Industry Insights

Are you frustrated when it comes to buying insurance for your logistics service provider business? You are not alone. Recent studies reveal that the buying process often leaves business owners and risk managers feeling overwhelmed, pressed for time and questioning whether they are buying the right coverages at the right price. The frustration is often […]

Tips for Protecting and Preventing Cargo Loss The Shipping Mistakes that are Costing Your Business Recently, Roanoke VP of Client Development, Rick Bridges, sat down with Captain Glenn Walker to co-create an exclusive article in FORWARD Magazine. FORWARD Magazine is published quarterly and is exclusively for members of the Airfowarders Association. It focuses on delivering […]

  The ICC World Chamber Federation, the organization that administers the ATA Carnet system, has released two country-specific operational changes relating to the usage of the ATA Carnet. Italy Inland Customs ports in Italy will no longer be using the re-exportation vouchers and counterfoils to clear temporary exports leaving inland ports. The Customs officers will […]

Increase Expected for Limits of Liability Established by the Montreal Convention   In a message to members of the Airforwarders Association, Regulatory Compliance Committee Chairman Bob Imbriani states, “The liability for international air cargo (Montreal Convention) is increasing from 19 to 22 SDR per kilo effective December 28, 2019. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) […]

Cargo Theft is at an All Time High During the Holiday Season While it may be the most wonderful time of year when it comes to gift giving and celebrations, the holidays pose a great risk for your cargo shipments. Historically Christmas, and the holiday season in general, has been one of the most dangerous […]

  The United States collected a record $7 billion in import tariffs in the month of September as new duties went into effect on apparel, tools, electronics and other consumer goods from China, according to recent data reported in the Wall Street Journal.  This sharp rise was driven by a new 15% tariff imposed on […]