Industry Insights

Managing the Risk for Brokers and Shippers The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) recently released a comprehensive whitepaper titled, “Shipper 3PL Contracts Considerations” as a guide to navigating contracts for its members. Our own Glenn Patton, VP Business Development and a board member of TIA contributed to the piece, and we are happy to be able to offer access to the whitepaper to […]

  Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, there have been shifting reports that the White House would impose temporary changes to duties, taxes and fees payment schedules in order to grant relief to importers. This past weekend, an Executive Order was issued that provides up to a 90-day duty postponement to qualified importers whose entries meet […]

The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic in lost lives and economic disruption is tremendous. The pandemic has also caused unprecedented changes in the way we work. Many individuals throughout every sector of business are now working remotely. This includes the transportation sector, particularly as more state governments across the country impose stricter guidelines to stem […]

**Last Updated 04/16/2020** COVID-19 continues to impact international travel, cargo shipments, and public and private events of all kinds. As such, ATA Carnet shipments are more susceptible to disruptions as country’s take action to stop the spread of COVID-19. Even in relatively good conditions right now, you may encounter unexpected difficulties booking timely re-exportations to meet […]

Understanding the Changes that Impact Insurance Recently, Roanoke President, Karen Groff, was featured in the NCBFAA monthly newsletter to talk about the release of Incoterms 2020. The NCBFAA, or National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, has been a prominent and effective voice for the industry since 1897, and they closely watch over legislative […]

  On March 26, 2020, U.S. Customs & Border Protection issued CSMS #42161666 Additional Guidance for Entry Summary Payments Impacted by COVID-19. This message is a follow up to CSMS #42097586 Additional Days for Payments due to COVID-19 issued on March 20, 2020. CBP had granted duty payment extensions for many importers on a case […]