MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder System, Inc., (NYSE: R) a leader in transportation and supply
chain management solutions, announced today that it has received three
anti-terrorism certifications for its Asia and Trans-Pacific logistics
operations. These certifications enhance Ryder’s existing anti-terrorism
certifications for supply chain operations in North America.
Ryder Ascent Logistics Singapore and Ryder Supply Chain Solutions Asia –
part of Ryder’s Supply Chain Solutions division – have been certified as
Third Party Logistics Providers (3PL) in the Customs-Trade Partnership
against Terrorism (C-TPAT). C-TPAT is a joint U.S. government-business
initiative supported by the Department of Homeland Security and U.S.
Customs and Border Protection that promotes global supply chain security
and reduces border vulnerabilities.
Ryder CRSA Logistics, also part of Ryder’s Supply Chain Solutions
division, has been certified in the Canada Partners in Protection (PIP)
program. PIP is a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) program that
enlists the cooperation of private industry to enhance border and trade
chain security, combat organized crime and terrorism and help detect and
prevent contraband smuggling.
“Securing a global supply chain that spans oceans, miles and cultures
requires a team effort with all stakeholders being committed to the same
goal,” said Gene Sevilla-Sacasa, Vice President, International Supply
Chain Solutions, for Ryder. “For customers who rely on Ryder to safely
and securely execute supply chain movements throughout North America and
Asia, these voluntary certifications help to improve customs compliance,
speed border crossings, and bolster overall supply chain security.”
Through its international subsidiaries, Ryder Supply Chain Solutions
provides end-to-end origin and destination services around the globe.
These include consolidation, purchase order management, distribution,
packaging, deconsolidation, cross border management and finished goods
delivery. For more information, visit http://www.ryder.com/supplychain_solutions_origin-dest.shtml.
Ryder had previously announced C-TPAT and PIP certifications of its
North American operations in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Customs
security programs aim to prevent the use of the supply chain to
facilitate a terrorist attack and the smuggling of drugs, illicit goods,
people and money. Ryder’s program includes a uniform set of global
policies and procedures that are implemented by the Company’s operations
teams.
Ryder is committed to supporting voluntary cooperative relationships
with government agencies and law enforcement, through participation in
programs such as C-TPAT and PIP, to reduce border vulnerabilities
through enhanced collaboration.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial transportation, logistics and supply
chain management solutions company. Ryder’s stock (NYSE:R) is a
component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard &
Poor’s 500 Index. Inbound Logistics magazine has recognized Ryder
as the top third party logistics provider and included Ryder in its 2010
“50 Green Partners” listing. Ryder also ranked 114 out of the top 500
U.S. companies and sixth in its industry sector in the 2010 Newsweek
Green Rankings. Security Magazine has named Ryder one of the top
companies for security practices in the transportation, logistics,
supply chain, and warehousing sector. Ryder is a proud member of the
American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program, supporting national
and local disaster preparedness and response efforts. For more
information on Ryder System, Inc., visit www.ryder.com.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements
and information included in this news release are
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking
statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are
subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly,
these forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration
given to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results and events to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements including those risks set forth in our
periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New
risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management
to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks
on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to
publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Source: Ryder System, Inc.