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Article: South Carolina Ports Authority Joins Pact to Protect Trade from Terrorism.
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- March 2, 2004
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By Schuyler Kropf, The Post and Courier, Charleston, S.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
Mar. 2--In the world of cargo security, the S.C. State Ports Authority has received the equivalent of the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval.
After a four-month review by the Department of Homeland Security, the SPA became part of an anti-terrorism security pact Monday that members hope will set a standard for protecting internationally shipped goods.
Formally known as the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), the agreement is open to all shipping carriers, ports and private businesses willing to enforce their security precautions ...