News & Insights

Freight transportation costs in the United States amount to about 6% of the GDP, according to the Department of Transportation, contributing significantly to the cost of the supply chain for companies. When companies look to manage and reduce their overall supply chain costs, the appropriate use of transportation is key in doing so. Transportation management […]

February 24, 2017

The Women’s Traffic & Transportation Club, Inc. cordially invites you to an upcoming dinner meeting on ATA Carnets: Understanding Temporary Imports and Exports with the ATA Carnet An ATA Carnet is an international customs document that provides duty-free customs clearance for temporary imports and exports into over 100 countries. ATA Carnet simplifies temporary entry by […]

February 22, 2017

Carnets: What Are They? How Do I Use One? We invite you to join us for an ATA Carnet Workshop at the Holiday Inn in Torrance, CA on February 23, 2017 from 8:30a – 11a. An ATA Carnet is an international customs document that provides duty-free customs clearance for temporary imports and exports into over […]

February 17, 2017

  Transportation intermediaries should carefully consider all costs involved in the pursuit of unpaid freight charges. These difficult situations are often further complicated when the transportation intermediary is presented with a counterclaim alleging delays in delivery and/or loss or damage to cargo to offset the freight amount due. Although those counterclaims can trigger insurance coverage, […]

February 16, 2017

In honor of President’s Day, our offices will be closed on Monday, February 20th and will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, February 21st. We recognize this patriotic day as a time to pay tribute to and celebrate our country’s great leaders. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable extended weekend!

February 15, 2017

In the latest edition of Roanoke Trade’s “Cargo Insurance in Action” series where our goal is to provide you with insight as to the type of exposures and incidents that can result in substantial losses and to underscore the importance of carrying Cargo insurance, we’re sharing the details of a recent claim involving the shipment […]

February 15, 2017