Did you know that Quick is helping the U.S. government fight terrorism? You may be wondering how a priority courier is involved in homeland security. Well, we are C-TPAT certified -- we partner with the U.S.Customs and Border Protection to strengthen international supply chain and U.S. border security.

C-TPAT (The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) was introduced in 2001 by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. That's when the government realized that a secure supply chain is critical in keeping the country safe and started promoting a strong anti-terrorism partnership with the trade community.

Quick, as well as other companies that are C-TPAT certified, have to meet extensive screening and audits proving tight security in their supply chain. In fact, we have employed a management team to set and monitor procedures for service partner qualification, management and auditing programs. These procedures include employee security and identification, securing cargo areas, freight inspection, following strict delivery instructions, ongoing communication with our clients, and other security measures detailed under the criteria required by C-TPAT.

What does this mean to our customers?

In short: fewer supply chain disruptions, reduced border delay times and increased supply chain security. With C-TPAT membership, our customer shipments are less prone to customs inspections. And, in case inspections are necessary, they are expedited. But the most evident benefit is that if your service provider is C-TPAT certified, you can be sure that they are totally reliable and trustworthy as they adhere to the strictest security standards.

As a participant in C-TPAT, Quick is committed to enhancing the security of the global supply chain, and to being in full compliance with all security measures as they relate to all government offices such as the Department of Homeland Security.