BASC Barranquilla

What BASC Barranquilla does

BASC Barranquilla (legal name: BUSINESS ALLIANCE FOR SECURE COMMERCE BASC BARRANQUILLA) is a regional chapter of the World BASC Organization (WBO), a non-profit member association founded on October 28, 1998, and headquartered at Calle 76 No. 54-11, Edif. World Trade Center, Ofic. M4, Barranquilla, Colombia. The organization provides supply chain security certification and training services to companies engaged in international trade, logistics, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and port operations across Colombia's Caribbean region. Its core certification is built on the BASC V6:2022 international standard — endorsed by the World Customs Organization and mutually recognized with the U.S. CTPAT program — which addresses supply chain risks including contraband, narcotics infiltration, money laundering (SARLAFT/PTEE compliance), and operational risk management.

The chapter delivers three integrated service lines: (1) Certificación BASC — annual certification and recertification audits against the V6:2022 standard, which enable members to obtain Authorized Economic Operator (OEA / AEO) status and benefit from faster customs clearance; (2) Capacitaciones BASC — paid and free training programs including the Diplomado en Prevención de Riesgos LA/FT/FPADM y PTEE (virtual, July–October 2026) and BASC V6:2022 internal auditor update courses; and (3) Eventos BASC — Security Committee meetings, certification ceremonies (34th held June 2026), and participation in national and international congresses (World BASC Congress Miami 2024 with 450 global leaders; Congreso Nacional BASC Bogotá 2025).

The business model is membership-based, with revenue generated through annual membership dues, certification audit fees, paid training, and event participation. As of December 2022, the chapter had 91 certified companies, with 75 member companies eligible to vote at the XXVI General Assembly in February 2025. BASC Barranquilla sits within WBO's network of 4,600+ certified companies across 11 countries, and maintains strategic partnerships with Colombian government authorities (DIAN, POLFA, Antinarcóticos, UIAF) and international bodies (UNODC, WCO, CBP, ASAPRA). Leadership includes Executive Director Flavia del Vecchio, Board President Alberto Vives de la Espriella, and a lean administrative/communications team.

Name

BASC Barranquilla

Legal name

BUSINESS ALLIANCE FOR SECURE COMMERCE BASC BARRANQUILLA

Website

https://bascbquilla.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BASC Barranquilla is a non-profit regional chapter of the World BASC Organization, founded in 1998, that certifies companies in international trade, logistics, and supply chain security under the BASC V6:2022 standard. It serves ~75–91 certified member companies in Colombia's Caribbean region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Compliance Certification

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADAMAK

Trade Compliance, Standards & Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT/SPS)

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Trade & Economic Development

SECONDARYEDABADAK

Trade Compliance (Import/Export Controls, Customs)

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Compliance, Ethics & Regulatory Training

SECONDARYTLACAGAH

Product Regulatory Compliance for Cross-Border Trade (e.g., FDA, USDA, CPSC, CE/REACH/RoHS)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Trade Compliance & Regulatory Advisory (HTS Classification, Export Controls, Sanctions)

Keywords

• Supply chain security
• Trade certification
• Customs compliance
• BASC standards
• Anti-smuggling training

Headquarters

HQ city

Barranquilla

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Certification Services: BASC Barranquilla provides BASC certification audits to companies in the international trade and logistics sector. Companies pay for initial certification and annual recertification against the BASC V6:2022 standard. This is the primary service offering of the organization.
2. Training and Capacity Building (Capacitaciones): BASC Barranquilla offers paid training programs including the 'Diplomado en Prevención de Riesgos LA/FT/FPADM y PTEE con Enfoque Multisectorial', internal auditor update courses (BASC V6-2022), and cybersecurity training for international auditors. Both free and paid training programs are delivered, with the Diplomado running from July to October 2026 on a virtual Tuesday/Thursday evening schedule.
3. Events and Forums: Revenue is generated through participation in and organization of events including the annual Congreso Nacional BASC, Committee of Security meetings, and specialized forums such as the AI and Supply Chain Security Forum co-hosted with AmCham. Events also serve as member engagement and retention mechanisms.
4. Membership Dues: Companies affiliated with BASC Barranquilla pay membership fees, which fund the chapter's operations and activities. The organization grew its member base in 2022 and held 59 and 75 member companies eligible to vote at its XXIV and XXVI General Assemblies respectively.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

BASC Barranquilla certifies companies and individuals in international trade under the BASC V6:2022 standard for supply chain security, delivers training programs on customs compliance, anti-smuggling controls, and money-laundering prevention, and convenes networking events for the regional trading community. The chapter is the Barranquilla node of the global Business Alliance for Secure Commerce, which maintains mutual recognition with WCO and U.S. CTPAT programs.

Product overview

BASC Barranquilla (Business Alliance for Secure Commerce) is a local chapter of an international business alliance that operates as a unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization provides three interconnected core services: (1) Certificación BASC - supply chain security certification and recertification services following the BASC V6:2022 international standard; (2) Capacitaciones BASC - training programs including diplomas and auditor certification courses; and (3) Eventos BASC - organization of security committees, certification ceremonies, and participation in national and international congresses. These services work together to promote secure international trade through certification, education, and stakeholder engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BASC Certification (Certificación BASC) Formal certification of a company's supply chain security management system against the BASC V6:2022 standard, intended for exporters, importers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other international-trade operators seeking an internationally recognized secure-trader credential.
• BASC Training Programs (Capacitaciones BASC) Structured training courses for member companies and trade professionals on BASC standards, customs compliance, anti-smuggling, and anti-money-laundering controls, offered to upgrade internal compliance capability in trading firms.
• BASC Events (Eventos BASC) Networking events and trade forums organized by BASC Barranquilla for member companies, regulators, and international trade stakeholders to exchange knowledge and strengthen the regional secure-trade community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies certified under BASC V6:2022 gain Authorized Economic Operator (OEA) recognition for Business Partners and CTPAT mutual recognition benefits
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, strategic and core.

• UNODC (Oficina de las Naciones Unidas contra la Droga y el Delito)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2025UNODC and WBO signed a Letter of Intent (April 2025, Panama) reaffirming their joint commitment to strengthening supply chain security in international trade. This builds on previous agreements from 2006 and 2011. UNODC and BASC collaborate on anti-narcotics training, anti-money laundering, and technical assistance. BASC Barranquilla co-hosted the UNODC Anti-Money Laundering Day commemoration in Barranquilla (November 2024).
• ASAPRA (Asociación Internacional de Agentes Profesionales de Aduana)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2024WBO signed an MOU with ASAPRA (September 2024, Miami) to promote cooperation between the international business community and customs authorities, facilitate security and protection of goods in the supply chain, and support bilateral trade missions and joint projects.
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) – CTPATcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2023CBP and WBO signed a Joint Declaration reaffirming commitment to supply chain security, working on 9 action areas. The DIAN-CTPAT Mutual Recognition Agreement (April 2023) enables BASC-certified companies to benefit from faster border inspections between Colombia and the United States. WBO President Erik Moncayo participates in CBP-CTPAT panels including the 2025 Trade and Cargo Security Summit in New Orleans.
• World BASC Organization (WBO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWBO is the global umbrella organization for the BASC alliance, with 11 national chapters and over 4,600 certified companies across the Americas. BASC Barranquilla operates as a regional chapter under WBO, following the international BASC standard and participating in global congresses and initiatives. The WBO-CBP Joint Declarations (2012 and 2021) and WBO-UNODC cooperation agreements provide the framework for international recognition.
• UIAF (Unidad de Información y Análisis Financiero)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUIAF and BASC signed a cooperation agreement (October 2021) ratifying their joint commitment to combating money laundering and terrorism financing. The agreement supports the implementation of SARLAFT and PTEE standards among BASC member companies.
• DIAN (Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales de Colombia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDIAN is the Colombian customs and tax authority that partners with BASC on the Plan Canguro Exportador initiative, the OEA (Authorized Economic Operator) strategy, and joint events such as the II Aduana Empresa Encounter (June 2026). DIAN and BASC collaborate on customs compliance, facilitation, and security in the supply chain.
• POLFA (Policía Fiscal y Aduanera)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPOLFA regularly participates in BASC Security Committee meetings, presenting on contraband trends, customs audit findings, and prevention strategies. The partnership includes joint presentations, cooperation on customs enforcement, and participation in certification ceremonies.
• Dirección Antinarcóticos de la Policía Nacional de ColombiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAntinarcóticos collaborates with BASC on preventing narcotics trafficking in the supply chain, presenting seizure statistics and contamination modalities at BASC Security Committee meetings. Joint activities include port security inspections, cooperation agreements, and public-private security forums.
• WCO (Organización Mundial de Aduanas / World Customs Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBASC has maintained a cooperation relationship with the WCO for over 20 years, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding in 2007. WBO participates in the WCO Private Sector Consultative Group (PSCG) and supports the WCO-UNODC Global Container Control Program. WCO endorsed the BASC V6:2022 standard launch in May 2022.
• OMA (Organización Mundial de Aduanas) – Grupo Regional del Sector Privado (GRSP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWBO President Erik Moncayo was elected President of the WCO's Regional Private Sector Group (GRSP) for the Americas and Caribbean (2025). BASC participates in WCO sessions in Brussels and contributes to customs policy discussions through the PSCG.
• ANDI Seccional Atlántico-MagdalenacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANDI (Asociación Nacional de Empresarios de Colombia) has been an honorary member of BASC Barranquilla since its founding in 1998. ANDI's President Alberto Vives de la Espriella serves as President of BASC Barranquilla's Board. ANDI and BASC collaborate on business competitiveness, innovation rankings, and trade security promotion in the Caribbean region.
• AmCham Atlántico y Magdalena (American Chamber of Commerce)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAmCham and BASC Barranquilla co-organized the 'IA y Seguridad: Blindando la Cadena de Suministro contra Riesgos Globales' Forum (September 2025, 180+ attendees), participated in the XXVII AmCham General Assembly, and collaborate on events promoting Colombia-U.S. trade relations and supply chain security.
• Analdex (Asociación Nacional de Comercio Exterior)strategicGTM or Marketing PartnerAnaldex organizes the annual XIV Caribbean Foreign Trade Meeting and other events where BASC Barranquilla participates, promoting international trade security and certification among export-oriented companies in the Caribbean region.
• FITAC (Asociación Gremial de Usuarios de la Información, las Comunicaciones y las Telecomunicaciones de la Aviación Civil)strategicGTM or Marketing PartnerFITAC organizes the XVIII Customs, Maritime and Port Symposium, attended by BASC Barranquilla. FITAC and BASC share expertise on customs compliance, port security, and trade facilitation in the Caribbean region.
• ProColombiastrategicGTM or Marketing PartnerProColombia organized FUTUREXPO 2025, where BASC Barranquilla participated to promote supply chain security certification and its role in strengthening the export profile of companies in the Atlántico department.
• Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo de ColombiastrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry serves as a facilitator for BASC activities in Colombia, participating in security committee meetings and supporting initiatives such as the Plan Canguro Exportador in partnership with DIAN and BASC.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BSI (British Standards Institution): BSI is a global standards and certification body that issues ISO 28000 (Supply Chain Security Management Systems) certifications. BASC competes with ISO 28000 in the supply chain security certification space, but BSI operates as a broader incumbent across many management system standards.
• Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT): C-TPAT is the U.S. Customs and Border Protection program that partners with importers, carriers, brokers, and warehouse operators to secure the supply chain. As the program with which BASC has mutual recognition, C-TPAT is the dominant incumbent whose framework defines compliance requirements that BASC helps companies meet.
• DNV (Det Norske Veritas): DNV is a global certification body that audits and certifies supply chain security, customs trade partnership, and AEO-related standards. It is a broad incumbent serving multinational corporates with overlapping but more generalist offerings compared to BASC's trade-focused specialization.
• SGS SA: SGS is a global inspection, verification, testing, and certification company that audits supply chain security and trade compliance programs. Notably, SGS Colombia S.A.S. is itself a BASC-certified member, illustrating SGS as both a customer and a broad incumbent competitor in the certification market.
• Intertek: Intertek is a global quality assurance and certification provider that conducts supply chain security audits and customs compliance certifications. As a broad incumbent, Intertek competes with BASC for enterprise certification mandates, though BASC is more specialized in Latin American trade.

Direct peers

• BASC World BASC Organization (WBO): WBO is the global umbrella organization that operates and licenses the BASC standard across 11 countries. As the parent organization of BASC Barranquilla, WBO defines the V6:2022 standard and is the most direct peer for understanding the certification framework's scale and trajectory.
• TAPA (Transported Asset Protection Association): TAPA is a global, membership-based industry association that sets standards and certifies supply chain security for high-value goods (TAPA FSR, TSR). Like BASC, TAPA operates a private-sector certification model with chapters across regions and mutual recognition with customs authorities, making it a directly comparable peer in trade security certification.
• ASAPRA (Asociación Internacional de Agentes Profesionales de Aduana): ASAPRA is the international association of customs brokers that signed an MOU with WBO in September 2024. As a peer trade association operating in the customs and trade facilitation space across Latin America, ASAPRA shares BASC's member-base and policy advocacy role.

Regional players

• NCBFAA (National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America): NCBFAA is a U.S. trade association representing customs brokers and freight forwarders, providing education, advocacy, and standards support. It is comparable to BASC as a membership-based trade association but serves North American market participants rather than Latin American exporters.

Others

• World Shipping Council: World Shipping Council is a global trade association for liner shipping companies that advocates for secure and efficient container supply chains. As an industry association addressing adjacent supply chain security and customs issues, it is a thematic peer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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