Purolator is P.I.P., C-TPAT and
F.A.S.T approved
November 14, 2003 (Toronto, Ontario)
Today, Purolator Courier Ltd., announced that in 2003 it has received
"Partners in Protection" (P.I.P.) approval, "Customs-Trade Partnership
Against Terrorism" (C-TPAT) approval and as a result of achieving
these is also "Free And Secure Trade (F.A.S.T.) approved.
"We are delighted to be one of a very select few companies in Canada
that have achieved all three levels of voluntary trans-border security
programs from agencies on both sides of the Canada U.S. border.
This approval along with the expertise found in Purolator Trade
Solutions makes us an extremely efficient distribution solutions
provider," said Bob Johnson, President and CEO of Purolator.
The announcement comes at a time of substantial dialogue regarding
security at the border. P.I.P., which stands for Partners in Protection,
is a Canadian Customs and Revenue Agency program geared toward the
enhancement of supply chain security.
C-TPAT, stands for Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism,
an initiative that originates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
in the Department of Homeland Security. Companies who achieved this
accreditation are expected to secure their supply chains against
possible compromise, communicate their efforts to their business
partners and maintain a high level of compliance in other Customs
related areas.
Imbedded in both P.I.P. and C-TPAT is the F.A.S.T. program which
stands for Free and Secure Trade. This is a high visibility program
that recognizes low risk surface carriers and is acknowledged by
both U.S. and Canadian Customs authorities.
About Purolator
As Canada's leading overnight courier company, Purolator Courier
Ltd. of Mississauga, Ontario is committed to making shipping the
easiest part of the day for its customers. From automated solutions
to 24 hour pick up and delivery, Purolator provides customers with
the services and customized solutions required to get their shipments
across town or around the world. Purolator operates Canada's largest
dedicated air express fleet. Purolator has an extensive service
network, with over 12,500 employees, including more than 4,000 couriers,
over 140 operations locations, over 170 Shipping Centres, over 490
Authorized Shipping Agents and more than 480 drop boxes. Purolator
processes over 5.5 million pieces (delivery and pick up) each week
for destinations across Canada and around the world. For more company
information please visit our website at www.purolator.com.
For PR inquiries please contact;
Tracey Pearce-Dawson
Corporate Communications Consultant
Purolator Courier Ltd.
(905) 712-1084 Ext. 3851 |
