A safe and secure world - at a price
13 September 2012
As part of its continuing war on terror, America is beefing up its checks at ports outside its borders. David Arminas examines how purchasing professionals should respond
Delivery times look set to increase as the US steps up its customs checks at sea ports around the world.
In a continuing effort to beef up security after 11 September, inspectors from the US Customs Service will be based at a select few - 20 - overseas ports designated as official entries to America.
Containers passing through any other ports will be...