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Recent developments in the Middle East have prompted important updates for ATA Carnet holders operating in the region—particularly in Qatar. Following communications issued on March 3 and March 6 regarding carnet monitoring amid ongoing military activity, Qatar Customs has introduced a temporary facilitation measure designed to ease compliance burdens. Two-Month Extension Granted The Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, acting as the country’s National Guaranteeing Association (NGA), has confirmed that Qatar Customs Authority will extend the temporary admission period for affected ATA Carnets by two months, that will expire between February 28th 2026 and April 30th 2026. This extension is […]

Mexico Updates ATA Carnet Procedures: Mandatory Pre-Registration Mexico has introduced new requirements for ATA Carnet holders that significantly impact how Carnets must be used when entering and exiting the country. These updates are now mandatory and should be carefully followed to avoid delays or penalties:  New Requirement: Pre-Register Your ATA Carnet 7+ Days Before Arrival ATA Carnet holders traveling to Mexico must notify Mexican Customs at least 7 days in advance of their intended visit. Registration Link: https://www.canacocdmexico.com.mx/carnet-atav3/web/index.php?r=importaciones/create Cost: $1,020.00 MXN (+ IVA) – about $60 USD Deadline: At least 7 days before arrival in Mexico For direct technical support and guidance with pre-registration, contact: comint1@ccmexico.com.mx  Entry Requirement Steps (New): After […]

By: Andrew Johnson, Account Executive, Roanoke Insurance Group Inc. The freight brokerage industry as we know it today began in the late 1970s and early 1980s, around the time of the Motor Carrier Act of 1980. Before the passage of this landmark legislation, regulations were too restrictive to make freight brokerage a viable business segment. Fast-forward to today, and most motor carriers, by authority definition, also have a freight brokerage operation. Freight brokerages fulfill a vital service in modern logistics, connecting independent carriers with loads and drastically reducing empty repositioning moves. Brokering also allows carriers to complement their assets by […]