mplementation of CTPAT, the European Union also introduced a similar program named Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) which is similar to CTPAT to ensure the security and facilitation of transportation within the supply chain in European countries.

US CBP has also introduced an information processing and forwarding system called the Automated Manifest System (AMS) which is a multi modular cargo inventory control and release notification system for sea, air and rail carriers.  The main aim of the system is to interconnect as many parties in supply chains as possible including the US CBP and other authorities in order to make data related to cargo more accessible and to forward crucial information regarding shipments through this unique system between the players.  The Container Security Initiative (CSI) is in contrast to CTPAT, maritime initiatives implemented in 2002 by US CBP and its aim is to facilitate container movements in sea traffic and to ensure security.  The main idea of the Container Security Initiative is to shift prevention, control and inspection outside of United States borders.  By implementing control measure at the port of departure, high risk containers could be indentified before entering the United States of America (USA).  CSI officers together with authority officers from the bilaterally contracted countries will inspect containers that are being transferred from the port in question to USA.

World Customs Organization (WCO) acts as the independent international and inter governmental organization throughout the world dealing with customs matter and they have developed the following standards, guideline and cooperation such as:

– global standards;

– simplification and harmonization of customs procedures worldwide;

– trade supply chain security;