Updated Guidance & Best Practices for Exporters & USPPI

Updated Guidance & Best Practices for Exporters & USPPI

The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced an updated guidance to help define responsibilities for freight forwarders and exporters when working together to ensure compliance with US export controls and regulations. The guidance focuses on: Expectations of the exporter or USPPI Best practices when selecting a Freight Forwarder Responsibilities for routed and…

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CARM Launch Delayed Until October

CARM Launch Delayed Until October

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced that they are rescheduling the official CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) launch date for trade chain partners to October 2024. They are still planning to launch CARM’s digital initiative internally on May 13, to advance the Agency’s compliance and enforcement efforts. The delay is due to…

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5/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

5/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective May 15, 2024. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian ports Effective May 15, 2024 Equip.USD20…

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Nearshoring: Is this Trend the Solution?

Nearshoring: Is this Trend the Solution?

Ongoing logistical challenges surrounding the Red Sea and Panama Canal has supply chain professionals considering alternate solutions—which include nearshoring. This concept has already existed for more than a decade but now it’s trending. When COVID-19 shut down manufacturing operations in several countries, shippers who relied on sourcing from China found themselves dealing with shortages, congestion,…

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4/26 Deadline to Register for CARM Portal

4/26 Deadline to Register for CARM Portal

On March 26 the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that importers need to register for a CARM Client Portal (CCP) account before April 26.  CBSA will be shutting down the portal as of April 26th to prepare for the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) rollout on May 13. Failure to register and delegate authority…

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5/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

5/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective May 1, 2024. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian ports Effective May 1, 2024 Equip.USD20…

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