News & Insights
In May of 2013, Roanoke entered into a contract with the United States Council for International Business (USCIB) and expanded its role as a USCIB Carnet Service Provider. Roanoke now issues Carnets previously serviced by USCIB. This agreement enables USCIB to focus on oversight of the Carnet system and mitigate Carnet Claims, as the sole National […]
Roanoke Trade is reaching out to our customs broker clients regarding the data transmission options available to proceed with eBond. By viewing the below communication, you will learn about the additional background information on eBond. Please have our survey answered by a technical staff member with knowledge of the transmission of ACE/ABI entry data to CBP. We appreciate […]
Cyber Liability Risks for Transportation and Logistics Companies Data breaches and privacy issues are at the forefront of our national discussion with high-profile cyber incidents making headline news, including the attack that hit retail giant Target this past holiday season, and concern over the potential increased risk of security breaches in the already often-targeted healthcare […]
We are extremely proud to announce that Roanoke Trade was awarded the AFA Award for Preferred Industry Affiliate as voted by the Airforwarders Association members at this year’s Air Cargo Conference in Orlando, Florida. We would like to thank the Airforwarders association for their recognition and we look forward to many more years of supporting […]
What is Errors & Omissions Insurance? As a freight forwarder, you serve as the intermediary between your clients and various transportation services. You send products from one destination to another, which often can involve many carriers (air freighters, trucking companies, rail, and ocean liners) and a laundry list of requirements and regulations throughout the entire […]
Embedded GPS Devices Instrumental in Preventing Cargo Thefts, Vetting Drivers Also Key Last fall, FreightWatch Intelligence Center released a report citing the theft of cargo during a shipment of frozen seafood making its way from Massachusetts to California. Unbeknownst to the driver handling the shipment, the truck was embedded with a GPS locator that tracked […]