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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 […]
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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To Our Valued Partners: In the event you or your clients are impacted by Hurricane Dorian, Roanoke is here to help. We are closely monitoring the storm and ports, and we are committed to timely assistance with any claims you may experience. How to Report a Claim For Marine Cargo Claims: Report your loss directly […]
In recognition of Labor Day, our offices will close at 3pm on August 30th, remain closed on September 2nd and reopen for normal business hours on September 3rd. Have a safe weekend!
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. […]