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New CTPAT/CT Pad office in Laredo reports staffing gains, 46 validations and a workplan for more enrollments

4013030 · June 19, 2025
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Port staff reported that the new CT Pad/CTPAT office has hired its first supervisor and multiple specialists, validated 46 companies in a recent operation, and put about 330 companies into the office work plan for validations and outreach to expand fast-lane participation.

Port staff reported progress establishing the CT Pad/CTPAT (referred in the meeting as "CT Pad") office in Laredo, including new hires, validations, and a work plan to validate additional supply‑chain members. Presenters said the office received full staffing in February with a supervisor and multiple specialists, expects a seventh specialist in July and is pursuing authorization to expand toward a total of 11 specialists by year’s end.

Staff told the committee that a recent validation operation covered 46 transportation…

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