News & Insights
On Sunday, Roanoke was one of the first sureties to submit an eBond through FastBond™! We now welcome you to use FastBond™ to process your first-ever eBond! Key points for getting started: Read the latest CBP Policies and Procedures for eBond. These are the procedures of record until further notice by CBP. Continue to use FastBond™ to issue your bonds and contact […]
Self-Driving Trucks Shift Cargo Strategy If you plan to be in business in 15 years, you need to start planning for the impact of self-driving trucks. The goal of this high-tech industry is to reduce fuel consumption and emissions while increasing highway safety. As the technology evolves, more driverless functions, or driver-assist add-ons, will be […]
Limiting cross-border friction is increasingly vital to smooth the flow of trade and boost competitiveness for all business, especially for small and medium sized businesses and emerging industry sectors. This conference brings business, government, international organizations and operational customs and trade experts together from the world over for an important dialogue on the most effective […]
In observance of the upcoming Christmas holiday, our offices will close at 1:00PM on Wednesday, December 24th and remain closed through Friday, December 26th. We will resume normal office hours on Monday, December 29th. We will also close at 3:00PM on Wednesday, December 31st and remain closed through Friday, January 2nd for New Year’s. We will re-open […]
West Coast Port Congestion Causes Holiday Havoc Retail executives, frustrated en masse by West Coast port congestion, say their goods are paralyzed in transit this holiday buying season and fourth-quarter sales numbers will suffer. Port and ground transportation problems are causing delays, and it is now taking up to a month for shipments to clear […]