Here’s an end of the year reminder for anyone importing into the U.S. under a free trade agreement: An imported product doesn't qualify for a free trade agreement simply because the supplier issues a certificate of origin. It is up to the U.S. importer to determine if the product originates or meets a specific rule…
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If you’ve ever had a pest control problem in your home, then you understand the value of a professional exterminator--someone who can get rid of those unwelcomed inhabitants. Now suppose you had a bigger pest control problem, one which encompasses the forests of an entire nation instead of a two or three story home. Unfortunately,…
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Children's products are required to meet special safety standards before they can be imported or sold in the U.S. Importers and manufacturers of these products must also comply with additional labeling requirements. For example, children's products with small parts, small balls, marbles, or latex balloons must be labeled as a choking hazard. Tracking labels are…
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Through the year there have been many announcements and articles in the maritime journals about the G6 or P3 carrier groups. What does this mean for future trade? We used to refer to vessel sharing agreements (VSA’s) by the names they were formed under. The Grand Alliance was organized by NYK Line, Hapag-Lloyd and Orient…
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If you’ve ever doubted how seriously U.S. law enforcement agencies pursue export-related crime, a new report by the Justice Department is likely to change your mind. The report covers the last six years and includes only a selection of the cases handled by the Justice Department during that time. It’s 89 pages long and details…
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In early October, Accenture, the number 2 global provider of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services announced the acquisition of Procurian, the number 3 provider. This deal positions Accenture to challenge IBM, the world leader in outsourcing services and could have significant implications for clients who rely on these supply chain management services. The Accenture announcement…
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Portal 2.0 which was scheduled for roll out late summer of 2013 has been delayed with no estimated date of release. Testing by a number of C-TPAT partners has been postponed multiple times due to delays with network and hardware support. Portal 2.0 promises to be more user friendly and easier to navigate. - Beverley…
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