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On July 14, 2015, the United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, China and Germany reached a historic nuclear non-proliferation agreement with Iran called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action JCPOA). As a result, comprehensive international sanctions restricting dealings with Iran and Iranian entities were substantially eased. The lifting of sanctions was primarily “secondary” and applicable […]

February 12, 2016

In honor of President’s Day, our offices will be closed on Monday, February 15th. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, February 16th. We recognize this patriotic day as a time to pay tribute to and celebrate our country’s great leaders. We wish everyone a safe and happy extended weekend!

February 12, 2016

Don’t miss this free educational seminar on International Trade Trends & Events and How to Use ATA Carnet to Maximize Hassel-free Travel to International Trade Events. Amanda Barlow of Roanoke will discuss ATA Carnets at 10:30am on  February 23, 2016 at 50 West 47th Street on the 11th floor, New York, NY. A complimentary kosher […]

February 08, 2016

CBP published CSMS #16-000093 where they announce a change to the February 28, 2016 mandatory use date for ACE. Additional details can be found on CBP’s website. Beginning February 28, 2016, CBP will stagger the deactivation of their legacy system, ACS, and the enforcement of ACE, the new “single window” for reporting imports and exports […]

February 08, 2016

The transportation industry and its professionals are vulnerable to financial exposures and liability as a result of improper performance of, or the failure to perform, your professional services. This includes your activities as a customs broker, property broker, domestic freight forwarder, international freight forwarder, NVOCC, warehouseman, etc. With constantly changing rules and regulations and today’s […]

February 01, 2016

\Beginning July 1, 2016, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) approved amendments to The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS), requiring that shippers verify gross container weight prior to shipping. The requirement will become not just international law under the IMO but also national law within the 170 countries and three […]

January 29, 2016