All About ACE
…and how ACE will become the new primary system for processing import and export trade data by December 2016. ACE Import Capabilities: Details about ACE import manifest, cargo release, entry…
Solve Your Shipping Disputes
…through its Consumer Affairs & Dispute Resolution Services. The FMC’s Alternative Dispute Resolution services can be used for disputes involving commercial or personal cargo shipped internationally via an ocean vessel….
Sanctions Against Russia Put Squeeze on U.S. Exporters
…and 774). That’s a lot of material! Now some cargo carriers are asking for exporters to confirm that they are abiding by European Union sanctions on Russia. So, what does…
Post-Entry Claims No Longer Allowed for Certain FTAs and Preference Programs
…no longer accept post-liquidation claims for certain free trade agreements (FTA) and preference programs. In a guidance letter issued on August 11, CBP clarified its policy on various post-importation mechanisms…
Transpacific Carriers Announce August 1 GRI
…longer than intended transit times and later ETA’s. Plan ahead for delays and book cargo early (2-6 weeks out). Dwell. Cargo arriving at U.S. West Coast ports, and then connecting…
CBP Announces U.S.-Israel Mutual Recognition Agreement
…similarities between its own customs program and that of its partner country: Faster validation process Fewer exams on cargo Common security standards Higher level of customs efficiency Front-of-the-line processing Marketability…
C-TPAT Holiday Safety Alert
…this time, the risk of thieves accessing and stealing cargo increases greatly since facilities are left unattended. In order to prevent cargo loss and theft, Customs recommends the following: At…
West Coast Contract Talks AND Cargo ‘Will Continue to Move Forward’
Negotiations for a new labor contract for West Coast ports “will continue to move forward” and “normal operations will continue at the ports until an agreement can be reached,” according…
Congestion Is Building at Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and San Pedro
…the terminal, and increased dwell time to move to rail. We anticipate up to a week in delays on cargo transiting West Coast ports for the next few weeks as…
West Coast Labor Update: Countdown to Contract Expiration
…poised and ready to take on more cargo and offer a quick fix at a much higher price to get the goods to market. This may be the last contingency…
