Description

The NAFTZ CTPAT Webinar is in response to event attendee Surveys requesting to cover this topic in more detail.   

This session will cover the latest developments and opportunities. This includes:

• Review the CTPAT program ongoing developments
• Benefits
• Minimum Security Criteria
• Best Practices

Featured Speaker(s):  Alia Quinn and Mercedes Hernandez will highlight key steps to compliance and best practices. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Sr. Service FTZ Consultant with QAD Inc., Mercedes Hernandez, with over 30 years of expertise in all aspects of Customs management for North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean for leading automotive corporations and world leading manufacturing companies. Establishing and activating Foreign Trade Zones which encompass management of the U.S. Customs Border and Protection (CBP), Free Trade Agreements (FTA), Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), Free and Secure Trade (FAST), and Importer Self-Assessment (ISA). Ms. Hernandez holds a B.A. in Logistic and Supply Chain from University of Phoenix. Active member of the National Association of Foreign Trade Zone (NAFTZ). Also a previous speaker at the Georgia Port Authority, Atlanta Marine Association, Georgia Logistics Summit, SMC 3 Jump Start, and Auburn University.

As a Specialist with Copper Hill Inc., Alia Quinn provides consulting and client support in a variety of trade practices including classification, C-TPAT, foreign-trade zones, and post entry procedures, as well as industry best practices. With over a decade of expertise in the foreign-trade zone industry, Ms. Quinn is well-versed in Customs and FTZ regulations and has hands-on experience in the implementation, operations, and day-to-day activities of FTZs in multiple industries. A Licensed Customs Broker, Certified Customs Specialist, and Accredited Zone Specialist, Ms. Quinn holds a B.A. each in both Psychology and Sociology from the University of South Florida. Ms. Quinn is a member of the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), American Association of Importer and Exporters (AAEI), and National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc., (NCBFAA) 

Note by registering one agrees to be compliant with NAFTZ Guidelines and if applicable sharing registrant information with confirmed sponsor(s) and be emailed once per sponsor.

Receive up to 1 CCS/CES credit for attending the LIVE event, subject to NCBFAA Guidelines
The National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) is registered with the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA) as a sponsor for continuing education. NCBFAA has final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for credit. No prerequisites or advance preparations required to attend this webinar and guest must attend the FULL LIVE 60minute event to receive up to 1 CCS/CES Credit subject to NCBFAA guidelines. Requests for credit must be received within 3 weeks of the event.

*Receive 1 Certified Zone Specialist CZS credit eligibility for webinar attendance  
The NAFTZ automatically credits all CZS holders attending the live webinar event with continuing educational credits.
Learn more about AZS and CZS credit eligibility for webinar attendance on their applicable websites.