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Force majeure is a term rarely used, often overlooked and almost never clearly understood by shippers until it is declared. Unfortunately, at that point it is too late to take appropriate steps to avoid additional expenses or mitigate risks. Please join us as our speaker, Jason Odgers, Vice President – Client Development of Roanoke Trade, discusses these important topics. This essential webinar has been approved for 1 CCS/CES Credit. The webinar will take place on Thursday, June 11th from 1:00PM to 2:00PM ET. Cost is $50 for members, $75 for non-members. This webinar will focus on: Force majeure – what it […]
After great anticipation, we are pleased to announce that the Census Bureau’s International Trade Management Division (ITMD) published the Final Rule on Friday, May 15, 2015. This new rule, which revises the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), Title 15, Part 30, finalizes the interim rule without change. The final ruling reinstates the previous filing exemptions in Sections 30.37(q) and (r) of the FTR for temporary exports, which includes ATA Carnets and goods that were imported under a Temporary Import Bond (TIB). Please note that these exemptions may only be used if filing is not specifically required per Section 30.2(a)(1)(iv) of the FTR. In March […]
Though the crisis on the West Coast has passed (to some degree), congestion at U.S. ports remains a pressing issue – one that is only going to get worse without a substantial improvement to port logistics and capacity. The Port of Virginia is an excellent case in point. Built to handle large volumes of cargo, the port was having trouble in late April processing a surge of containers from three large ships at dock, a report from The Wall Street Journal says. The overload resulted in a mile-long backup for truckers to enter the terminal and a 13-lane wide, 10-truck […]
Amanda Barlow, Vice President of ATA Carnet, will be presenting ATA Carnets in Action!, a practical perspective on using and obtaining an ATA Carnet. The presentation will cover how to correctly obtain customs clearance, how to go about fixing customs errors and the best practices to avoid claims. Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 Registration: 8:30am Seminar: 9:00am – 11:00am Cost: Member: $60 Non-member: $90 Partner: $70 Onsite: add $10 Credits: 2 CCS credits will be provided from the NCBFAA to those attending. Location: Holiday Inn, 19800 S. Vermont Avenue, Torrance, CA 90502
Every supply chain contains elements of risk due to cargo loss, whether it be theft, damage in transit, mysterious disappearance, strikes, delays or natural disasters. In every supply chain, a risk management strategy must be ready. This webinar will discuss some of the ways to proactively reduce cargo loss, respond quickly to loss events and maximize subrogation potential. The presentation will provide guidance for traffic and logistics managers, C Level management, attorneys, freight forwarders and sales staff. The webinar will take place on 6/18/15 from 12:30-2:00 CT. Registration can be completed by clicking here. The webinar will be moderated by Bob Leadbetter of Old […]
According to a statement released by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, port drivers in Long Beach and Los Angeles ended their strike after picketing last Monday through early Friday over low wages and employee status. Drivers were from Intermodal Bridge Transport (IBT), Pacer Cartage, Harbor Rail Transport (HRT), and Pacific 9 Transportation, who were the last to remain on strike. “We have millions of dollars in claims for wage theft against the company and we refuse to give up our fight,” Byron Contreras, a driver leader at Pac 9 said in a statement. “But we need to feed our families, […]
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