When it comes to U.S. export laws, ignorance is no defense and U.S. businesses can be subject to penalties for actions committed by foreign third parties acting on their behalf. Because the stakes are so high in international business, an ‘export compliance program’ is essential and must be comprehensive. Two valuable BIS seminars coming to Twin Cities in September … [Read more...]
Heathrow Expansion Proposal Looks to the Future
The world is rapidly modernizing with more and more countries moving towards globalization. Air Freight is becoming the norm for transporting cargo as it moves towards a time-centric economy. It's not only good enough to get freight there fast, but also cheap. Air Freight rates are becoming more and more competitive with it being a buyer's market. London Heathrow Airport … [Read more...]
Behind the scenes look at Air Cargo with American Airlines
American Airlines is a great partner for us and we move a lot of air cargo with them. They recently published a video that gives a behind the scenes look at what is involved in moving air freight. We may not be moving fruits and vegetables for you, but your freight will move very similar to what is shown in this video. You can connect with American Lines … [Read more...]
Minnesota adds Trade Office in Dusseldorf-Cologne Germany
Minnesota is opening a Trade Office in the Dusseldorf-Cologne area of Germany to help increase Export opportunities. This news was announced yesterday by Minnesota Officials. Germany was Minnesota's 5th largest trading partner in 2012, accounting for approx $728 million in sales. There are 2 more locations in the works. “As Minnesota continues to compete on a global … [Read more...]
Undercover Agents Used in an Illegal Export Deal Involving Weapons
CYBER-STING NETS CHINESE NATIONAL IN ATTEMPT TO EXPORT SENSITIVE DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY Defendant Pleads Guilty After Evidence Reveals that He Attempted to Enlist Undercover Agents in Illegal Export Deal Involving Weapons-Grade Carbon Fiber Lisong Ma, a citizen of China, pled guilty to violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act by attempting to export … [Read more...]