The CCP – Container Control Programme was established as a joint initiative of UNODC and the World Customs Organization (WCO) in 2004. The mission of the CCP is to empower countries seeking to improve risk management, supply chain security, and trade facilitation at seaports, airports and land border crossings to prevent the cross-border movement of illicit goods. 

Currently, the CCP operates in over 70 Member States. More than 120 Port Control Units (PCUs) and Air Cargo Control Units (ACCUs) have been established since 2004. These efforts have resulted in the seizure of a wide range of prohibited goods, such as weapons and ammunition, fishery products, forestry, wildlife, and other environmental crimes, drugs, counterfeit or unlicensed medicines, drug and explosive precursors, cigarettes, alcohol, stolen vehicles, and counterfeit products. 

• Establish and train Port Control Units (PCUs) and Air Cargo Control Units (ACCUs) composed of customs, national police, anti-narcotics forces, and other law enforcement agencies to identify and inspect high-risk shipments with minimal disruption to legitimate trade.
• Conduct technical needs assessments of selected seaports, airports, and land border crossings to evaluate the current situation and provide recommendations for future activities, including technical equipment and training needs.
• Develop and deliver basic training, study and work visits, regional exchange visits, advanced and specialized training, and mentoring services.
• Organize regional meetings and conferences to build capacities and promote internationally coordinated cooperation and responses to supply chain crime in containers.
• Encourage PCUs and ACCUs to establish partnerships and linkages among themselves and with the private sector.
• Promote closer cooperation and the development of effective mechanisms for sharing information and intelligence among law enforcement agencies worldwide.
• Promote women in PCUs and ACCUs to increase their role and influence in these units and within the broader law enforcement community.
• Maintain a global network of seaports, airports, and land border crossings to effectively combat cross-border illicit trade. 

The results of the CCP – Container Control Programme would not be possible without the support of the following donors: Australia, Canada, Denmark, European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, DCAF/Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States of America.  

The CCP's global training activities also benefit from contributions including organizing study visits and providing experts from national law enforcement and customs administrations, including those from Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Tunisia, Uganda and the United Kingdom. 

For more information and details on this UNODC project, visit the global CCP website (in English).