Custom Trade Solutions Knows Borders, Ports & Customs
About Custom Trade Solutions
Custom Trade Solutions, a San Diego-based company established in 2008, improves the movement of imports and minimizes risks for cross-border foreign trade companies. As supply chain security specialists, Custom Trade Solutions is your CTPAT partner. Move your global products with confidence and compliance. We are familiar with North America's 327 ports of entry into the USA via Canada and Mexico.
Our Mission
We provide services to US Importers, Cross Border Carriers, Brokers and Companies who manufacture products abroad to import safely and efficiently.
Our Process
We assess existing supply chain and recommend improvements. We ensure all US Customs supply chain security regulations are met. We also strengthen existing security and logistics procedures.
Partial Client List:
Ricoh USA
Ricoh Logistics
Carl Zeiss Vision
Brady Worldwide
Atlas Division Transporte
Taylor Guitars
Globe Trade Services
Fletes Esquer
Induspac Tijuana
Thomson Industries
Ricoh Electronics
Precision Dynamic Products
McCain Traffic Supply
Joybird
Meet Lyes Sadoudi—Founder and Principal of Custom Trade Solutions
Lyes has a strong supply chain and international business background. Custom Trade Solutions was founded in 2008 with offices based in Southern California. He is fluent in English, French, Arabic and understands basic Spanish.
Before Custom Trade Solutions, Lyes was the Marketing Manager for the Paris-based InterLAND SARL, the global giant known for importing and exporting automotive goods and supplies across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
In 2003, Lyes began his professional career in supply chain security while working as a respected liaison for a US-based customs law firm in Southern California supporting hundreds of clients moving goods over the US - Mexico border.
He graduated from Jeanne d'Arc College in Champagnole, France with a major in marketing.
As part of his service in the French Army, he completed missions in Bosnia-Herzegovina and was awarded the NATO Medal. His world travels continue to be extensive.
"We have extensive experience in global supply chain security since our clients are located in the United States, Mexico, Canada, Germany, Luxembourg and Vietnam. Our goal is to ensure the utmost security for all shipments entering the United States. We assist companies in joining the CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) program and ensure the total compliance with US Customs and Border Protection requirements. We also assist companies in CTPAT validations and audits. I provide companies with an expert knowledge in the ever-changing CTPAT regulations and requirements."
CTS: Securing America's International Supply Chain
Custom Trade Solutions Milestone Timeline
February 2008
February 2008
February 2008
Custom Trade Solutions is created
November 2010
February 2008
February 2008
Custom Trade Solutions is featured in Security Management Magazine
June 2020
February 2008
August 2023
U.S. Customs updates and overhauls the CTPAT Program and releases the New Minimum Security Criteria
August 2023
February 2008
August 2023
Maximized Foreign Outsourcing and Global Supply Chains.
Celebrated 20 years of Supply Chain Security Consulting
Atlas Division Transporte
Consolidated Precision Products, Corp.
Consolidated Precision Products, Corp.
"Lyes Sadoudi has been helping us with our C-TPAT since our enrollment and certification in 2003. His assistance in our numerous validations over the years has been very valuable." - Jose Luis de la Fuente, President
Consolidated Precision Products, Corp.
Consolidated Precision Products, Corp.
Consolidated Precision Products, Corp.
"Custom Trade Solutions is a lifesaver. Lyes makes my job so much easier. He has supported our sites for many years, trains our employees, walks us through every step of the process. We have had positive remarks from CBP on our preparedness and clearly defined instructions and procedures. I contribute this all to Custom Trade Solutions."
Ricoh Baja S.A. de C.V.
Consolidated Precision Products, Corp.
Ricoh Baja S.A. de C.V.
"Mr. Sadoudi was our consultant during our C-TPAT certification process. His knowledge, practical sense and availability, helped our team achieve this goal and earn a 103% on our Validation Report!"
Phase II, San Diego
Pan Asian Chemicals, Inc.
Ricoh Baja S.A. de C.V.
"Mr. Sadoudi has been an integral part of our C-TPAT program from the beginning. He helped us achieve our certification and has continued helping us maintain it throughout the years. His knowledge on the program is excellent, and his service is impeccable."
Pan Asian Chemicals, Inc.
Pan Asian Chemicals, Inc.
Pan Asian Chemicals, Inc.
"We want to thank Mr. Lyes Sadoudi for his superior service with our C-TPAT registration. We appreciate the excellent service Mr. Sadoudi has given us and the prompt responses to our inquiries."