DHS Realigns Final TWIC Compliance Date

The Department of Homeland Security anounced May 2 that the final compliance date for the Transporation Worker Identification Credential, or TWIC, has been changed to April 15, 2009. This is a realignment from the September 25, 2008 date that had been set forth in the TWIC final rule.

Click here to view the compliance date releases for specific port regions.

Click here to view the planned framework for phased-in compliance by all zones.

TWIC Guidelines for Rail Worker Access

On September 30, the U.S. Coast Guard released a policy guideline regarding TWIC requirements for railroad workers who, through the normal execution of their duties, require unescorted access to secure areas of Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) regulated facilities. In addition, it details the policy that should be followed by facility owners/operators to address rail line access points.

Click here to view the policy guidline.

TWIC Enrollment is Underway at Major Ports

Enrollment is underway for the TWIC program at all of the top 25 U.S. ports. Please note that hours are are subject to change.

Click here to be directed to the TSA's Web site to search for temporary Saturday hours at specific ports.

Check the link below for the most up to date information available on permanent hours and locations.

Click here for TWIC enrollment locations for the TOP 25 INTERMODAL PORT FACILITIES.

Click here for TWIC enrollment information specific to truckers.

The latest enrollment schedule for every port can be seen by clicking the "TWIC Quarterly Deployment Schedule" link below.


Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)


What You Should Know About TWIC

Please click on the links below to access TWIC-related Web sites and information.

The DHS TWIC Program Help Desk is operational and can be reached at
1-866-DHS-TWIC (1-866-347-8942).