News & Insights
On May 17, 2016, Amanda Barlow, Tami Andrews and Jason Odgers of Roanoke will present on ATA Carnets, Customs Bonds and Marine Insurance at this important CBFFAC event. Ms. Barlow will explain why ATA Carnets are beneficial, how to apply for an ATA Carnet, and what the freight forwarders role is when the goods are exported […]
We invite you to join the IFFCBA of Savannah and Roanoke for an informative seminar on May 19th, 2016. Amanda Barlow will be presenting “What are ATA Carnets and How Can They Benefit You?” During Ms. Barlow’s presentation, she will explain how ATA Carnets can save time, energy and money and ease the strain of […]
The LACBFFA is hosting a workshop on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at the Holiday Inn in Torrance, CA, at 19800 S. Vermont Avenue. Speaking about ATA Carnets is Amanda Barlow, Vice President ATA Carnet of Roanoke Insurance Group Inc. Registration begins at 8:00am and will be followed by the presentation which will start at 8:30am. […]
In January, we covered the new International Maritime Organization (IMO) amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS), which requires shippers verify gross container weight prior to shipping beginning July 1, 2016. These new amendments have sparked controversy with some shippers saying it will be difficult, if not impossible, […]
As part of our ongoing commitment to assist the transportation and logistics service industry in mitigating their exposures to loss, particularly regarding contractual liability, Roanoke Trade recently introduced the Trade Risk ReviewSM, exclusively available for our clients. Trade Risk ReviewSM addresses a client’s operational and legal concerns by providing affordable access to legal advice by […]
A new insurance industry report highlights the growing security and safety risks the shipping industry faces – from cyber attacks to piracy and super storms – and warns that shippers should be better prepared to handle these exposures. This report comes on the heels that 2015 was the safest year for the maritime industry in […]