Potential West Coast Dock Strike Contract negotiations are scheduled to begin face to face on May 12th with the existing contract expiring on July 1st. What are some of the issues? Jurisdiction Pay & Benefits Chassis Business Based on past experience, what to plan for: Slowdowns are expected Backlogs at the ports Extended rail transit … [Read more...]
New Partnerships Enhance Import Border Management
New Partnerships Enhance Import Border Management U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced additions to the Commercial Targeting and Analysis Center (CTAC): U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) They will be partnering with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and seven other … [Read more...]
Export Basics: Sell To Your Market
Export Basics: Sell To Your Market - this #6 in the series Now that you have determined your market(s), it is time to assess pricing, promotion and distribution to the customers in your target market(s). For government assistance to find buyers, there are several programs available - Qualified Buyers Pricing Considerations: Foreign market … [Read more...]
Using Informant: Importer Charged $1.2 Million For Underpaying Duties
Using Informant: Importer Charged $1.2 Million For Underpaying Duties Bizlink Technology, an importer of computer cable assemblies located in California, has paid $1.2 million to settle charges that it violated the civil False Claims Act by underpaying customs duties owed on goods imported from China. Based on information from a former manager, Bizlink underpaid customs … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day & Logistics
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!! There are just about 35 million Americans that claim to be Irish! That is over seven times the entire population of Ireland! All of those 35 million, plus the millions of non-Irish Americans will celebrate full force today - in addition to celebrations over the weekend. All in honor of Ireland’s patron saint. Between green beer, parades, … [Read more...]