U. S-Mexico Chamber of Commerce Transportation, Infrastructure, Logistics and Security in North America Martin Rojas Vice President, Security & Operations American Trucking Associations May 12, 2011 Washington, DC
NAFTA Trucking
U. S. -NAFTA Surface Trade Billions MX CN Total Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics Includes exports & imports for all surface modes, value
Billions U. S. -Canada Surface Trade Truck Rail Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics Includes exports & imports for all surface modes, value
U. S. -Mexico Surface Trade Billions Truck Rail Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics Includes exports & imports for all surface modes, value
NAFTA Trucking Provisions ATA Policy: Supports NAFTA trucking Improve border efficiency: Eliminate “drayage” system NAFTA’s Trucking: “Investment” and “Access” Investment: Fully implemented Access: Not implemented since 1995 Only international cargo: NO DOMESTIC CARGO!!! Compliance with ALL U. S. regulations
NAFTA Pilot Program Announced 4/8/11 Duration: 3 years maximum No limit on number of participating carriers Complete OP-1 MX, pass PASA, get insurance coverage Strong enforcement initiatives: Stage 1: provisional authority, check every truck every time 3 m Stage 2: checks average border crossings, CVSA decal, Compliance Review w/18 months Stage 3: permanent authority upon conclusion of pilot No Hazmat Pilot Oversight: MCSAC NAFTA subcommittee Issues with Pilot Program U. S. funds for EOBR on MX Trucks (Now EOBR or
Supply Chain Security
Multiple Security Requirements Security Plans, Training & Screening Hazardous Materials Air Cargo Maritime Facilities Other Areas: Food/Ag, Pharma, Chemical, Military Cross-Border
Free and Secure Trade (FAST)/ Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) FAST = Facilitate trade + secure supply chain FAST/Exprés (N. Border - 12/02) & FAST/Express (S. Border - 9/03) C-TPAT/PIP/Empresas Certificadas Industry-Government Partnership Highway Carrier Agreement Minimum Security Criteria FAST driver screening (US$50) Seals: ISO 17712 Further Developments: Suspension/Restarting C-TPAT benefits Mutual Recognition: C-TPAT, PIP, AEO
Automated Commercial Environment/ International Trade Data System Critical process for Motor Carriers: Electronic truck manifest Deployed and mandated at all land-border POEs Allow CBP screening and targeting Compliance with Trade Act of 2002 S. 343(a) Non-FAST = 1 hour; FAST = 30 minutes ITDS now part of e. Customs Partnership
Conclusions NAFTA trucking: Much Ado About… Nada! Trucks essential to NAFTA trade NO DOMESTIC CARGO ALLOWED!!! Mexican carriers must follow ALL U. S. regs U. S. trucking companies very competitive Security: Improve Coordination in N. America One background check, many uses, i. e. TWIC
Questions? Martin Rojas American Trucking Associations 950 N. Glebe Road Arlington, VA 22203 703 838 -7950 mrojas@trucking. org
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