Ryder hosts border security summit

MIAMI, Fla.–Ryder System, Inc. hosted a U.S.–Mexico Border Security Summit on November 13^th to initiate information sharing between customers, business partners, and government security agencies. The conference, which took place in Ft. Worth, TX, featured security briefings by members of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and its component agencies, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Transportation Security Administration. In addition, representatives from Mexico Customs General Administration; International SOS; and Guidepost Solutions provided valuable insights into protecting personnel, operations and supply chains in Mexico, said a release.

“One of the best ways to mitigate security threats against business is to increase collaboration between government agencies and the private sector,” stated Eugenio Sevilla-Sacasa, Vice President, Ryder International Supply Chain Solutions. “We greatly appreciate the support of the Department of Homeland Security and Ryder’s other security partners at this event, and are committed to continuing to share best practices and prevention strategies with the customers we serve.”

At the event, Department of Homeland Security representatives discussed emerging threats and security trends impacting businesses engaged in international trade between the U.S. and Mexico. Participants also received an update on the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), a joint government-business initiative supported by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Mexico Customs General Administration provided an update on the Nuevo Esquema de Empresas Certificadas (NEEC). Similar to C-TPAT, NEEC is a voluntary program geared towards Mexican manufacturers and exporters meant to strengthen supply chain security through internationally recognized standards. Other presentations focused on best practices for security in intermodal transportation, southern border security breaches, counterterrorism efforts in the trucking industry, traveler safety trends, and global security technologies.