4/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

4/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective April 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 April 15, 2024 Equip.USD20…

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CARM Regulatory Package Release

CARM Regulatory Package Release

The Treasury Board Secretariat has approved the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) Regulatory package that has been published in Canada Gazette part II. This package is in preparation for the CARM project release on May 13, 2024. What Updates Pertain to Trade Chain Partner Electronic self-service access to the CARM…

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4/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

4/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective April 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 April 1, 2024 Equip.USD20…

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3/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

3/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective March 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 March 15, 2024 Equip.USD20…

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New Bond Guidance on How CBP Sets Amounts

New Bond Guidance on How CBP Sets Amounts

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published a new public bond guidance—announced in a Cargo System Messaging Service (CSMS) on February 13. The change to the guidance provides updates to the official procedures for determining bond amounts. The following are key highlights of the changes. All continuous bonds are set in increments of $10,000…

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FMC Rules in Favor of Truckers in Chassis Dispute

FMC Rules in Favor of Truckers in Chassis Dispute

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a ruling on February 13, which orders ocean carriers to cease requiring cargo owners and their truckers to use specific chassis on port-to-port shipments. This ruling validates the 2023 chassis choice initial decision, in which Erin Wirth, FMC Chief Administrative Law Judge, determined that exclusive agreements between ocean…

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Top 7 BIS Enforcement Efforts for Export Controls

Top 7 BIS Enforcement Efforts for Export Controls

With advancing technology, it has never been more crucial to practice due diligence regarding export controls. Technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing are at the forefront of the Bureau of Industry and Security’s (BIS) concerns. BIS is working to protect these advanced technologies from falling into the wrong hands is essential.  Top…

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