2017 - What is coming? Here are a few topics for 2017: Ocean shippers - several topics ACE - January deployment postponement Mexico City - official change For ocean shippers in 2017 (from JOC): “2016 was one of the wildest years in container shipping history. Within one year, the industry witnessed the largest bankruptcy in liner history with Hanjin Shipping, … [Read more...]
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays Season's Greetings to you and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year!! ~From your friends at Superior Freight Services, Inc. Click here to see December 2016 newsletter … [Read more...]
NAFTA: Some Practical Advice
NAFTA: Some Practical Advice From the Global Training Center Blog: It is always good to review current policies and procedures - then should remember the following: NAFTA is a voluntary program~ While there are incentives for participation, there are also good reasons to opt out. Check the duty rates in the destination country. For example, if you are shipping … [Read more...]
ACE: Tips on Setting Up an Account
ACE: Tips on Setting Up an Account From Global Reach: Here are some common answers and issues for those who set-up exporter accounts in ACE on behalf of a client, authorized agents and freight forwarder roles, as well as with existing ACE importer accounts. Exporter Roles “Exporter” is an account type within the ACE account structure used for all export related … [Read more...]
Trade Compliance: Policy & Procedure Documentation
Trade Compliance: Policy & Procedure Documentation Trade compliance policies & procedures should be documented, trained, implemented and audited. Start with a high level policy that describes: Introduction and Company Background Background Company Information Company Organization Company Trade Compliance Policy Purpose of Trade … [Read more...]