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Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico: A Suspension Agreement was Signed – Now What?

A signing ceremony for the Suspension Agreement occurred on Thursday, September 19. That agreement takes effect upon signing by Commerce and the Signatories.  The suspension agreement imposes new procedures on tomatoes imported from Mexico. Tomatoes imported from signatories will not require the 17.56% antidumping duty deposit, however liquidation will still be suspended.   Here are […]

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Why Cargo Insurance is so Important!

By Karen Groff, President Roanoke Insurance Group Inc.   As part of a project to benchmark the safety of containers at sea, the National Cargo Bureau (NCB) recently completed a random inspection of 500 import and export ocean shipping containers and discovered that 55% had misdeclared, misplacarded and/or improperly secured cargo.   NCB inspects approximately […]

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Labor Day Shipping Awareness

The Shipping Risks Making Supply Chain Logistics Vulnerable Everyone looks forward to a long holiday weekend, especially after a busy summer season. Labor Day is just around the corner and while you may be in vacation mode, it’s important that manufacturers and logistics service providers be prepared for the risks associated with the long weekend. […]

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What is a Cyberattack and How to Protect Against It?

Transportation and logistics service providers, and mostly all companies large and small, are suffering business disruptions due to cyberattacks. A single email sent by a hacker to an unsuspecting and trusting individual — if opened by mistake —  can compromise the operations of an entire company. Every company is vulnerable and it’s only smart to […]

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Using ATA Carnets for Global Expansion: A Video Interview

Ever wondered how ATA Carnets benefit businesses looking to expand on a global scale? Find the answer to that question and more in this brief excerpt from an interview with Amanda Barlow, Vice President of ATA Carnet. “The ATA Carnet is an absolutely amazing and dynamic tool that allows and assists U.S. business as well […]

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Why Logistics Service Providers Need General Liability Insurance

As your customer’s primary resource in trade facilitation, your focus is to hone your expertise and provide the best information and service possible.   Finding time to focus on general business concerns can sometimes take a back seat to business growth and client retention.  Just as your goal is to simplify the complicated with your clients, […]

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Roanoke is the leading provider of insurance and surety solutions for transportation and logistics providers. In fact, we are recognized as the most reliable source for U.S. customs bonds.

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