Industry Insights

The eBond concept has been discussed by CBP, the surety industry and the customs broker community since the mid 1980’s. A 2011 DHS audit report essentially mandated that CBP centralize STB filing. This is achievable only via an eBond system. After decades of discussion, many industry members may be skeptical that eBond will happen. However, CBP’s current level of urgency means that the time has come for the industry to embrace eBond. There will be no paper alternative for bond filing once CBP mandates ACE use for entries in November 2015.

Research shows that businesses do not manage the risks of third party vendor relationships with the same diligence they apply to their internal organizational risks. Monitoring evidence of insurance is one significant aspect of vendor risk management that is central to the logistics industry. These vendor relationships can include truckers, property brokers, warehouse operators and more. Join us on Thursday, March 27, 2014, 11:00am-12pm CST, to learn the key risks associated with third-party vendors and providers; steps to reduce your exposure to those risks; automated solutions to manage vendor insurance compliance.

Congratulations to Heather Benjamin who was awarded a $5,000 NCBFAA scholarship sponsored by Roanoke Trade. Heather is an employee with C.H. Robinson’s Global Forwarding Chicago Branch in Wood Dale, IL and is working towards her bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her essay “If Higher Tariffs Generate More Revenue, Why Are There So Many Free Trade Agreements?” was selected by a panel of experts out of many applicants to be the winner. Heather stated she was extremely grateful to both the NCBFAA and Roanoke Trade for the award. We are excited to present the scholarship to Heather at this year’s […]

After 18 years of dedicated service, Jackie Adamson retired from Roanoke on February 15th. Before joining Roanoke Jackie worked for our long-time client, John S. James as a Licensed Customs Broker for over 22 years. This allowed her to approach our insurance services from a first-hand operational perspective of our client base. During Jackie’s tenure with Roanoke Trade, she has served as the Regional Vice President of our Charleston, South Carolina office. In addition, Jackie has served in various capacities as a producer and a member of our national sales efforts. Jackie has also represented Roanoke Trade on a number […]

On December 12, 2013, the NEI (NCBFAA) conducted a Webinar regarding the ACE eBond Deployment scheduled for January of 2015. Speakers Chip Bown, Colleen Clarke, Michael Davenport, and Bruce Ingalls shared the status of CBP’s STB centralization and eBond deployment projects.

New Ports in Mexico Entail Procedural Adjustments Roanoke Trade is pleased to announce an expansion of the ATA Carnet network in Mexico. Since joining the ATA Carnet system in 2011, Mexico has processed thousands of Carnets for Commercial Samples, Exhibitions and Fairs, and Professional Equipment at select ports of entry. The success of the ATA Carnet in these pilot markets has now made the goal of nationwide acceptance a reality: in 2014, Mexican Customs is prepared to welcome its greatest number of Carnet imports yet.