BIS Eases Export Controls for Australia & UK

BIS Eases Export Controls for Australia & UK

Effective April 19, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published an interim final rule that amends export control revisions for Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States (AUKUS). This ruling gives Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) the same licensing treatment as Canada, under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. parts…

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Import Control System 2 (ICS2)— Release 3

Import Control System 2 (ICS2)— Release 3

On June 3rd, 2024, the European Union (EU) will launch Release 3 of their Import Control System 2 (ICS2) for goods transported by maritime and inland waterways to EU destinations. ICS2 is an IT system that collects data on all goods entering the EU prior to their arrival.                       Economic operators carrying goods will have to submit…

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6/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

6/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

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

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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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UPDATE: CARM Launch Delayed Until 10/21/24

UPDATE: CARM Launch Delayed Until 10/21/24

UPDATE: 6/20/2024— The official CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) launch date for trade chain partners will now be October 21, 2024. CBSA will be communicating additional information leading up to the implementation of CARM in the coming months. All businesses registering in the CARM portal will require a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) assigned 9-digit…

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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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