Trade Fest Recap
…discussing various topics such as, surviving import audits, securing your cargo with SOLAS, understanding ATA Carnet, and saving money with duty drawback and foreign trade zones. The event was live…
Hanjin Update
…is becoming more likely that any cargo on Hanjin vessels destined for Black Friday or Christmas retail sales may miss its window to get to the stores on time. Two…
Ocean Freight Rates Are Rapidly Increasing
…process will take 6-10 weeks to complete. Here are the future rate adjustments filed and announced by carriers. All amount are in USD. Peak Season Surcharge Applies to all cargo…
Hanjin Bankruptcy
…already stopped accepting bookings, and several of their vessels have been detained at loading ports. This means cargo onboard Hanjin vessels may be subject to operational delay. This is the…
Cracking Down on Importer Security Filing
…penalties, increased inspections, and a delay of cargo. Be aware and active in collecting and reviewing this information to ensure there are no late ISFs that could be subject to…
Getting Ready for July 1 SOLAS VGM Weight Requirements
…of tendering the gross weight of the cargo. The U.S. Coast Guard also states that there may be other acceptable methods of providing Verified Gross Mass (VGM), which include the…
Step Up and Ask the Broker
…Incoterms Cargo insurance Cleveland-Europe Express The event is sponsored by NEOTEC and the City of Mentor. Event Details Logistics & Documentation Compliance Seminar June 22, 8am-4:30pm 8200 Norton Parkway, Mentor,…
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…
New International Rule Calls for Weighing All Cargo Shipped by Ocean
…the rule, which applies to container cargo only. In essence, the rule requires shippers, defined as those who offer cargo to be exported, to determine the Verified Gross Mass (VGM)…
3 What-If Scenarios for Looming ACE Deadline
…by the White House, Customs brokers and U.S. importers have until 2/28 to transition to using a computer system, known as ACE, for filing entry summaries, cargo releases, and other…