News & Insights

Background The eBond concept has been discussed by CBP, the surety industry and the customs broker community since the mid 1980’s.  A 2011 DHS audit report essentially mandated that CBP centralize STB filing. This is achievable only via an eBond system.  After decades of discussion, many industry members may be skeptical that eBond will happen. However, CBP’s current level of urgency means that the time has come for the industry to embrace eBond. There will be no paper alternative for bond filing once CBP mandates ACE use for entries in November 2015. Why Is This Important? The development of eBond […]

March 20, 2014

Roanoke Trade is delighted to participate as a platinum sponsor at the 2014 NCBFAA conference taking place April 6th – April 9th in Red Rock, Summerlin, Nevada! Be sure to stop by and visit us at our booth and outdoor hospitality area. In addition to the many Roanoke team members that are attending this year’s conference, Colleen Clarke will be a featured panelist during the session: “eBond is Coming: How Will it Work?”. We hope to see you there!

March 18, 2014

Congratulations to Heather Benjamin who was awarded a $5,000 NCBFAA scholarship sponsored by Roanoke Trade. Heather is an employee with C.H. Robinson’s Global Forwarding Chicago Branch in Wood Dale, IL and is working towards her bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her essay “If Higher Tariffs Generate More Revenue, Why Are There So Many Free Trade Agreements?” was selected by a panel of experts out of many applicants to be the winner. Heather stated she was extremely grateful to both the NCBFAA and Roanoke Trade for the award. We are excited to present the scholarship to Heather at this year’s […]

March 17, 2014

After 18 years of dedicated service, Jackie Adamson retired from Roanoke on February 15th. Before joining Roanoke Jackie worked for our long-time client, John S. James as a Licensed Customs Broker for over 22 years. This allowed her to approach our insurance services from a first-hand operational perspective of our client base. During Jackie’s tenure with Roanoke Trade, she has served as the Regional Vice President of our Charleston, South Carolina office. In addition, Jackie has served in various capacities as a producer and a member of our national sales efforts. Jackie has also represented Roanoke Trade on a number […]

February 28, 2014

On December 12, 2013, the NEI (NCBFAA) conducted a Webinar regarding the ACE eBond Deployment scheduled for January of 2015. Speakers Chip Bown, Colleen Clarke, Michael Davenport, and Bruce Ingalls shared the status of CBP’s STB centralization and eBond deployment projects.

January 07, 2014

New Ports in Mexico Entail Procedural Adjustments Roanoke Trade is pleased to announce an expansion of the ATA Carnet network in Mexico. Since joining the ATA Carnet system in 2011, Mexico has processed thousands of Carnets for Commercial Samples, Exhibitions and Fairs, and Professional Equipment at select ports of entry. The success of the ATA Carnet in these pilot markets has now made the goal of nationwide acceptance a reality: in 2014, Mexican Customs is prepared to welcome its greatest number of Carnet imports yet.

January 02, 2014