U. S. Places Hold on Licenses Exporting to Russia The Department of State has placed a hold on the issuance of licenses that would authorize the export of defense articles and defense services to Russia. Department of State will continue this practice until further notice. Previously (March 1, 2014), U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) … [Read more...]
Export Basics: Prepare To Enter Your Market
Export Basics: Prepare To Enter Your Market Now that you have selected a target market, you need to address specific considerations for your market. Finding the best approach to exporting - from Basic Guide to Exporting: The way you choose to export your products can have a significant effect on your export plan and specific marketing strategies. The various approaches … [Read more...]
Using Informant: Importer Charged $1.2 Million For Underpaying Duties
Using Informant: Importer Charged $1.2 Million For Underpaying Duties Bizlink Technology, an importer of computer cable assemblies located in California, has paid $1.2 million to settle charges that it violated the civil False Claims Act by underpaying customs duties owed on goods imported from China. Based on information from a former manager, Bizlink underpaid customs … [Read more...]
Vancouver Trucking Strike Update
Vancouver Trucking Strike Update The Government of Canada announced on Wednesday evening that they are taking immediate and coordinated action to address the work disruption at Port Metro Vancouver. Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) expects everyone with a TLS license or permit to be at work on Thursday, March 20. PMV will begin its planned reform of the licensing system and move to … [Read more...]
2014 Pending West Coast Dock Strike
2014 Pending West Coast Dock Strike The current 6 year contract between the ILWU (Union) and PMA (Employers) expires 5:00pm PT on July 1st 2014. At the beginning of March, there was expressed cautious optimism about the West Coast contract negotiations by the chief negotiator Jim McKenna. From JOC article: McKenna said past experience demonstrates that if negotiations … [Read more...]