West Coast Port Update: Union Ordered Back to Work AND More... From JOC: An arbitrator has ruled that ILWU members at LA-Long Beach must return to work after refusing to cross picket lines set up by the Teamsters union at two terminals at the Port of Los Angeles, according to the Long Beach Press Telegram. Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union had … [Read more...]
West Coast Port: Congestion Surcharges & Customs Guidelines on Diversions
West Coast Port: Congestion Surcharges & Customs Guidelines on Diversions Congestion Surcharges From JOC.com: U.S. Federal Maritime Commission [FMC] Chairman Mario Cordero said that they have contacted the container lines this week for specifics on their planned congestion surcharges prior to potential work stoppages at West Coast ports. “What we want to make sure … [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...]
What is ACE?
What is ACE? ACE = Automated Commercial Environment (from the CBP) The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) commercial trade processing system designed to automate border processing, to enhance border security and foster our Nation's economic security through lawful international trade and travel. ACE is part of a … [Read more...]
Trade Compliance – Recordkeeping for Importers
Trade Compliance - Recordkeeping for Importers CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) Regulations: 19 CFR Parts 163 and 181 What Records Must be Kept for CBP? All records and data required for the entry of merchandise, whether or not required for presentation at time of entry, and Records listed on the (a)(1)(A) list, for example: Invoices Bills of … [Read more...]