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Recent security programs implemented by the U.S. government will play a critical role in keeping international shipping secure and Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corp. has a tradition of cooperation with the US Government on such Security issues. To-date the company meets or exceeds all existing guidelines and standards established. We are also willing participants in several test programs to determine best practices.
>ISPS
The International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code was established by the IMO to set standards for ship and port security. All ships and ports globally had to be compliant with the ISPS codes as of July 1, 2004. All Evergreen Group vessels were ISPS certified since May 31, 2004 in advance of the deadline by 1 month. All EGA ports of call in North America are also fully compliant with the ISPS Codes.
>C-TPAT
Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is designed to facilitate the establishment of supply chain security programs operating to or from the USA. Benefits of C-TPAT compliance include access to the Green Lane for rapid Customs clearance. Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corp. and all principals have been certified since July 26, 2002 for our original application and confirmed by the Assistant of Commissioner of Customs on November 15th, 2002. Evergreen Line SVI# is eveSea01083.
>Operation Safe Commerce (OSC)
The Operation Safe Commerce (OSC) program was established by U.S. Government to encourage private development of new security technology and solutions to improve and better secure the supply chain. Included in this program are technologies such as; Electronic Seals, RFID Tags and various other tracking, tracing and locking technology. Evergreen has participated in multiple OSC program lanes with various supply chain partners.