The Association of American Port Authorities (AAPA) has called on the Customs & Border Protection agency (CBP) and Congress to secure adequate resources at U.S. ports. A serious shortage of customs inspectors threatens to disrupt supply chains (source: The Loadstar).
READ MORE >Routed export transactions generate a lot of questions, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s a guide for some best practices.
READ MORE >Companies that import or export wildlife for commercial purposes may use the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s new eLicense system to apply for the required license or renew or amend a current or expired license.
READ MORE >The U.S. Census Bureau is offering a series of free webinars on topics ranging from use of the ACE system to exporting vehicles to Canada.
READ MORE >Just in time for mango and grape season in South America, Hamburg Süd has announced the launch a weekly direct service from Peru’s Port of Paita to Philadelphia, Penn. With a transit time of nine days, the service will provide…
READ MORE >A delegation that includes Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, Harbor Commission President Lou Anne Bynum, Port Executive Director Mario Cordero, and Chief Commercial Officer Noel Hacegaba is visiting South Korea and Japan this week on a business development mission. The…
READ MORE >U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Notice (CSMS # 17-000609) on September 25, 2017 advising of a change in its policies for issuing penalties for violations of the Wood Packaging Materials (WPM) regulations. The policy change is that…
READ MORE >The Georgia Ports Authority reported record cargo volumes in its 2017 fiscal year, alongside sustained private investment in its port infrastructure. Total cargo tonnage increased 8.3% across all terminals during the fiscal year. (source: Breakbulk)
READ MORE >Last week, Chilean government officials joined San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee and more than 200 guests to celebrate the opening of InvestChile in San Francisco, the foreign investment promotion agency’s first overseas office. Industry sectors emphasized by InvestChile include: global…
READ MORE >U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is releasing a new Entry Summary universe on October 7. For more information about the new reporting capabilities that will be available, click here.
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