# Business Continuity Plan

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> A Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is a documented framework specifying how an organization will sustain its critical processes during and after disruptions.

A Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is a documented framework specifying how an organization will sustain its critical processes during and after disruptions. It includes a risk and business impact analysis, prioritizes functions by urgency – in freight forwarding, customs clearance typically ranks above inventory management – assigns clear responsibilities, outlines recovery measures, and establishes emergency communication protocols for internal and external stakeholders. In the logistics and customs sector, regulators and insurers increasingly require a BCP as a precondition for operating licences or coverage. What matters is not merely having the document: it must be kept current and validated through regular drills. An untested plan is widely regarded as equivalent to no plan at all.

**Source:** [https://www.iso.org/standard/75106.html](https://www.iso.org/standard/75106.html)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | Business Continuity Plan |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 114 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.iso.org/standard/75106.html |

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