide
supply chain initiative designed to provide the highest level of
security through close cooperation with shippers, suppliers, importers,
carriers, brokers, warehouse operators and manufacturers.
C-TPAT
is a joint initiative between government and business designed to
protect the security of cargo entering the United States while also
improving the flow of trade. AGS received the validation after completing
a risk assessment with Customs, verifying that the company is effectively
executing C-TPAT security practices and that the company's procedures
are in line with the Department of Homeland Security's requirements
for supply chain security.
Receiving the validation enables AGS
to expedite the processing of shipments through Customs, resulting
in faster and more efficient service for its customers. AGS receives
faster processing of shipments at borders, reduced inspections,
and has access to a Customs account manager.
The C-TPAT guidelines
were created jointly by government and industry, and include measures
for procedural, physical and personnel security, access control,
and education and training awareness.
Associated Global Systems
has been serving customers since 1958. With over 400 locations and
staff of transportation experts across the United States, AGS handles
shipments of any size, to or from every zip code in the U.S. and
Canada. They serve 205 countries around the world.
For more information on all of Associated Global Systems’
services, visit us online a www.agsystems.com
For
information about
SameDay Services log on to www.800SameDay.com
For
information about
Recovery and Return Services log on to www.recoveryandreturn.com
For
additional information about this press release, contact
Scott Richter
3333 New
Hyde Park Road
New Hyde
Park, NY 11042
Phone:
516-627-8910
Fax:
516-627-6051
scott.richter@agsystems.com
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