# Joint Supply Chain Security Frameworks

*Last updated: 2026-06-25*

> Joint supply chain security frameworks are coordinated programs and standards developed by customs agencies, border authorities and private-sector actors – freight forwarders, importers, port operators – to protect goods and logistics infrastructure from unauthorized access, theft and sabotage.

Joint supply chain security frameworks are coordinated programs and standards developed by customs agencies, border authorities and private-sector actors – freight forwarders, importers, port operators – to protect goods and logistics infrastructure from unauthorized access, theft and sabotage. They typically combine harmonized risk assessments, mutual facility audits, aligned border screening procedures and structured information sharing among participating parties. Well-known examples are the U.S. C-TPAT program (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) and the EU's AEO scheme (Authorized Economic Operator); certified companies receive expedited customs clearance in exchange for demonstrated security compliance. These frameworks are distinct from customs preference programs, which focus on duty reductions rather than security obligations.

**Source:** [https://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/facilitation/instrument-and-tools/frameworks-of-standards/safe_package.aspx](https://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/facilitation/instrument-and-tools/frameworks-of-standards/safe_package.aspx)

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| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Joint Supply Chain Security Frameworks |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 106 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-25 |
| Source | https://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/facilitation/instrument-and-tools/frameworks-of-standards/safe_package.aspx |

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