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Oktober 3, 2017


CBP Expects to Expand C-TPAT

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is moving ahead with plans to strengthen existing minimum security criteria for the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and add new criteria to reflect evolving threats, according to Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg. C-TPAT…

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September 19, 2017


Beware of Bauxite

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued new warnings about the dangers of shipping bauxite. Bauxite is a commonly-shipped source of aluminum. A newly-identified phenomenon of “dynamic separation” when there is excess moisture in the cargo could significantly affect a vessel's stability,…

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September 19, 2017


Hurricane Maria Causes San Juan-Area Port Closures

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has reported that, due to the inclement weather caused by the proximity of Hurricane Maria, commercial trade operations at the San Juan Area Port have been temporarily suspended effective, September 19, 2017. Normal commercial…

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September 8, 2017


Update on Hurricane Irma

Here is our latest update on ocean port and airport closures. We hope that everyone in the path of the hurricane stays safe!

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September 6, 2017


All Eyes on Irma!

As of now, our Miami office will be open tomorrow taking care of customers and making final preparations for the arrival of Irma. The office will be closed on Friday. We published this update this afternoon, and further updates will…

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