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Hurricane Matthew last month hit the East Coast hard, particularly in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. In fact, Matthew is the costliest Atlantic hurricane since Super Storm Sandy four years ago. Property losses for both residential and commercial properties from Matthew are estimated to be between $4 billion and $6 billion from wind and storm surge damage, according to research and consulting firm CoreLogic. This does not include insured losses related to additional flooding, business interruption or contents, said CoreLogic. On the heels of this most recent storm, a recent insurance and risk management survey was conducted specifically focused on […]

We are pleased to announce that Billie Sullivan, Roanoke Trade Vice President, has been announced as the WIT-LA recipient the 2016 Global Trade Catalyst Award. This award is presented to an extremely knowledgeable individual whose reputation proceeds her in the trade and transportation field. Per the association, Billie “has been a supporter of WIT-LA for several years due to WIT-LA’s educational programs and networking events that provide the opportunity to network with other industry service providers and clients. Her appreciation of WIT-LA’s continual emphasis of women in the trade and transportation industry builds on Billie’s long-standing efforts of providing opportunities […]

Vampires, witches and… Chippendale dancers? Oh my. We had an amazing time at our After Midnight Gala, and were blown away by the amount of creepy costumes and creative guises! Want to check out our favorite moments from the night? Head over to our Facebook page and see a compilation of the best party pictures. We’d like to extend our thanks to Countryman and McDaniel once again for generously hosting the bar, and hope to see all of you again next year!

Celebrated this year on September 29, Worldwide Maritime Day, an official United Nations day, put the spotlight on the importance of shipping and maritime activities around the globe. This year’s theme, “Shipping: Indispensable to the World,” focused on the critical link between shipping and the everyday lives of people throughout the world. Approximately 80% percent of global trade by volume and over 70% of global trade by value are carried by sea and are handled by ports worldwide, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade & Development.  These shares are even higher for most developing countries. Moreover, at the […]

  A customs broker’s daily operations involve attention to detail, extensive documentation and keeping abreast of constantly changing rules so that your business remains in compliance. Yet unintentional mistakes and inadvertent errors can and do happen, particularly in a business environment where requests from clients are for “yesterday”. The opportunity for errors is further heightened in the hustle and bustle of today’s new normal for transportation intermediaries.   What type of things can go wrong? Everything from failing to follow instructions, incorrect classification of goods, improper quote charges, and unauthorized release of goods, to improper document preparation, failure to properly […]