Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) Practice Test

Which security initiative focuses on the ports that send the highest volumes of products into the U.S.?

1. FAST

2. CSI

3. AMR

4. C-TPAT

The correct answer is: CSI

The correct answer is associated with the Container Security Initiative (CSI). This initiative is designed to enhance the security of maritime containers and prevent potential threats from reaching U.S. shores. CSI specifically targets ports around the world that send the most significant volumes of maritime cargo into the United States. By working with foreign governments to implement security measures at these high-traffic ports, the program aims to expedite the processing of legitimate cargo while simultaneously identifying and screening for high-risk containers. CSI employs risk assessment and information sharing with a focus on proactive measures, enabling authorities to detect security threats at the point of origin rather than at the U.S. border. This forward-thinking approach helps to improve the efficiency and safety of international trade while safeguarding national security. In contrast, while the other initiatives, such as FAST (Free and Secure Trade), AMR (Automated Manifest Rule), and C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism), also contribute to various aspects of supply chain security, they do not specifically target high-volume ports in the same way that CSI does. FAST focuses on expediting the border crossings of pre-approved, low-risk shipments, AMR deals with requirements related to advance cargo data, and C-TPAT is a partnership that enhances security through