Announcing an Expansion to KnowledgePort™

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Roanoke Trade is pleased to announce the expansion of our Knowledgeport^TM online training course catalogue. Roanoke is committed to assist our clients in navigating the complexities of insurance and to produce and promote industry best practices education, and Knowledgeport^TM is our web-based education platform dedicated to the needs of our clients.

The educational material on Knowledgeport^TM comes in two forms: online interactive courses composed of one or more lessons and recorded webinars led by industry experts including Roanoke team members and partner companies. Existing topics covered include Best Practices for Risk Management, ATA Carnets, Customs and Surety Bonds, Cargo Insurance, and Errors & Omissions Insurance.

We are excited to let you know that in February we will be releasing a new ATA Carnet Fundamentals interactive course. You will learn about the ATA Carnet document and the process of temporary importation. The lesson will give insights into the many benefits of using an ATA Carnet. The course will cover what types of goods qualify for an ATA Carnet, the three types of temporary importation that fall under the ATA carnet, and how goods on the ATA Carnet may be exempted from other government requirements.

Additional courses planned for release in the 2019 calendar year include Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties, an important topic in light of the ongoing “trade wars”, as well as additional transportation insurance related courses.

Best of all, Knowledgeport^TM learners can earn NEI continuing education credits from anywhere at any time, and Knowledgeport^TM access is free to Roanoke clients.

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