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 and what a Customs Broker needs to know when the goods are imported into the United States. Ms. Andrews will give an update on issues currently affecting Customs Bonds, and Mr. Odgers will brief attendees on hot topics in the Marine Insurance world. Additionally the […]

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 customs procedures and the posting of duties and taxes. You will learn how to use ATA Carnets, and how they can be a value added service for you to offer your customers.  We hope you can attend!

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. The workshop will cover the following: USCBP clearance of both U.S and foreign ATA Carnets to ensure the proper execution of the ATA Carnet for your customers How to avoid the misuse of an ATA Carnet and how to resolve any errors before they become […]

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, to comply with the rule or that it could cause congestion at ports and snarl supply chains, and a Congressional committee took up the issue two weeks ago. There are other issues as well, including insurance considerations, which we cover here. The SOLAS Verified Gross […]

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 attorneys well versed in the business activities of freight forwarders, 3PLs, customs brokers, property brokers, warehouse operators and others in the industry. Roanoke’s Trade Risk ReviewSM provides you with insight into your operations and the legal requirements to which you’re exposed. We have made available […]

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 10 years. Cyber Threats As ship owners and ports undertake the digitalization of their operations for greater efficiencies and growth, the risk of cyber threats is on the rise. Computerized systems are used for everything from navigation to container inspections, tracking and managing transit, and […]