Incoterms 2010 Webinar
Webinar Download Webinar [.WMV 71 MB] Requires the latest version of Windows Media Player Handouts Quiz [pdf] International Worksheet [pdf] Domestic Worksheet [pdf]
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HighTech, BioChem, and University R&D Vulnerable to Deemed Export Violations
When technical details, designs, software, etc. related to an export controlled item are shared with a foreign national, it’s considered a deemed export by the U.S. government. Even if the sharing takes place on U.S. soil—it’s still considered a deemed export. An export license is usually required in these cases, unless the foreign national has…
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Returned Mail Could Soon Wreak Havoc on Your Continuous Bond
Office moves can be quite stressful. So many details to manage, not to mention all those change of address notifications. For importers, it’s crucial to have up-to-date address information on file with U.S. Customs. Beginning next month, importers will have additional incentive to promptly notify Customs of updates to their address. Customs recently announced that…
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Cold Weather, Other Factors Won’t Dampen Trucking Rates
The recent cold snaps across the northern part of the United States have not only affected the ocean ports as we recently reported, but it has also had a devastating effect on the long haul truck load market. Although the driver shortage has been reported many times over the last couple of years by Mohawk…
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Trucker Strike at Port of Vancouver
Unionized container truck drivers are picketing today at the Port of Vancouver, Canada, after their union rejected a mediated deal over the weekend. The deal, if it hadn't been rejected would have sent them back to work today. Read more at CBC News
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Winter Weather Delays Now an Even More Costly Problem
Truckers have been struggling all week to pull import containers from the terminals in NY/NJ with limited success. Limited gate hours and very long lines have resulted in truckers being able to service only half the number of loads they are tasked with. As the week winds down, so does the free time allotted by…
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Updated Container Inspection Checklist
We've updated our Container Inspection Checklist based on recommendations made by U.S. Customs & Border Protection. The checklist now includes a signature line for "container loaded by" and "loading of container monitored by" in addition to other minor edits. Container Inspection Checklist
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Another Step to Add to Your Export Screening Process
As of February 6, U.S. exporters are responsible for checking the newly created Foreign Sanctions Evaders List before engaging in international transactions. Read the Treasury Department’s introduction of this requirement, here. Exporters are generally prohibited from conducting business with entities on this list unless they have permission from the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets…
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Update: Winter Weather Continues to Cause Delays Across the Nation
As we enter a milder weather pattern than what we’ve experienced during the last 6 weeks, we are still facing large scale transportation delays. Many parts of the nation continue to dig out equipment that was trapped by heavy snowfall or ice. In some cases containers are still frozen to the ground. Rail cars are…
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NY/NJ Container Terminals Will Be Closed on 2/13
Due to the severity of the predicted storm tonight through tomorrow, be advised that all container terminals in the Port of NY/NJ will be closed Thursday, February 13th. Port Authority Alerts
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