C-TPAT Portal 2.0 Phase II Release Delayed.. Customs and Border Protection announced the delay of the C-TPAT Portal 2.0 Phase II release. Enhancements that were indicated during pre-release messaging, including the ability to apply as an Exporter, will not be available until further notice. Continue to check www.cbp.gov/ctpat for additional guidance on this matter. … [Read more...]
Seized Cargo Ship Is Released by Iran
Seized Cargo Ship Is Released by Iran The Maersk Line cargo vessel seized at gunpoint at the end of April by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz (only six miles wide near the Persian Gulf and vulnerable to attack) was released on last Thursday May 7th after talks between the shipper and the Iranian authorities. From New York Times Iran's impounding of the vessel, the Maersk Tigris, … [Read more...]
IATA: Air Freight Shows Modest Growth for March 2015
IATA: Air Freight Shows Modest Growth for March 2015 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets, showing a modest 1.6% rise in volumes in March compared to a year ago. The March performance stands in contrast to the strong 12.2% rise reported for February. However, February’s performance, was skewed positively by the … [Read more...]
BIS Seminar: Complying with U.S. Export Controls – MSP
BIS Seminar: Complying with U.S. Export Controls - MSP... The MTO (Minnesota Trade Organization) is organizing this BIS (Bureau of Industry & Security) Seminar on Complying with U. S. Export Controls to be held in June. This two-day program, led by Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS) professional counseling staff, provides an in-depth examination of the Export … [Read more...]
ACE: Air Manifest Phase-In and More
ACE: Air Manifest Phase-In and More... The following is an update from US Customs from CSMS #15-0000249: UPDATE: The deadline for ACE Air Manifest continues to be May 1st and CBP will continue routing trade manifest submissions to both ACE Air Manifest and the legacy AMS. However, CBP is providing flexibility for the trade to test the system through June 6th when Air … [Read more...]