News & Insights
As we approach the one-year mark of the massive explosions that took place at Tianjin Port in northern China last August, where 173 people were killed with hundreds more injured and more than 300 buildings destroyed, it’s critical that all those involved in the global supply chain continue to examine their operational practices and risk […]
On June 17, CBP issued CSMS# 16-000499 announcing major changes in ISF enforcement. The following summary is based on the CSMS and subsequent NCBFAA ISF Subcommittee discussions with CBP. Effective for shipments on the water on or after June 30, CBP will operate as follows: Except as noted below, CBP is viewing the Interim Final […]
Join Roanoke’s Amanda Barlow, Jason Odgers and Jenny Hilton at the second annual G.TEC conference in Atlanta, Georgia! The event, taking place on August 8-9, 2016, will give customs brokers, freight forwarders, NVOCCs, OTIs, service providers, importers and exporters an opportunity to update themselves on industry developments and connect with colleagues. Don’t forget to catch […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a new rule last month that will affect the way transportation companies and other businesses report injury and illnesses to the agency. Presently, most employers unless specifically exempt, are required to maintain injury and illness reporting records on a log (Form 300) with supporting documentation. Each employer […]
When looking to insure your transportation-related business from all types of property exposures including flood damage, it’s helpful to understand that a policy designed to respond will depend on where the water comes from. There are two types of coverages available: Sump/Sewer Backup coverage and Flood insurance. Do you need one or another or both […]
On Tuesday, June 7th Colleen Clarke will be part of an AAEI Conference panel titled “Don’t Trek on Me”. Colleen, along with Randy Rucker of Drinker, Biddle & Reath, Jenae Ciecko of Copper Hill Inc. and Beata Spuhler of 3M, will discuss recent cases that highlight what can happen to companies and individuals not compliant […]