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Trade Data System Set for 2016 Implementation Designed to Streamline Export/Import Process By executive order, President Obama back in February set December 31, 2016 as the deadline for federal agencies to use the International Trade Data System (ITDS), a system that will speed up the time necessary for processing and approving the regulatory documentation for […]
Visit Roanoke Trade and the USCIB at AAEI’s 93rd Conference and Expo at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis, June 16-18, 2014. Come see Roanoke’s fresh perspective – new company developments you won’t want to miss!
Attend “Understanding Temporary Imports and Exports with the ATA Carnet.” A workshop hosted by the Los Angeles Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association and presented by Amanda Barlow, Vice President, ATA Carnet of Roanoke Insurance Group. The event will be on Wednesday May 14, 2014, at the Holiday Inn in Torrance, CA. This workshop is designed for freight forwarders and customs […]
Freight Forwarders, Brokers Should Go Beyond SMS Scores in Carrier Selection The Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program under the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has come under review by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) over the last several months. In February, the GAO issued a report that indicated that the […]
Five Important Tips to Consider When Reviewing Contracts If one thing can be said for the relationships between transportation intermediaries and their clients, it’s that no two are the same. That is especially true for shippers who demand that their own terms and conditions dictate your relationship. In the past, only a select group of […]
ISF Enforcement Updates The trade community’s interest in ISF developments remains high. Considering the sweeping impact of this program upon brokers, importers, and others, this is no surprise. Has there been a great deal of ISF discussion over the past seven months? Yes. Have there been a many substantive changes? Not really. As a follow-up to an ISF enforcement […]