Events

On February 5, 2014, the USFDA published proposed regulations under the Sanitary Food Transportation Act of 2005 and Food Modernization Act of 2011. They are expected to be effective in the Spring of 2016. These regulations represent significant and substantial change for sanitary food transportation practices as well as the requirements for shippers and receivers, and carriers […]

As an intermediary, forwarders and brokers face liability from all sides. Changes in how carriers and shippers do business are creating new exposures, including ones that you may not have considered. This webinar, presented by Rick Bridges, Vice President of Roanoke Trade, will discuss the areas in which carriers, shippers and third parties are creating […]

Roanoke’s own Glenn Patton, Regional Vice President – Los Angeles, will be speaking at the BAFT 2015 West Coast Global Trade Finance Workshop in an important presentation titled “Cargo Insurance: Insurance Policies and Surety Bonds in International Trade”. Glenn’s session will cover an overview of cargo insurance, liability insurance for the carrier and customs, forwarder and […]

Force majeure is a term rarely used, often overlooked and almost never clearly understood by shippers until it is declared. Unfortunately, at that point it is too late to take appropriate steps to avoid additional expenses or mitigate risks. Please join us as our speaker, Jason Odgers, Vice President – Client Development of Roanoke Trade, discusses […]

Amanda Barlow, Vice President of ATA Carnet, will be presenting ATA Carnets in Action!, a practical perspective on using and obtaining an ATA Carnet. The presentation will cover how to correctly obtain customs clearance, how to go about fixing customs errors and the best practices to avoid claims. Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 Registration: 8:30am Seminar: […]

Every supply chain contains elements of risk due to cargo loss, whether it be theft, damage in transit, mysterious disappearance, strikes, delays or natural disasters. In every supply chain, a risk management strategy must be ready. This webinar will discuss some of the ways to proactively reduce cargo loss, respond quickly to loss events and maximize […]