Events

How Many Hats Do You Wear? Do you operate as a Domestic Freight Forwarder or Property Broker or perhaps both? Wearing multiple hats is not an uncommon practice but it’s important to recognize the distinct characteristics of each operation so you are properly licensed. FMCSA Operating Authority dictates the type of operation a company may run, the cargo it may carry and the level of insurance/financial responsibilities a company must maintain. If not properly licensed your company could be subject to government fines, personal liability allegations (including principles) and your insurance coverage could be compromised. Join us on Tuesday, April […]

Roanoke looks forward to exhibiting at the TIA Conference beginning April 9th in Palm Desert, California.  If you’ll be attending, stop by booth 101 or catch the session on insurance definitions and contracts on Wednesday, April 11th at 2pm. Roanoke’s Jason Odgers and his fellow speakers collaboratively examine the pitfalls to avoid in contracts regarding insurance.

On March 22nd, the FTA and Roanoke’s Amanda Barlow will present a timely seminar about ATA Carnets. An ATA Carnet is an international customs document that provides duty-free customs clearance for temporary exports into over 100 countries. ATA Carnets simplify these temporary exports by eliminating the need to post a temporary import bond or pay the import duties and taxes to enter a foreign country. Virtually all goods, whether hand carried or cargo-shipped, may be covered by ATA Carnets. Don’t miss this event! Registration commences and a continental breakfast will be served starting at 8:30am at the Courtyard Marriott in Downtown Long Beach.  

ICPA Conference in Sunny San Diego! Amanda Barlow and Patrice Lafayette look forward to connecting with you at this year’s ICPA Conference that kicks off on March 11th. Stop by booth number 13 so we can say hello and address any questions you may have about ATA Carnet’s or Customs Bonds. Make your Spring Break even better by entering our drawing for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card! See you on Sunday!    

Join speakers David Jordan of Roanoke Trade and Susan Kohn Ross of Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP, for this informative seminar concerning Antidumping and Countervailing Duty (ADD/CVD) issues hosted by the CBFANC on Wednesday, February 21st from 8am-12pm (PT). When the Department of Commerce finds that imported merchandise was sold in the U.S. at an unfairly low or subsidized price, to level the playing field for U.S. companies injured by these unfair trade practices, ADD/CVD is imposed. When that happens, CBP is responsible for collecting the ADD/CVD in a timely manner. As a Priority Trade Issue, CBP’s goal is collect the proper […]

Join the Roanoke Trade team at the AirCargo 2018 Conference in Austin, Texas from February 18 – 20!  This yearly event brings together all actors in the air cargo supply chain in one location to discuss trends, challenges, opportunities and the future of the air cargo industry. Be sure to visit us at booth 302, talk with us at our sponsored lunch event and catch us at one of the many important sessions. We hope you can join us!