Industry Insights
Ever have to suddenly store 9 containers of PPEs? Or 20 containers of athletic shoes? Unfortunately, questions like this are now commonplace due to the supply-chain disruptions caused by the global pandemic. These questions, in addition to an assessment of current industry trends and innovative on-demand warehousing solutions were discussed on the recent webinar […]
Cargo Insurance Fundamentals Explained for Logistics Service Providers We’re thrilled to release the *NEW* e-Book titled, CARGO INSURANCE e-SSENTIALS. This e-Book was developed to serve as a valuable resource and reference document for Logistics Service Providers and those involved in Supply Chain Logistics. This is the first resource planned in a series of insurance and […]
In 1963, John F. Kennedy said, “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” Across the country, our team is there to listen, and you let us know what we can do to be a better partner and an asset to your team. To that end Roanoke’s staff of insurance, surety, and ATA Carnet […]
Managing the Risk for Brokers and Shippers The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) recently released a comprehensive whitepaper titled, “Shipper 3PL Contracts Considerations” as a guide to navigating contracts for its members. Our own Glenn Patton, VP Business Development and a board member of TIA contributed to the piece, and we are happy to be able to offer access to the whitepaper to […]
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, there have been shifting reports that the White House would impose temporary changes to duties, taxes and fees payment schedules in order to grant relief to importers. This past weekend, an Executive Order was issued that provides up to a 90-day duty postponement to qualified importers whose entries meet […]
The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic in lost lives and economic disruption is tremendous. The pandemic has also caused unprecedented changes in the way we work. Many individuals throughout every sector of business are now working remotely. This includes the transportation sector, particularly as more state governments across the country impose stricter guidelines to stem […]