NYK Line (Canada) Inc. Receives Revalidation of PIP Membership

NYK Line (Canada) Inc. has received revalidation of its membership in thePartners in Protection (PIP) program from the Canada Border Services Agency(CBSA).Like the U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program,PIP is a CBSA program that enlists the cooperation of private industry toenhance border and trade chain security, combat organized crime andterrorism, and help detect and prevent contraband smuggling.“Through our partnership with CBSA, NYK Line contributes to the security ofthe supply chain and the facilitation of legitimate trade resulting inexpedited front of the line handling meaning fewer inspections and delays,said Eliott D’Souza, NYK’s Director, Canadian Operations. “This is awin-win for all involved… Canada, our customers and NYK Line”.“The voluntary PIP program aims to secure the trade chain, one partnershipat a time, with member companies being recognized as trusted tradersallowing CBSA to focus its resources on areas of higher or unknown risk”,said Bill Ferguson, NYK Line North America’s VP, Security Services, andRegional Security Officer, NYK Group Americas Inc. “NYK Line agrees toimplement and adhere to high security standards while CBSA agrees to assessNYK Line’s security measures, provide information sessions on securityissues, and offer other benefits”.