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CBP Commissioner Held Nov 8 Trade, Travel Roundtables on Security, Partnership

On November 8, 2010, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Alan Bersin met with private sector trade and travel stakeholders to discuss concerns and recommendations for improving CBP services during a series of roundtable meetings at the agency’s headquarters.

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More than 30 leaders from industries engaged by CBP operations met with Bersin at one of five discussions on enhancing service. The participants represented the:

  • Air cargo industry;
  • Business Alliance for Customs Modernization;
  • Travel-tourism industry;
  • World Shipping Council; and
  • Customs International Trade Bar Association

Points of discussion during the day included facilitating trade and travel, strengthening cargo and passenger security, and building effective partnerships.