Drayage Costs Rise as Service Levels Drop
…up and delivered several containers in one day, whereas now, they are forced to park the containers they’ve retrieved and go back to get more before the end of free…
Adding Fuel to the Fire: Trucking Market Update
…market will let up anytime soon. So, what’s contributing to this current trend? Driver Shortage The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the average age of a truck driver in the…
What Was Discussed During the First Round of NAFTA Negotiations?
…verified, not “deemed.” Labor provisions should be included in the agreement and be as strong as possible. A guard against currency manipulation. A guard against market-distorting practices of other countries,…
CBP Issues Final Rule for Consumptive Demand Clause
…repealing the consumptive demand clause is intended to promote the following: Enhanced ability for CBP to prevent products made by forced labor (i.e., slave, convict, indentured, or forced or indentured…
Commercial Invoice Checklist: Avoid Miscommunicated Requirements
At last count, your company is sourcing from 35 foreign suppliers, located on five of the seven continents, and the number is growing quickly. With the amount of suppliers increasing,…
Responsible Sourcing Tool Added to CBP’s Forced Labor Fact Sheet
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has revised the Forced Labor Enforcement fact sheet. This fact sheet aims to inform and therefore combat the risks of forced labor within companies’ operations…
Hanjin Update
…fuel suppliers, longshoremen, chandlers, and pilots (to name a few) all have vested interest in protecting their contractual obligations with Hanjin. The complexities of their cases presented to the bankruptcy…
Cracking Down on Importer Security Filing
U.S importers must be aware that as of June 30, 2016, deadlines for Importer Security Filing (ISF) submissions on new and current shipments will be enforced. Customs and Border Protection…
Getting Ready for July 1 SOLAS VGM Weight Requirements
…submitting VGM data. We urge importers to verify with your suppliers that they will be in compliance with their own county’s local regulations on VGM submission. Our form can be…
Get Your Suppliers On Board with SOLAS/VGM Rules
…the cargo is loaded, and may not have as easy a path to compliance. We recommend that importers alert their suppliers that the rule is coming July 1 with little…