June 21, 2023

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., is committed to be a responsible corporate Global Trade partner and proud member of Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program. Implemented in November 2001 by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CTPAT is a voluntary public-private sector partnership program that builds cooperative relationships to strengthen international supply chains and improve United States border security.

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., as a U.S. importer and exporter, including its executives, leaders and Associates are committed to follow and comply with the regulations of the CTPAT program. As CTPAT members we are committed to the following;

• Dedicate resources to work on and be compliant with the CTPAT requirements.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify supply chain security risk.
• Raise awareness around CTPAT and train Associates, contractors, service providers on policies and procedures.
• Review, revise, and update security practices and procedures on an annual basis, or as needed.
• Protect Gore's supply chain from criminal activities such as drug trafficking, terrorism, human smuggling, and illegal contraband.
• Investigate any situation or significant event which may be related to a breach in cargo security or any CTPAT criteria and notify Customs and Boarder Protection (CBP).

As a member of CTPAT since 2003, Gore is very proud of our CTPAT heritage and commitment to partner with the U.S. Government in improving supply chain security.

Richard Gott
Enterprise Logistics Service Leader 
W. L. Gore & Associates

Chris Sadiq
Enterprise Legal, Compliance & Data Privacy Leader
W. L. Gore & Associates

The following resources are provided to Gore's suppliers, enabling them to learn more about the required CTPAT security processes.

• CTPAT: Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (U.S. Customs' website)
• Introductory Video Presented by U.S. Customs

Step 1: Review the CTPAT Security Criteria below, which includes a resource list and the booklets/guides needed to meet all Minimum Security Criteria (MSC) for 2020.

• MSC Open Source Resource List – October 2019
• CTPAT Air Carriers MSC Booklet 2019
• CTPAT Consolidators MSC Booklet 2019
• CTPAT Customs Brokers MSC Booklet 2019
• CTPAT Exporters MSC Booklet 2019
• CTPAT Foreign Manufacturers MSC Booklet 2019
• CTPAT Highway Carriers MSC Booklet 2019
• CTPAT Importers MSC Booklet 2019
• CTPAT Marine Port Authority and Terminal Operators MSC Booklet 2019
• CTPAT Mexican Long Haul Highway Carriers MSC Booklet 2019
• CTPAT Rail Carriers MSC Booklet 2019
• CTPAT Sea Carriers MSC Booklet 2019
• CTPAT Third Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) MSC Booklet 2019

Step 2: Complete the Master CTPAT Provider Security Questionnaire below.

• Master CTPAT Provider Security Questionnaire – this document allows the providers to respond to the CTPAT minimum security requirements for evaluation as a potential provider.

Step 3: Return the completed questionnaire to CTPAT@wlgore.com.

Additional questions can be directed to Gay Ann Yoder or Glenn Hallman.

Instruments of International Traffic: Process to Ship Instruments of International Traffic to include: Containers, 8 Point Container Inspections, Seals, Cores, Drums, Pallets, etc.

• Process for 8 Point Container Inspection
• 8 Point Container Inspection Checklist - This is a simple but effective list of items to check when inspecting containers, and includes instructions for inspection.
• Gore CTPAT Container Sealing and Unsealing Procedure
• High Security Seal Log - Print and use it to document and control all seals.
• Instruments of International Traffic Loading Procedure - This applies to containers, cores, drum racks, pallets, etc.
• Cargo Log - Print and use to record cargo / freight movement.
• Overview of the Validation Process (U.S. Customs)
• General Security and Awareness Training for CTPAT - This presentation, developed by Gore, provides information on how to enhance global supply chain security.

The following posters are available for download:

• Anyone Can Be A Hero
• Protect Your Workplace - Spread the Word and Get Involved
• Report Suspicious Cyber Incidents
• Ocean Container Inspections
• 8 Point Ocean Container Security Inspection Guide
• Seal Verification
• Truck Trailer Inspection

If you are Gore supplier and have questions or need assistance regarding the CTPAT Program, please contact us by email at CTPAT@wlgore.com.