Recognized for Supply Chain Security Practices
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in commercial
fleet management and supply
chain management solutions, today announced that it is the first
third-party logistics provider to be awarded SAFETY
Act Certification from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) for its global supply chain security program. The SAFETY (Support
Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies) Act provides
important liability protections for providers of products and services
with anti-terrorism benefits. The SAFETY Act award is not only a
validation of Ryder’s effective anti-terrorism security practices, but
it also affords liability protections from third-party claims arising
from an act of terrorism to Ryder customers who employ the company’s
certified supply chain services. This certification places Ryder on the
DHS “Approved Product List for Homeland Security.”
Ryder received the Certification for the physical, technical and
procedural security measures the company has put in place to ensure the
secure shipment of goods transported across international borders into
the United States. This includes conducting supply chain risk
assessments; policies and procedures for selecting and monitoring
business partners; a detailed record-keeping and shipment monitoring
program; vetting new hires and training Ryder personnel on global supply
chain security threats; and a comprehensive auditing program. The
Certification also recognized Ryder’s risk assessment processes; cargo
security methods; physical security systems; on-board technologies; and
suspicious activity targeting program.
“The SAFETY Act Certification validates Ryder’s industry-leading supply
chain security program,” stated John Williford, President, Global Supply
Chain Solutions for Ryder. “We remain committed to collaborating with
government agencies and law enforcement, through participation in
programs such as the SAFETY Act, to improve homeland security and ensure
the safety of our people, customers, operations, and communities.”
Earlier this year, Ryder was also the first company in the truck rental
and leasing industry to be awarded SAFETY Act Designation for its
customer screening process for vehicle rental, lease and sales, as well
as for enhanced security measures the company takes to secure its fleet
during times of heightened security threats.
Ryder is certified as a Third Party Logistics Provider (3PL) in the
Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT) for its operations
across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Asia, as well as in the Canada
Partners in Protection (PIP) program. 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. 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. These 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.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management and supply chain
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 a top third party
logistics provider and green supply chain partner. In addition, 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 Disaster Responder
Program, supporting national and local disaster preparedness and
response efforts. For more information, visit www.ryder.com
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Source: Ryder System, Inc.