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 Guaranteeing Association appointed by the U.S. Treasury. For example, USCIB recently expanded their Carnet influence globally by having USCIB’s Sr. VP Cynthia Duncan serve as Chairperson of the World ATA Carnet Council (WATAC). WATAC serves all 75 member Carnet countries and is striving for greater data […]

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 your time and response. Roanoke Trade is continuously active in advocating for the international and domestic trade community and finding solutions for our clients to work more effectively. If you have any questions regarding this survey, or any other related subject, please contact us via […]

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 industry. No industry is immune to cyber crime, including the transportation and logistics sector. In a recent report by PricewaterhouseCoopers, “Transportation & Logistics 2030, Volume 4: Securing the Supply Chain,” among the many areas covered is the concern around data privacy as technology has facilitated […]

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 the “voice of the airforwarding industry”.

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 process. Clients depend on your experience and expertise to arrange for custom clearance when crossing frontiers, negotiate the best routes and deals, arrange for proper packaging of goods, and to handle all the daunting details and documentation that come with transporting product. Well-ordered and accurate […]

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 its every movement as he handed off the trailer filled with product to his buddy who he had scheduled to meet up with in Georgia. The friend took the cargo to Florida while the truck driver made his way to Jackson, Missouri where he reported […]