FedEx Global Trade Advisory Services support and provide advice to businesses seeking certification or approval in various cross-border security programs. As one of the first Canadian participants of C-TPAT, CSA and PIP, FedEx has helped many companies through these processes.

Specifically, FedEx customs experts can:

• Conduct examinations of your facilities and business procedures
• Help you secure your supply chain
• Make recommendations to address identified gaps
• Assist with the application process for cross-border security programs
• Perform on-going account maintenance, security audits and awareness training
• Keep you current on the latest global security initiatives
• Help you apply for the EDC Security Compliance Loan

If it is critical to deliver your products across the border, even under elevated security alerts, certification or approval in programs such as FAST, C-TPAT, PIP and CSA can help improve your cross-border shipping capabilities.

Depending on the program, other benefits may include:

• Reducing border delays and inspections
• Become a known shipper to governments
• Giving your business priority when crossing the U.S. border
• Improving the security of your supply chain
• Minimizing documentation and administrative costs
• Streamlining the duty and tax reporting process

As one of the world's leading brands, FedEx can help you maximize your global reach and competitiveness. Furthermore:

• FedEx is one of the only carriers offering CSA clearance for air express shipments into Canada
• FedEx customs experts serve more than 220 countries and territories worldwide
• FedEx provides a one-stop shipping solution by offering a range of transportation, brokerage and security advisory services