What must visitors present upon arrival to a CTPAT-certified site?

• A. No documentation is required.
• B. Employee ID from any company.
• C. Photo ID for documentation purposes.
• D. A passport if traveling internationally.

Answer: (C)

Security at a CTPAT-certified site relies on confirming who is entering. Requiring a photo ID on arrival provides a verifiable link to the visitor, allows staff to check against the approved visitor list, and enables issuing a temporary badge, creating a traceable record of access. This practice supports controlled entry, accountability, and overall supply chain security.

A few contrasts help clarify why this is correct: not requiring any documentation would let anyone onto the site, which undermines security; relying on an employee ID from any company doesn’t ensure the person is authorized to visit the specific site; and restricting to passports only for international travelers isn’t accurate—the rule is about photo ID in general, which can include various government-issued IDs, not just a passport.