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How Shipper’s Interest Cargo Insurance Policy Benefits the Transportation Intermediary

It probably comes as no surprise that Shipper’s Interest Cargo Insurance benefits cargo owners. This policy is an effective risk management solution that transfers the risk of loss or damage to goods from the cargo owner to the insurance company. What may not be so well known is that Shipper’s Interest Cargo Insurance can benefit transportation intermediaries as well. By procuring Shipper’s Interest Cargo Insurance for clients, transportation intermediaries add a level of protection against gaps in a carrier’s motor truck cargo policy and financial risks including those resulting from contractual liability claims. Procuring insurance on their clients’ behalf can […]

June 22, 2018

Industry Insights

Customer Contract Considerations for International Forwarders

Written by Jacob Fisher and Nathaniel Saylor of Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C. International forwarders often enjoy a significant advantage over entities that arrange for domestic transportation in that international forwarders are able to perform a larger amount of their services pursuant to their standard terms and conditions, whereas domestic providers are often required to sign onerous contracts drafted by their customers. Given that reliance on standard terms, the international forwarder is often at a loss when approached by a customer that demands that the forwarder sign a “master services” or similar type of contract covering the forwarder’s services as, invariably, that […]

June 20, 2018

Cargo Insurance, Industry Insights

Bond Sufficiency Alert: Consumption Goods from China

By: Colleen Clarke – Vice President, Surety Trade Relations As announced by the U.S. Trade Representative in Docket Number USTR-2018-0018 on June 15, 2018, the White House announced that the U.S. will impose retaliatory duties of 25% on goods valued at $34 billion covering 800 tariff numbers where the country of origin is China and the goods are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after July 6, 2018. In our notice dated June 4, 2018 we advised customs brokers to be aware of the impact on bond sufficiency of the Section 232 duties on steel […]

June 20, 2018

Industry Insights

Bond Sufficiency – Steel and Aluminum Products under Section 232

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced in CSMS#18-000372: UPDATE: Additional Duty on Imports of Steel and Aluminum Articles under Section 232 an update based on the President’s Proclamation on adjusting the duty and quota requirements for steel and aluminum. The update advises as of June 1, 2018, all steel and aluminum articles imported from the following countries are subject to the Section 232 Import Duties: Steel: All countries of origin except Argentina, Australia, Brazil and South Korea All steel products must be classified under 9903.80.01 (25% percent) in addition to reporting under Chapters 72 and 73. Aluminum: All countries […]

June 04, 2018

Industry Insights

Are You in Need of a Jump Start for Stalled Revenues? A Complimentary ATA Carnet Webinar.

ATA Carnets can be the spark you need to re-energize your drive for revenue and customer growth. Join us on Tuesday, June 19th from 1-2pm CT for our complimentary ATA Carnet webinar – Are You in Need of a Jump Start for Stalled Revenues presented by Amanda Barlow, Vice President – ATA Carnet at Roanoke. You will learn some of the fine points about ATA Carnets and the benefits of ATA Carnets. We will also go over some examples of actual ATA Carnet shipments and much more! Anyone who provides logistical and supply chain services, documentation or consultation should attend. If you are […]

May 24, 2018

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Memorial Day Holiday Hours

  For the Memorial Day Holiday, our offices will close at 3pm on Friday, May 25th and reopen and resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 29th. Enjoy your weekend and be safe!

May 23, 2018

Industry Insights

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