Events

CBP is hosting another technical session for ACE software developers on Thursday, October 9th in Washington, DC. These sessions are provided for software developers, CBP, Partnering Government Agencies (PGAs) and the trade. Topics for this session will include operational and technical changes related to Entry Summary Accounts and Revenue (ESAR), Cargo Release (including the PGA Message Set), Export Manifest Processing and eBond. Additional information about the event can be found under CSMS# 14-000450. Roanoke will be represented by Pat Olsen, Jennifer Rome and Matt Zehner. We hope to see you there!

The annual NCBFAA Government Affairs Conference (GAC), taking place September 14th through the 16th in Washington, DC, provides those attending with the opportunity to learn about timely and critically important industry changes directly from the influential players involved as well as making their voices heard while explaining the industry’s pressing challenges to their Senators and Congressional Representatives. Roanoke will be represented at this important event by Dick Councill, Dave Jordan and Colleen Clarke. We hope to see you there!

Roanoke Insurance Group is proud to participate in a discussion panel that will enhance your knowledge on ACE and eBond sponsored by Houston Customhouse Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 Guest Panelists Include: Mary Pugh – ACE Ambassador, Houston Field Office Customs and Border Protection Colleen Clarke – Vice President, Surety Trade Relations, Roanoke Insurance Group Lisa Gelsomino – President/CEO, Avalon Risk Management Important Registration Information:Register by August 15th for $35 Register after August 15th or walk-ins for $40 Please email reservation forms to hcbffa@aol.com and mail checks to PO Box 53359, Houston, TX 77052 This seminar has been approved by NCBFAA’s NEI for two CCS/CES credits!

Join us for a complimentary webinar on Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 11:30am – 12:30pm CT Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began development of eBond earlier this year which is set to deploy in January 2015. All single transaction bonds filed in ACE will require an eSTB. The filing of continuous bonds will also become electronic in January 2015. The eBond concept has been around for many years and Roanoke has been actively working with industry associations and CBP since its inception. Now that implementation is imminent, we are committed to helping our clients to best prepare. In this presentation you will learn: […]

On June 19, Roanoke Trade and the Chicago Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association co-sponsored CBP’s ACE outreach session for the Chicago trade community. This event on the progress of ACE development and mandated deployment dates was the largest attended ACE outreach session to date with over 150 members of the trade community present. We would like to extend our gratitude to Steve Hilsen and Vincent Annunziato of CBP’s ACE Business Office for their time and commitment to this important ACE outreach effort. A special thank you is also extended to the Chicago Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association for their cooperation in […]

It’s been several months since Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) and related FMCSA regulations have been in effect. Yet, transportation intermediaries and truckers are still unclear as to how these rules pertain to their operations. Sign up for this informative webinar to find out how these regulations apply to your business. During this presentation you will learn the following: 1. How the FMCSA may define your business activities 2. Regulatory and commercial consequences of non-compliance 3. The consequences of negligent hiring and vicarious liability and its effect on your industry. Who should attend?   Principals, shareholders, risk […]