The DHS Secure Supply Chain Initiative. Engaging the Global Community

In January 2011, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary launched the Secure Supply Chain Initiative (SSCi), which is a program that seeks to enhance the security, efficiency, and resiliency of the transport systems and pathways that make up the global supply chain by developing cost-effective enhanced security measures and harmonized international guidelines and standards. The effort includes strengthening air, land, and sea pathways across global supply chain transport system facilities, conveyances, and cargo. Within the initiative, governments collaboratively support the efforts of multinational organizations with relevant responsibilities, and advance key issues through active engagement and leadership. Specifically, stakeholders are encouraging the World Customs Organization (WCO), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Universal Postal Union (UPU), and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to develop new security measures and advance global guidelines and standards that are applicable to all modes of transport. Recognizing that the SSCi called for an international effort, the Secretary met with the heads of multinational organizations to foster a broad coalition and elicit their active engagement. Stakeholders are working to advance a coordinated and common agenda through three main goals as follows: (1) to prevent exploitation; (2) to protect the supply chain; and (3) to bolster resilience.

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  • Accession Number: 01363022
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Feb 17 2012 8:31AM