The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the availability of a draft guidance for industry on the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) for importers of human or animal food. What do Importers need  to know about the Voluntary Qualified …

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May 14,2015 will be the final phase of ISF Full Enforcement by CBP. There are several issues that are very critical for importers to note as enforcement comes into full effect. Recent protocol includes 3 warnings being sent before a …

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There will be a 24 hour closure of LA/Long Beach Marine Terminals for ILWU Stop-Work Contract Information Meeting today, Tuesday, April 21, 2015. ILWU Local 63 Officers will be holding a review of the PCL&CA Tentative Agreement for Local 63 …

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United States has a regulatory requirements on all cargo overland movement within North America. It is governed by weight restriction laws by both federal and local government agencies. There are serious consequences should you exceed the legal limits, such as …

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Customs may have to furlough 6000 employees if a funding issue is not resolved by midnight of February 27,2015. There was a conference call made between NCBFAA and CBP Commissioner, R. Gil Kerlikowske discussing what the impact will be to …

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Majority of Terminal Operators are not going to be working on the vessel until Tuesday. The four dates affected by the suspension of vessel operations are Thursday, 2/12 (Lincoln’s Birthday);Saturday, 2/14; Sunday, 2/15; and Monday, 2/16 (Washington’s Birthday). Please read …

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On November 3, 2014, ILWU and PMA sent their immediate release regarding current issues at the port. First actions on th part of ILWU was brought over the weekend causing Port of Tacoma and Seattle to shut down after 1/2 …

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October 6, 2014. San Diego – American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello told the annual ATA Management Conference & Exhibition that freight volumes in the trucking industry continue to grow, but the looming driver shortage could hold back industry …

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On July 9, 2013, nearly 15 months ago, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) implemented an Importer Security Filing (ISF) Enforcement Strategy to improve ISF compliance.  The ISF policy requires that all ISF information on the shipment bound for the …

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  A fire at the Port of LA burned 150 feet of docks, threatened warehouse and boat was mostly contained. Yusen Terminal and Eagle Marine is currently closed and all operations have been suspended until further notice. If you have …

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