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Kansas City, MO--Kansas City Southern on Dec. 4 announced that The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCSR) was recently recognized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security, as a certified member of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program.

C-TPAT is currently a voluntary program contributing to border security and the free flow of international trade.

Certified members, like KCSR, are committed to continuing efforts to secure supply chains against possible compromise, communicating those efforts to business partners and maintaining a high-level of compliance in other Customs related areas.

As a result of this partnership, Customs ensures the efficient release of goods and prompt resolution of any issues that might delay the supply chain.

"KCSR's membership in C-TPAT demonstrates a solid and ongoing commitment to being the premier rail carrier in the rapidly growing NAFTA trade corridor," said Gerald K. Davies, executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Kansas City Southern is a transportation holding company that has railroad investments in the United States, Mexico and Panama. Its primary holding is The Kansas City Southern Railway Company.

For more information, visit the KCSR web site (see below).

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