New Offer Made in West Coast Contract Talks
In a press release published last night, the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) revealed details of its “all-in” West Coast labor contract offer to the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU)….
DOT Gives Green Light to Long-Haul Cross-Border Trucking
Mexican motor carriers may now conduct long-haul cross-border services in the U.S., the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced in a 1/9 press release. This announcement comes on the heels of…
Charitable Fund Sets Giving Record in 2014
The Michael J. McSherry Charitable Fund donated a record $33,900 last year to community organizations, human service agencies, and individuals in need throughout New York state. In 2014, 40 different…
NY/NJ Port Terminals to Close Ahead of Winter Storm
…extended and per diems waived in accordance with the Port’s Winter Plan. Click here for more details about the Winter Plan. Recent Port Authority Alerts Original Alert from the Port…
U.S. Customs to Require a Bond for Late ISFs
…could file a late ISF without a bond if they used a special indicator when filing. For importers without a continuous bond, this option was supposed to be used on…
Web Tool Simplifies Export Screening
…of data to confirm that your potential party wasn’t included. U.S. exporters will be happy to learn that the Department of Commerce just made the export screening process a whole…
Get Your Grant On!
Grant money is up for grabs for small business exporters in New York. The State Trade & Export Promotion (STEP) Global NY Exports Grant is offering funds on a first…
Ocean Carriers Walking a Tightrope
…been forced to anchor while awaiting a berth. Carriers attempted filing a congestion surcharge twice in the last month but have withdrawn it for a second time amidst pressure from…
Personalize This Export Compliance Poster
…that you can enter details for your internal export compliance contact before printing. Post the sign in several places throughout your office for the maximum benefit. Export Compliance Poster [PDF] …
Defective NAFTA Certificates Are No Joke
…here. To avoid paying back duties and possible penalties and fines, U.S. importers will want to step up their due diligence in confirming these details on NAFTA certificates of origin….