Dutch Company Charged with Exporting to Iran The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of Export Enforcement (OEE), announced that: Fokker Services B.V. ("Fokker Services"), a Netherlands-based aerospace services provider, has agreed to a $10.5 million civil settlement agreement in connection with the illegal export and re-export of … [Read more...]
Basics of Export Compliance Webinars
Basics of Export Compliance Webinars Census Bureau along with collaboration of other government agencies are hosting free webinars this summer from June 10 through August 26. These webinars will bring you the latest information on exporting: classifying your product, filing requirements, licensing determination, and more. This is a great way to improve your compliance … [Read more...]
West Coast Ports Update: Negotiations Continue
West Coast Ports Update: Negotiations Continue Contrary to some of the reports, both the PMA and ILWU confirmed that contract negotiations started on May 12th and have not been interrupted. From their joint statement: Both parties remain at the table and are working to reach agreement on a new coast-wide contract. The current six-year contract expires on June 30, … [Read more...]
What is AES Rehost?
What is AES Rehost? There has been a lot of discussion recently about changes to the Automated Export System (AES) and how it relates to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). The AES system was developed back in 1994 and so the system needs to be updated with technology and platform. ACE is commercial trade processing system designed to automate border processing, … [Read more...]
West Coast Port / Contract Negotiation Status
West Coast Port / Contract Negotiation Status In April, shippers have accelerated import shipments through several U.S. ports to avoid disruption at the West Coast Ports due, in part, to the potential 'slow down' or strike of the ILWU. Shippers have already begun to accelerate shipments according to Wolfe Research. Their quarterly survey results indicate that fifty-one … [Read more...]