News & Insights

On November 5, 2015, the Federal Maritime Commission published its Final Rule amending certain regulations concerning the licensing, financial responsibility requirements, and general duties of Ocean Transportation Intermediaries. The Final Rule discusses the changes to be made to 46 CFR Part 515 and the public comments submitted during the rulemaking process. Roanoke encourages each licensed OTI […]

November 12, 2015

We would like to take this time to extend our gratitude to those that have served our country to maintain our freedoms. This Veteran’s Day, we honor the brave men and women that have dedicated their lives to protecting ours. With profound gratitude we thank you, Veterans and your families, for your selfless service and sacrifice. […]

November 11, 2015

Roanoke Trade will be attending the Northern Border Customs Brokers Association (NBCBA) 2016 Annual Meeting taking place on February 8-10, 2016 in Cape Coral, Florida. The main objectives of the NBCBA are to promote the common business interests of the brokerage community doing business along the northern U.S. Border, to encourage and maintain professionalism within our […]

November 09, 2015

Roanoke Trade has published a number of articles and white papers and held webinars on the importance of freight forwarders and property brokers obtaining certificates of insurance from their carriers. A recent Court of Appeals case in North Carolina reinforces this topic in a case holding the property broker liable for a workers’ compensation claim […]

November 06, 2015

As of September 1, 2015, the new officers of the International Trade Surety Association (ITSA) have been voted in and we are pleased to advise Roanoke’s Colleen Clarke has been elected as the new President of the association. While ITSA’s membership is small, it is a powerful voice for the customs surety industry with its […]

October 23, 2015

Most freight forwarders have an insurance policy to facilitate cargo coverage for their clients. However, not all of them effec­tively utilize it to maximize the benefit to both their company and their clients. Many shippers do not understand the intricacies of cargo insurance and/or the risk associated with uninsured cargo. This lack of awareness provides […]

October 23, 2015